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Luke 23:13-25
Pilate found Jesus innocent, and yet, because of the outcry of the crowd, he still handed him over to be crucified and released a murderer in his place. Do you have the courage to stand by your beliefs, even when others persecute you?

John 13:12-15
If someone were to spend a day observing your life, would they know you are a Christian?

Luke 22:47-48
When you pray, are you honest with God, or do you try to hide things, avoiding certain areas of your life? Is your love for God reflected in your actions?

John 13:36-38
Do you find it difficult to express your faith to others? Why or why not? Have you ever been afraid to let someone know you are a Christian? When have you denied Jesus?

Luke 22:39-44
Is there something God is calling you to that you are afraid of? How can you surrender yourself to God and trust in His plan for you?

John 8:31-32
What lie have you become enslaved to? What sin is keeping you from being the person God is calling you to be?

John 5:1-9
Are you being attentive to those around you who are struggling or in need of love? Reflect on the last week or so and try to remember the people you may have ignored because you just "didn't have the time to deal with them." What can you do this week to be more attentive to others?

Jeremiah 7:23
Have you taken the time recently to really listen for God’s voice? Take just five minutes either before or after journaling today to disconnect from everything else and spend some quiet time with God.

Matthew 21:42-43
When presented with an opportunity to spread God’s Kingdom, do you find yourself building it up or tearing it down?

"I have nothing left, but I still have my heart, and with that I can always love."
Blessed Chiara Luce Badano

What have you done recently to show someone else the love of God? What more can you do in the coming days to continue spreading that love?

Psalm 46:11
What do you let rule over your life instead of God?

Matthew 4:18-22
What is it that you need to leave behind in order to follow Jesus?

Matthew 25:1-13
What have you done this past week that made you one of the "wise?" What have you done this past week that made you one of the "foolish?"

“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be - and becoming that person.”

“To convert somebody go and take them by the hand and guide them.”

1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
Over the past week, where have you failed to "do more" in your relationship with God? What can you do this Advent season to more fully prepare your heart for Christ's coming?

2 Corinthians 12:7-10
How does God show His strength through my weaknesses?