Application Day
Wednesday — Application Day
Yesterday we sat with the image of Paul in the dirt. Today we look at what he did next — and what that means for us right now.
Today's Scripture: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." — Galatians 2:20
Reflection: Paul got up. The very next day, he left for Derby and kept preaching. That kind of resilience doesn't come from willpower. It comes from a deep, settled conviction: it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
When self is at the center, hardship becomes personal. It becomes a reason to write the letter of grievance, to reassess the calling, to pull back and protect. But when Christ is at the center, hardship becomes something you move through — not because it doesn't hurt, but because the one living in you is bigger than what knocked you down.
So what does "getting up" actually look like today? Three practical starting points:
1. Return to prayer — specifically and honestly. Don't just cover your bases. Name the specific hardship. Bring it to God by name.
2. Reconnect with your community. Paul got up after the disciples gathered around him. You may need someone to gather around you. Let them.
3. Take one step of obedience. Serve. Show up. Say yes to the thing you've been quietly avoiding. The kingdom advances one surrendered person at a time.
Today's Application: Choose one of the three steps above and do it today — not when you feel ready, but because Christ in you is already ready.
A Closing Thought: The kingdom doesn't need your perfection. It needs your availability. Just show up.
Yesterday we sat with the image of Paul in the dirt. Today we look at what he did next — and what that means for us right now.
Today's Scripture: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." — Galatians 2:20
Reflection: Paul got up. The very next day, he left for Derby and kept preaching. That kind of resilience doesn't come from willpower. It comes from a deep, settled conviction: it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
When self is at the center, hardship becomes personal. It becomes a reason to write the letter of grievance, to reassess the calling, to pull back and protect. But when Christ is at the center, hardship becomes something you move through — not because it doesn't hurt, but because the one living in you is bigger than what knocked you down.
So what does "getting up" actually look like today? Three practical starting points:
1. Return to prayer — specifically and honestly. Don't just cover your bases. Name the specific hardship. Bring it to God by name.
2. Reconnect with your community. Paul got up after the disciples gathered around him. You may need someone to gather around you. Let them.
3. Take one step of obedience. Serve. Show up. Say yes to the thing you've been quietly avoiding. The kingdom advances one surrendered person at a time.
Today's Application: Choose one of the three steps above and do it today — not when you feel ready, but because Christ in you is already ready.
A Closing Thought: The kingdom doesn't need your perfection. It needs your availability. Just show up.
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