{"id":487,"date":"2021-01-31T22:43:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T22:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2021-02-01T17:17:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T17:17:58","slug":"votd-ddrc1-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/votd-ddrc1-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"VOTD Dive Deeper Recap Challenge #1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-542\" style=\"max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-542 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"VOTD DIVE DEEPER 1\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"400\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_542\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_542\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-543 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:28:22\" data-filename=\"1.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-543 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Exodus 15:3<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-544 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:28:36\" data-filename=\"4.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-544 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Psalm 17:6-8<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-545 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:28:48\" data-filename=\"3.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-545 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Psalm 13-5-6<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-546 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:28:59\" data-filename=\"2.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-546 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">2 Chronicles 20:21<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-547 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:29:10\" data-filename=\"5.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-547 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">1 Timothy 1:12-14<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-548 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:29:15\" data-filename=\"6.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-548 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">1 Thessalonians 1:2-4<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-549 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-01-31 21:29:25\" data-filename=\"7.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7.png\" class=\"slider-542 slide-549 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7.png 1080w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Romans 1:3-6<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Welcome to the <strong>Dive Deeper Recap<\/strong> <strong>Challenge<\/strong> for the Verse of the Day 2021 Movement! Why do I call it a <em><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-green-color\">Movement<\/span><\/strong><\/em>? Well, because I hope that &#8211; through providing a daily verse &#8211; that hearts will be <strong><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-green-color\">moved<\/span><\/em><\/strong> closer to God and the knowledge of Him. You can find these daily verses on all my social media platforms (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AprilDMetzler\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">FB<\/span><\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aprildmetzler\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">IG<\/span><\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/AprilDMetzler\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a>, &amp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AprilDMetzler\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Twitter<\/span><\/a>) and in the shareable <strong>Dive Deeper Recap Challenge <\/strong>videos on my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCEHDZHjbxjIQ3UAI4CfU8-g\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Youtube channel<\/span><\/a> (found below). I have also created a fancy-schmancy Download bundle for your personal use and to share as an outreach tool. This bundle also comes with a couple of neat bonuses for your study time! <em>Woohoo! <\/em> If you would like to donate to my ministry efforts, you can visit my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/home\/about\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/home\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">About Page here<\/span><\/a> and click the donate button.<em> Every little bit matters! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scripture verses are tools to apply to our daily walk. We are called to write them on the tablet of our heart. We can stand firmly on these Promises and Truths found in the living Word of God! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will be sharing a daily verse for studying, meditating, reflection, praying, journaling, daily application and good ole fashioned encouragement for your heart in the truth of God&#8217;s Word and His great love for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I pray this new resource blesses your heart! That&#8217;s 365 verses to utilize in your walk with God throughout the entire new year! ARE YOU READY!?!? GET READY FOR THE RECAP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>THE VOTD DIVE DEEPER RECAP CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong> #1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As this year goes along, you will be able to visit my blog category titled, &#8220;Reflection&#8221;, where I will be providing reflection questions and challenges for verses that have been released, so far. The first 7 days are below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=exodus+15%3A13&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Exodus 15:13\u2060<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Your lovingkindness You have led the people whom You have redeemed;\u2060 In Your strength You have guided them to Your holy habitation.\u2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In what ways have you allowed God to lead and guide you in this season of your life?<\/li><li>In what ways have you went your own way, instead?<\/li><li>When thinking upon the goodness of God, what do the words <em>Faithfulness<\/em> and <em>Strength<\/em> bring to mind? <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Name 2-3 areas of your walk that you would like to become closer to God in. Then, set an alarm on your phone or write it in your planner for time to invest in these areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+17%3A6-8&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Psalm 17:6-8\u2060<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God;\u2060 Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.\u2060 Wondrously show Your lovingkindness,\u2060 O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand\u2060 From those who rise up against them.\u2060 Keep me as the apple of the eye;\u2060 Hide me in the shadow of Your wings\u2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On a scale of 1-10, 1 being the least, how often do you invest time to visit with God without any distractions &#8211; in intentional stillness? <\/li><li>Have you ever felt like hiding away from everything going on around you?<\/li><li>What are some things that are bothering your heart, mind, body, or soul that you could turn over to God in your prayer time with Him?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>List 3 prayers that you have in this season. Find 2 scriptural promises for each prayer. Write 2 statements for each that thank God for working in them so that you practice building your faith and hope in His promise to do abundantly and exceedingly more than you can think or ask. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-493 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+13%3A5-6&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">Psalm 13:5-6<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do you know what <strong><em>lovingkindness<\/em><\/strong> is?<\/li><li>What is the last song that you sang to the Lord?<\/li><li>Are there some things that you are not trusting to the Lord in this season?  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search for 3 new worship songs that you have not heard and invest time in listening to them this week in a quiet place, without any distractions. Listen to the words and meditate on the goodness of God. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=2+Chronicles+20%3A21&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">2 Chronicles 20:21\u2060<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in holy attire, as they went out before the army and said, \u201cGive thanks to the Lord, for His lovingkindness is everlasting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have you ever been appointed or instructed to do something?<\/li><li>How well did you do at following through with that appointment?<\/li><li>What has God placed on your heart to do this season?<\/li><li>Are you choosing to follow Him in this instruction, or are you trying to figure out how to do it on your own?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Locate 3 additional scriptures that have the word &#8220;appointed&#8221;, &#8220;assignment&#8221;, &#8220;calling&#8221; or a similar synonym that denotes someone being given work to do. Then, meditate on what that means in this season for you for His glory. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1+Timothy+1%3A12-14&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">1 Timothy 1:12-14<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Can you list 10 mistakes you have made this last month? How about this last year?<\/li><li>Do you know what the difference is between <em><strong>grace<\/strong><\/em> and <em><strong>mercy<\/strong><\/em>?<\/li><li>What are some of the ways that you are operating in service to others that honors God?<\/li><li>How are you serving the Lord in this season of your walk with God?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Invest in others this week by offering to serve and help them in some way that honors God by operating in one of the gifts that God has given you. <strong>Find, Know, &amp; Use your gifts for His glory.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-496 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aprildmetzler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verse Share &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1+Thessalonians+1%3A2-4&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">1 Thessalonians 1:2-4<\/span><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=exodus+15%3A13&amp;version=NASB1995\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-blue-color\">\u2060<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection Questions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On a scale of 1-10, 1 being the least, how well have you accepted that you are a child of God?<\/li><li>In the past or currently, what obstacles can you think of that were\/are keeping you from deeper intimacy with the Father?<\/li><li>How often do you give thanks to God for just being God?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You are loved by God &#8211; therefore, find 5 scriptures that you can stand on that say <em><strong>precisely that<\/strong><\/em>! 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