When You Follow Jesus...Sample

STOP, put aside distractions, grab your Bible, pen, and notebook, take a couple of slow, deep breaths, and get cozy.

INVITE Jesus to meet you and tell yourself that God is always present with you, whether you feel something or not today.

READ the Bible passage(s) twice slowly. We recommend using a physical paper Bible for this part. Come back to this screen after you do the readings.

REFLECT on what stands out to you from the passage with these questions (if doing this with the group, respond in the comments with your thoughts).

1- Zero in on Matthew 6:10. In this section, Jesus teaches us to place God as King in our lives and give him glory. Think about your life; in what ways is God your King?

2- Are there areas you are trying to control that you want to surrender to God? Confess to him and surrender things you are ready to let go of. God is gentle and kind with us!

PRAY and REST for a few minutes, and let whatever comes to mind rise up. Don’t dismiss anything that comes to you; just talk to God.

RESPOND by asking God if there is anything from your time today that may encourage others, be helpful to share, or may be a question others have (from the reflect questions). Share it today!?