To the Gateway to Freedom men,

I am genuinely curious about each of you. God gently cracked you open. I know. I was there. I saw the Holy Spirit touch your heart and open your soul.

And, you were given eyes to see. Now that it is later, what happened since then?

Are you staying open to learning and growing? Or, did you get scared and slam the door shut?

Are you hopeful for this new growth mission? Or, did some wounded soul scare you by screaming, “You can’t change!”

Are you staying motivated and encouraged? Or, does this emotional growth mountain look too tall?

Jesus told a story. Some great seeds of truth fell on the ground. And some of those seeds found rich soil. The seeds grew and multiplied some 100 fold.

Has Hell thrown a lot at you this last week? How did you do on your growth mission?

Prepare for this week by writing a short paragraph about your level of encouragement.

Prayer

This is a long, hard journey. So, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, please send strength and blessings. Amen.

Bible Connection

Read the parable of the sower in Luke 8:4-11 from your favorite translation.