I. Preparation: Clearing your heart so you can truly show up

1. Heart Check-in: Father, what am I feeling and why? Discuss them with your Heavenly Father, entrusting them to Him, for He cares deeply for you (1 Pet 5:7).

2. Illumination Prayer:

Heavenly Father, illuminate my heart to understand your Word and respond rightly to your truth (Psalm 119:18).

II. The TRUTH Study Steps

T - Text and Theme: Author's focus and purpose. *Check the surrounding context as well* R - Revelation of God: What does this passage reveal about God's character/actions?

U - Understanding of Self: My nature, identity, purpose, and idol diagnosis.

What truths have I forgotten ("spiritual amnesia") and what is the result in my life?

Which of the four idols did I seek in place of God?

Significance Control Approval Comfort

T - Triumph in Christ: How does Jesus graciously save me and meet my needs here?

H - Humbly Listen and Respond:

Jesus, what are you saying to me? And what do you want me to do? Pause and listen.

III. Prayer and Intercession (The Lord's Prayer)

Pray through the Lord's Prayer framework:

Focus	My Guided Prayer
Glory & Surrender
Kingdom & Will
Provision & Trust
Forgiveness & Grace
Protection & Strength

Intercession: Pray specifically for your family, friends, work/school, nation, and global needs.

Mission: Who are you directing me to go out of my way to love and/or share the gospel with today?

Evening Check-in

1. Gratitude: Thank God for answers to prayer and glimpses of grace today. 2. Straying & Adjustment: Did anything pull me away from abiding in God today? Any adjustments I can make tomorrow? 3. Relationships: Are there any relationships that need to be repaired (including God)? 4. Sharing My Heart: Is there something weighing on your heart that you need to tell God?

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