The Difference Is Your Response

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  

Reading: John 3:18–21; 2 Corinthians 6:1–2

Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.  
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.

Jesus didn't come to condemn, yet some face condemnation. What makes the difference? Not God's willingness—He proved His love at the cross. The difference is our response. Belief isn't mere intellectual agreement; it's surrendering control of your life to Jesus. Some refuse because they love darkness more than light, preferring to hide rather than be exposed and healed. But today is the day of salvation. The invitation stands open. Jesus offers new birth, forgiveness, eternal life, and relationship. The most powerful Being in existence, who has a redemptive plan for your life, loves you more than anyone ever has or will.

Have you truly surrendered your life to Jesus, or are you still holding back control?  

If you've never surrendered to Christ, do it today. If you have, identify any areas you're still controlling and release them to Him in prayer.                 

Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…  

1. Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).  
2. Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Surrender every area of your life to Jesus and ask Him to take full control.
   
3. Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.  

Faith Steps:

1. Identify one area of your life you’ve been holding back and intentionally surrender it to God in prayer.
2. Take a practical step of obedience in that area, trusting God with the outcome.