What is the ABIDING CHALLENGE?
Learning to ABIDE is a highly interactive process. Reading the book alone won’t get it done. Fully engaging in THE ABIDING CHALLENGE includes the following commitments:
Commitments
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
The number 40 is of great significance in scripture. In the story of Noah, it rained for 40 days and nights. When Jesus was led into the wilderness, He fasted for 40 days and nights. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in the wilderness. At the end of each of these challenging periods of time - transformation came. The earth was reborn before Noah’s eyes. The Israelites inherited the land. Jesus began His Spirit led ministry. God wants to bring transformation to you too.
#2 KEEP A SIMPLE JOURNAL
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
Record the ways God speaks to you.
He will convict and comfort you as you soak yourself in His word. Make a note of what God lays on your heart. It will become an invaluable reminder when you need it most. Putting words to paper is a powerful exercise.
#3 FIND A FRIEND FOR THE JOURNEY
#1 READ JOHN 15:1-17 ONCE A DAY FOR FORTY DAYS
#3 FIND A FRIEND FOR THE JOURNEY
Ask someone to take THE ABIDING CHALLENGE with you. Your chances of overcoming the obstacles that prevent you from living in God’s presence will rise exponentially if you take THE ABIDING CHALLENGE with a trusted other. I ask Digging Deeper questions after most chapter segments. Use the Digging Deeper questions to guide you and your friend into life changing conversations. The key is to choose a companion with whom you can honestly share your heart.
#4 FINISH THIS BOOK IN 40 DAYS
#4 FINISH THIS BOOK IN 40 DAYS
#3 FIND A FRIEND FOR THE JOURNEY
If you read just 5 pages a day, you will get the job done!
#5 share your decision
#4 FINISH THIS BOOK IN 40 DAYS
#6 READ THE DEVOTIONALS
Own before God and others that you
are TAKING THE CHALLENGE!
Let us know below by receiving our brief weekly encouragements designed to help you stay the course.
#6 READ THE DEVOTIONALS
#4 FINISH THIS BOOK IN 40 DAYS
#6 READ THE DEVOTIONALS
Check out the FREE life-giving Daily devotionals that follow the content of each chapter. They are available for download. You will find them insightful and powerful and they will help you apply what you are learning to daily life.
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In a culture that prizes busyness, productivity, and constant striving, Jesus offers a radical invitation:
Abide in Me.
Daily Devotionals
I encourage you to use these motivational and insightful devotions as you read the book. They were tailored to follow the material chapter by chapter. These devotionals are free to you! They were written by Pastor Perry Maison from Shekinah Glory International.
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Jesus calls us to abide in him, and he will abide in us. It sounds easy, but is actually quite a challenge for most Christians. Abiding means surrendering, letting go, and not trying to control things in our own strength!
Join the "Three Amigos", Pastors Jim, Robin and Perry, as they discuss how to overcome these challenges and truly abide in the peace and joy of Christ.
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