In Week 8 of our Follow Me series with Pastor Dave Mudd we dive deep into the "Up" rhythm of Jesus' life, exploring how true transformation begins with our private intimacy with the Father. Are you living to please God, or are you caught in the trap of people-pleasing and performance? Pastor Dave challenges us to move away from duty and guilt, discovering a life of delight through daily devotion. Learn how a heart aligned with God's will creates a "kingdom impact" that is courageous, consistent, and contagious. Watch to discover how spending time with God is the key to living the gospel in every area of your life.

Key Takeaways:

- Relationship Over Religion: Discover why obedience should flow from affection and delight rather than obligation, guilt, or fear.

- The Power of Private Devotion: Understand why you cannot live to please God publicly if you do not meet with Him privately.

- Overcoming People-Pleasing: Learn to identify and lay down the "silent rival" of seeking human approval so you can be a true servant of Christ.

- Kingdom Impact: See how a life aligned with the Father naturally produces peace, courage, and spiritual authority that others can sense.

- The Diagnostic of Devotion: Use a simple daily question—"What would please the Father today?"—to shift your reference point from horizontal to vertical.