Taylor Bennett - Journey of a Lifetime: Discovering the Unique Adventure God Has for You

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Journey of a Lifetime: Discovering the Unique Adventure God Has for You

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Jesusthis ones all for you

CIAO, FELLOW WANDERERS! If youre like me, you love the thrill of setting off on a new adventure, whether its a flight around the world or just a stroll around the block. But did you know that the greatest journey youll ever embark on doesnt happen via plane, train, car, bus, or boat?

In fact, the most important adventure of all time doesnt even take place outside your house. It happens within your heart.

Its your walk with God.

I knew from an early age that the Lord had given me big dreams and plans, but it was only when I learned to trust in him and devote my life to walking down his path that I began to fully understand those dreams and realize my passions. (In fact, those God-given dreams are what led me to write these words right now!)

If youve ever felt like God has something big planned for your life but you dont know what, or if youre having trouble knowing what path the Lord wants you to take, this book is for you. I started working on Journey of a Lifetime when I was dealing with a lot of uncertainty and change. As I wrote it, I began to immerse myself more fully in the Word until the Lords plans for my life became clearer than I ever could have expected.

It is my hope and prayer that, as you journey alongside Jesus in the upcoming weeks, you will also experience Gods guidance and provision on a whole new level. But, as with any truly great adventure, you cant begin your journey without first setting an itinerary. So lets talk a little bit about how this book works.

Journey of a Lifetime is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of our journey with Christ and relates to a specific passage of Scripture. Youll find ten days worth of devotions in each chapter, plus a special bonus adventure at the end. You can make this a true ninety-day experience, reading one devotion each day, or stretch it out by doing one devotion per day Monday through Friday and setting aside a day specifically for your bonus adventure at the end of every two-week period. Or if youre feeling particularly lost and could use some extra support, feel free to double up and read two devotions every day.

No matter what, every chapter comes packed with plenty of encouragement for your journey as well as a key verse to tuck in your bag for later. The first devotional of each chapter will introduce you to a small portion of Scripture Ive selected just for you. Write it on a piece of paper with your nicest hand-lettering, scribble it on a note card, or scrawl it on the back of a receiptwhatever it takes!then commit to memorizing it over the following weeks. By the end of this book, youll be well equipped with several scriptural souvenirs that you can carry on your travels through this lifeand cling to during difficult times.

This book is yours to do with as you please. Its simply a guidebook to help encourage you in your walk with the Lord. Theres no right or wrong way to engage with it, and theres no pressure to follow a special formula. Our journey with Christ is never-ending yet ever changing, and so is this book. Keep it by your side as a companion during your journey, but keep the Lord and his Word even closer. Study the Scripture passages for yourself and learn from the words God gave to his people. It is my hope and prayer that this devotional will not only inspire you in your faith but also challenge you.

After all, setting off on an adventure can be a little daunting and arduous, but there is joy and beauty to be found in every step of every journeyespecially our journey with the Lord!

As you work through this book and grow closer to God, Id love to share in your journey via social media. Share your commitment to deepening your walk with the Lord with the hashtag #TakingTheJourneyOfALifetime, or tag me so I can come alongside you as you set off on this adventure.

Bon voyage!

READ JEREMIAH 1:4-10

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. ~ v. 5

SO YOURE READY to go on an adventure. Im glad, because this isnt just any adventure. In fact, youve just taken the first step on a journey of a lifetime! Over the next ninety days, were going to experience the crazy, powerful love of God firsthand and take a close look at the incredible, unique, and amazing plans he has for each and every one of us.

But before we can get started, we need a road map.

Any adventurewhether its a cross-country trip or the great journey we call lifeis only as good as the map we have to guide us. But finding a map of our city, state, or country is one thing. There isnt really a road map for our entire life.

Or is there?

The answer, my friends, is yes.

God knows each of us. Better than we know ourselves. And he loves us. Deeply. Powerfully. Eternally. Before we even entered this world, he put together a road map to guide us through this life: his Word. Along with that, the Lord has a map for each of our livesa calling for us to live out that is far greater than we could ever imagine.