August 20, 2025

563 // Beyond Personal Gain: How to Obey God When You Can't See the Benefits (Bible Study and Devotional)

15 minutes

Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is an invitation to pause in the middle of your week and truly check in with yourself—your head, your heart, and your soul. We’re stepping into Matthew 16:24–27 and leaning into verse 25, where Jesus reminds us that whoever tries to save their life will lose it, but whoever lays it down for His sake will find true life. Together, we reflect on what it means to release our grasp on comfort, control, and self-preservation in order to walk fully in the abundant life He offers.

We’re also continuing day 3 of our devotional, What It Means to Obey God by John Bevere, with a powerful reminder that obedience isn’t about personal benefit—it’s about reverence, trust, and surrender to God’s greater wisdom. If you’ve ever wrestled with the question, “What’s in it for me?” when it comes to following God’s commands, today’s reflection will encourage you to shift your perspective from outcomes to obedience.

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