Day TWELVE:
Here's the Lord's invitation to you before you start...
Get away with me: Go somewhere you can get away from distractions & it’s easy to think. If you aren't planning to play worship music in the background, consider putting your phone away. If you are playing music, consider placing your phone face down.
Undivided Attention: Ask the Lord to remove all the noise & distractions in your mind. Some days are harder to set it all down, so try praying over your heart and mind something like this,
"There's enough time for the day and the tasks ahead, even if it doesn't feel like it. I lay it all down and I call my heart and mind to attention in the Lord's presence. Jesus, you have my full attention. If distraction comes, help me to remain uninvolved with anything that may interrupt this one on one time we've set aside for just us."
Journal Prompt: Write a response to the daily prompt.
Ask the Lord how you can more boldly seek his face. If you're not sure how to start, try writing it like a letter.
Lord, please tell me how I can more boldly seek your face. I'm listening...
Listen: Take time to listen for the Lord's response to what you shared with him. Maybe you hear him speaking to your spirit. Maybe he brings a scripture to mind. Perhaps it's just silence. If you aren't sure but you think you hear him, write it down. Then pray, "Lord if any of this was not from you let it fall away". If you're not sure you're hearing anything after a minute or two, don't stress over it and move on.
Worship: Take a few minutes to meditate on the scripture and write it down. Note if there is a command, promise or wisdom in the verse.
Ephesians 3:12
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence."
Closing Prayer: Lord, sometimes I take for granted the fact that I can approach you, that you DWELL in me, and I can dwell in you. Jesus, what you did for me on the cross and how I can commune with you feels too good to be true, yet not out of reach.The gratitude in my heart that wells up inside for the freedom you have given and continue to give, as your love and mercy slowly refine me- it is unlike any other. I have never known a kind friend such as you, Jesus.
See you tomorrow for day thirteen!