| Devotional by Jonny Stoll (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Three / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

As followers of Christ, collecting praise may be a difficult topic to think about. For some of you, receiving compliments from others can be an uncomfortable experience. We don't want to be prideful of ourselves, but if we try to avoid that to an extent we are denying good things that God has made capable through us. Take time today to practice the way you collect praise. Don't be proud, but don't deflect it either. The key is to redirect that praise to our Creator and be grateful for how he is using us to build His kingdom.