The week’s memory work is John 17:1-5. It is made up of five verses. Today focus on reciting verses one, two, and three:

"When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Set a timer throughout the day to remind yourself to repeat the verses. In our relationship with God, we will grow to know His next step for us in our journey. His ways give us a path that we can see as we know Him.

Psalm 16:11: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 25:4: Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.

Proverbs 2:6: For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Know is the section of the Journey Tool to investigate and confirm how we believe God is leading us. We start with the Scriptures, pray, journal, contemplate where we are in the journey, and God begins to show us our next step. He reveals the path in front of us. In this process, it is helpful to talk with trusted mentors and friends. Having deep conversations with those we trust, praying, and seeking God together, helps us confirm how we believe God is leading us in our journey.

Why is it essential to test what we believe to what the Scriptures say?

How do you confirm what you believe God is telling you to do?

Know is the time to create a plan for the next step in the journey. As you start to see how God leads, sit with Him, and map out a plan for change. In the plan, make sure you resolve to have fun in the process with God. Connect with Him in love. Seek others who will help you in the journey. The thought of change can overwhelm us, but remember Jesus is at work in you through the Holy Spirit. Be inspired to learn a new path with Him rather than focus on a problem.

The plan you map out with God will only succeed if you continue to put Him first. In the practice of doing what you feel He is calling you to do to know and become like Jesus, plan practical steps but set a priority of spending time with God in His Word and prayer above all else. Create space for reflection to talk with Him about how you see His Spirit at work in you.

Pray for wisdom on how best to practice the new skill, replace the unhealthy behavior, or attend to the change. You will need time to actively apply what God teaches you so that the head knowledge acquired moves to action and experience. What is God showing you about where you are on your journey, and what your next step is through Renewal?

Pray "Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ, our Lord." - Jerome, c 342 - 420