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Welcome to our 10-day devotional, FOLLOW, where we learn to follow Jesus by spending time everyday investing in our relationship with him. If you attended Vertical Reality this year, you know that we talked about how to combat our overwhelming and overcommitted life by turning to Jesus. We don’t always have control of our circumstances, but only Jesus can bring peace in spite of what’s happening around us.
This daily devotional is designed to help you prioritize time to read your Bible, talk to God, and create moments of quiet to hear from God. A daily quiet time is the secret to living above the chaos and finding God’s true purpose for your life. We are excited to walk through the next 10 days with you. To get started, opt-in and download the Psalm 23 phone wallpaper as a reminder to prioritize hearing from God.
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What if you are tired of fighting the good fight? It’s true that life can be hard, hurtful, and overwhelming. It can seem like all you do is fight for what is right, fight against evil, and fight your fears. There are times where it feels like a constant battle.
Read MoreWhat are you afraid of? In John 14, Jesus was telling the disciples that he was going to leave them and go to heaven. They were worried and afraid. Jesus had always been with them, and not only was he leaving them, but he was also leaving them with what seemed like an impossible mission.
Read MoreHave you ever been in a circle of friends who were constantly in trouble? I’m talking about a group that liked to gossip and tear people down or a group who went out of their way to break things, vandalize, steal, or make all together destructive choices.
Read MoreHow do you live the good life? I’m not talking about the good life, like making a lot of money, driving your dream car, and taking fancy vacations. Although those things are great, I’m talking about how you live out your life every day as a follower of Jesus.
Read MoreHave you ever met someone who was going through a really difficult time and yet they seemed so steady and at peace? The ability to carry heavy and difficult things and still be able to live with a sense of inner peace comes from a very specific place.
Read MoreHave you ever been wronged by someone and all you can think about is getting even? We’ve all felt so frustrated by how someone has treated us, that we think they deserve some kind of payback.
Read MoreHas there ever been a time in your life when things were going terribly wrong and out of your control? Maybe your parents are going through a divorce, or your dad lost a job, or a family member has a terrible illness.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you’re falling short or you are not enough? This feeling can lead to the drive to achieve, strive, and look for praise that will confirm our worth. This is a relentless pressure with no win in sight, because our striving doesn’t bring peace and doesn’t measure our true value.
Read MoreIf you were 100% honest with yourself, are there areas of your life where you are not acting with good intentions? Maybe an area where you know you are hurting someone, lying, or misleading? Sometimes the reason that we are not at peace within ourselves is because we are doing things we know are wrong.
Read MoreHave you ever felt a prolonged time of stress and anxiety? Maybe it’s school work, finals, and struggles at school. Maybe it’s home and family related. We all go through times in life where the pressure and stress feels like it’s building.
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