Day Four
Today, let’s begin to focus on what God has to say about our desire to be comfortable.
Set aside 20 minutes on your calendar to sit with a few questions. You’ll want this time to be distraction-free, so turn your phone off and focus on being completely present.
Let’s start by
BREATHING
Take a three deep breaths and to settle your soul.
When you are ready,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OF SURRENDER
Jesus, I am not the King.
I give everything and everyone to you. I surrender my desire for power and influence. I surrender my desire to be approved of by others. I surrender my desire to be comfortable. I surrender my desire to be in control.
Jesus, I want what you want.
SLOWLY READ
Matt 16:24-25
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. “
ASK GOD A FEW QUESTIONS
God, why do I worry about everyday life?
God, what do you want me to know about my desire to be comfortable?
God, where am I lacking resilience and instead seeking comfort?
LISTEN AND SURRENDER
Embrace the silence and fight the urge to speak. Be in the presence of God and listen for his voice.
As God directs your thoughts, think about your desire to be comfortable. Focus on the last time you chose to do the easy thing instead of what felt uncomfortable. Visualize what that looks like; what it feels like.
With open hands, offer your desire to be comfortable back to God in an act of surrender.
“God, I surrender my desire to be comfortable and embrace discomfort. I want what you want in my life God no matter how uncomfortable that feels.”
WRITE IT DOWN
Grab your journal and write down your thoughts and anything God may be speaking to you.
