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?
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?
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.
We are one week into Lent - how have things been going so far? Reflect on the past week, and try to find at least three instances where God was working in your life.
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?"
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?