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Mission Possible One-Year Devotional
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Copyright 2022 by Timothy R. Tebow
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Contents
Introduction
Do you struggle with anxiety about your purpose? Are you trying to extract the meaning behind lifes unavoidable responsibilities and visions of a greater future that youre striving hard to manifest? Do you ask yourself questions like these?
Is there more to life than?
What difference can I make?
Im bored at work. I need to do something that is truly fulfilling, but what?
If so (and I think we all struggle with this at some point), theres good news: The purpose of your life is a lot simpler than you may imagine. Ultimately, for believers of Jesus Christ, it is to know God and make Him known. And through that fundamental directive, we love and serve Him and others.
Maybe youve picked up this book ready to launch a new year with ambitious goals, maybe some nervous anticipation. Or maybe its spring and youre looking to refresh your morning quiet time. Or maybe its a random time of year but you know its time to make real, positive change. No matter when or how, youre holding this book in your hand right now because you want to make your life count! And Im so glad to be here with you for the next 365 days.
Whatever your time with God looks like, I want you to approach these special moments with intention and expectation. Yes, God has a purpose for you. And yes, He wants to use you within His great plan for humanity. Take your time ingesting these words. Dont rushI know very well the temptation to do so. Give yourself a chance to gain some spiritual training by hearing God speak to your heart.
A mission-possible life is marked with adventure and sealed with significance. There are moments of immense joy. But a mission-possible life can also feel like sprinting through knee-high mud. Youre going to get sore. Youll get tired. You will have to learn to depend on God for resources, energy, and courage. You will feel depleted at times. But through it all, youll also reignite a greater purpose in every day that will leave you with more meaning and fulfillment than you have ever known.
This devotional revolves around what a mission-possible life means and what it takes to live it. Youll learn truths like the fact that surrender is not a dirty word. Youll get an in-depth look into the character of God. Youll better appreciate the rewards of sacrifice, and so much more.
Youll also have a chance to hear from some special people in my life, people weve served through the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF) who have graciously offered to share words of comfort, hope, and challenge through their perspective of living mission possible.
In addition to multiple themed devotionals, twice a month youll read through a prayer I have written for you that is taken from a mix of different passages in Scripture. To get the most out of the prayer, look up these verses in the translation of your choice and spend time meditating on them.
What I call mission essentials also appear approximately quarterly. These devotionals target timeless truths to keep you encouraged, anchored, and focused on God as you continue to live mission possible.
Be sure to keep a prayer journal or notebook handy so that at the end of each devotional, you can jot down answers to the reflection questions and any thoughts you may have. Or consider doing this in the margins of the devotional, if you prefer.
I believe that as you learn more about God and yourself, your life will spark great changes. Lets start making each day count, together.
January 1
A Prayer for Newness