We want you to CONNECT with God through His Word, Prayer, & Worship.

Today, call out to Him in prayer. Ask Him to "open your eyes" as you read through the scripture.

As you observe the scripture, we encourage you to take notes.

Notice the emotions, reasons, and context. Make sure to note what God wants you to know or do after reading the scripture.

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

- Ephesians 2:8

"Your faith has made you well." Jesus spoke these words only to the one who returned - the one who saw beyond his healing to the Healer. While the other nine received cleansing, this man received something far greater: complete restoration and a transformed relationship with God. There's a profound difference between being thankful for relief and being grateful to the Reliever. We often approach God like a cosmic vending machine - insert prayer, receive blessing, walk away satisfied. But God desires so much more than our gratitude for His services; He desires our hearts, our presence, our relationship. The nine who didn't return weren't necessarily ungrateful people. They were probably celebrating, telling their families, resuming their lives. But they missed the greatest gift of all - intimacy with Jesus. They got their old lives back, but the one who returned got a completely new life. This is the invitation before us every day: Will we simply enjoy God's blessings, or will we engage with the One who provides them? Will we be content with relief from our problems, or will we seek relationship with our Redeemer? The difference determines whether we experience temporary improvement or eternal transformation. When we choose relationship over relief, we discover that God's presence is more valuable than any gift He could give us. In His presence, anxiety fades, depression lifts, and our hearts find the peace they've been searching for.

Explore & examine the areas of your life that God needs to come under the truth. Take a moment to commit & surrender these areas in prayer.

After, tell and share with others what God is teaching you! Try this:

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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

- Philippians 4:4

Bible in 3 Years

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