Scripture — Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

READ
Read the verse slowly.

REFLECT
What might following Jesus cost you today? What is He asking you to surrender?

RESPOND
Offer your day to Him.

REST
Say quietly: “Jesus, I will follow You.”

PRAYER
Jesus, I don't want to simply believe in You. I want to follow You. Show me what that looks like today. Amen.

There is no need to rush through these four steps.

Some days you may spend ten minutes. Other days you may spend twenty. Some days the Scripture may feel powerful and personal. Other days it may seem quiet.

That's okay!

The goal isn't to finish the devotional.

The goal is to meet with God.