😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Today, let’s consider how our own comforts can sometimes get in the way of God’s mission. May our hearts be open to prioritize what He prioritizes.

❤️ START WITH THE HEART

• What’s one comfort in your life that you’re grateful for?

  Thank God for providing this blessing.

• Is there a way that comfort might be holding you back from serving God fully?

  Ask God for courage to place His mission above your own comfort.

• Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Share what comforts you’re thankful for and discuss how you can prioritize God together.

📖 EXPLORE THE WORD: 

READ: Jonah 4:6

God provided a plant to give Jonah shade, but his joy was short-lived when the plant was taken away.

• What does this reveal about Jonah’s priorities versus God’s mission?

• Are there comforts in your life that might be holding you back from serving others?

• Family Tip 👧👦: Ask, “Why did Jonah care more about the plant than people? How can we care more about others?”

🚀 ACT AND APPLY

Now that you’ve spent time reflecting on today’s truth, it’s time to put it into practice! Choose one of these Spirit-led action steps to live out what you’ve learned, or create your own response. Let’s make this a day of intentional growth!

Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Invite each person to choose one Spirit-Led Action commitment and share it together.

🗣 RALLY AND SHARE

• Rally: “Invite a few friends to reflect together on how comfort may sometimes take priority over God’s plans. When you meet, share honestly and pray for each other to prioritize His mission.”

• Share: “Know someone who might be focused on life’s comforts? Share how God is reshaping your priorities and invite them to reflect alongside you.”

🙏 STOP AND PRAY: 

“Lord, help me to place Your mission above my comfort. Guide my heart to care more for others and seek Your will. Amen.”

🌟 TAKEAWAY THOUGHT:

“Today, remember: God’s mission is greater than our comfort.”

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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

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🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 

Want to go deeper? Listen to this week’s Hope for the Mountainside podcast episode.

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