Simple Discipleship with @hey.jo.here

Part 2 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to be with Jesus and how can we do it?

Question

Which of these three practices feels the most challenging to you? Do you know why?

Prayer

Lord, thank you for simply inviting me to be with you. Thank you that you fully see me and know me and love me anyway. Would you give me a heart that loves you and longs to be in your presence, would you help me to abide in you each day, to find rest in you, to find my strength in you, to find contentment in you. I need you Lord, would you transform me as I spend time in your presence, so that I become a person of love. In your name Jesus, amen.

Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

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This is the start of a mini-series on discipleship. In today's episode we're looking at discipleship in first centruy Judaism and the concept of a rule of life. Enjoy!

Question

In what areas of your life do you sense a need for deeper connection with Jesus? 

Now let’s take that area to Jesus in prayer, rather than figuring out on our own.

Prayer

Lord, I come to you humbly today, acknowledging that you are the way, the truth and the life. I long for more of all three, for more of you. So here I am Lord. There are areas of my life where I know a deeper connection with you is possible, would you help me to enter it, to embrace all you have for me, to intentionally orient my days to be with you, become like you, and do as you did. I need you Jesus. Help me to be your apprentice. In your name, amen.

Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

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I think this might be the most important episode I do. Is it too early to peak at episode 6?

There's no question for today's episode except for, "will you receive this blessing?" I hope you will.

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This week we're looking at the cost of following Jesus and how he is always worthy of our obedience.

Question

How is God looking at you right now? What’s his posture towards you?

Sit with whatever comes up. Then go to God and see what he has to say about it.

Prayer

Thank you Lord that you are always for us, that your posture towards us is leaning in not backing away, that you rejoice over us with singing. God I know I so often get it wrong, I make poor choices, or give too much of my attention to what I’ve lost, or I just don’t see you clearly for who you are: a loving father, who gave his best for me, and who wants my heart more than my achievements. Would you remind me of the truth now God, of how loved I am, of how great you are, and of how, through it all, in you I’ll have gained more than I could ever lose. Amen.

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Today we're looking at the difference between consistency and intensity, and why we need God's help in it all.

Question

For those of us who have relied a bit too much on intensity lately - what areas of your life need more consistency, and how can you invite Jesus into those areas to help you grow?

Or, for those of us who have been consistently making steps forward, maybe you need the gift of intensity to ignite a new passion or refuel your consistent habits. So for you, where is your life lacking the gift of intensity, and what decision might God be leading you into?

Prayer

God, I recognise that I need you. In everything and in all areas of my life - the consistent moments and the intense moments. More than that, I want you to be involved in these areas. Or at least I want to want you to be. I want to trust you enough to naturally go to you with all things. But I recognise that I can’t muster up that kind of trust or relationship or faith, everything I need is found in you. So I come to you Jesus. I bring the areas of my life where I feel disappointed, or not enough, or out of control or just plain stuck. Would you transform me Jesus and empower me through your Holy Spirit to be more like you, in all things. Amen. 

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One way we learn to trust in God is by choosing to stay silent when all we want to do is speak. Not in the moments that need words, but in the moments where our words are really just coming from a place of insecurity.

These are thoughts that have been on my heart for a long time, so thanks for letting me share them with you.

Question

Where do I find it hardest to practice silence, and what does this show me about where I could trust God more?

Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you endured the cross I deserved. I take a moment now to rest in that truth. Thank you that you saw me as worth it. That through your actions I’ve already been justified. Thank you Jesus that your goodness towards me didn’t end with the cross, and that I can trust you to continue to defend me, uphold me, and protect me. Again I choose to lean on your understanding and not my own. Help me as I bring the areas to you where I don’t yet trust you, thank you that you hold them with grace, and invite me deeper into truth. Reveal to me now what I need to hear, and help me to rest in your presence. Amen. 

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Let's look at the story of a Chinese farmer together and explore what we can learn to help us live with more trust in God.

Romans 8:28 (NIV) - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Question: Where are you living like you don’t believe God has all of this in hand? 

Prayer: Jesus, you are good, and holy, and mighty, and always acting for my good. And even though I technically know this truth, sometimes I just don’t live like I do. And I worry, and I control things, and I grasp for knowledge and treasure it above all else. But thank you Jesus that I can return to you now, and share what’s on my mind. Thank you for listening, thank you for knowing it already, and for caring deeply about what troubles me. Even when the circumstances aren’t what I want them to be, thank you that you are all I need. So help me Jesus to live like I believe that you love me, that you see me, and that you work all things for my good. Amen.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

That can be so hard sometimes, can't it? It's easy for your own knowledge and understanding to become an idol. So let's explore that.

Question

When was the last time you stepped out in faith, like truly in faith, where you didn’t understand everything or know what the end result would be?

Prayer

Lord, I want to trust you, but I know I naturally trust in other things. So I acknowledge that now and accept your invitation to lean on you and not on my own understanding. Would you lead me deeper into your love today and would it be that, the truth of your love, that helps me to trust in you more. Thank you for loving me first. Amen.

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A little bit more about the heart behind the podcast.

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What to expect on Simple Discipleship.

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