ABIDE: 21 Days of Growing Closer to Jesus

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21 Days of Growing Closer to Jesus

Have you ever gone through a season where you knew you needed to reconnect with Jesus — not out of guilt, but out of longing?

That quiet tug on your heart that says, Come back to Me… slow down… be still for a while.

That’s what inspired this 21-Day Grow Closer to Jesus Challenge.
It’s not about perfection, rules, or checking a box.

It’s about presence — showing up every day to spend intentional time with Him and letting His Word reshape your heart, thoughts, and focus.

Over the next three weeks, we’ll walk through three simple rhythms:

🌿 Week 1: Gratitude

Seeing God’s hand in your everyday life and learning to thank Him in all things.

Day 1: Thank Jesus for one specific blessing in your life today.

Day 2: Write down three ways you’ve seen His hand in your story.

Day 3: Thank Him for someone who’s shaped your faith and text or call them.

Day 4: Step outside, take a walk, and worship Him for creation’s beauty.

Day 5: Journal a short prayer of thanks for where you are right now.

Day 6: Reflect on a hardship He turned into growth.

Day 7: Listen to your favorite worship song — eyes closed, heart open — and just be still.

💬 Week 2: Communication

Deepening your prayer life — talking and listening to God.

Day 8: Start your day by talking to Jesus before touching your phone.

Day 9: Journal what’s been heavy on your heart and hand it over to Him.

Day 10: Read one Psalm out loud as a prayer.

Day 11: Ask God to put someone on your heart and reach out to encourage them.

Day 12: Sit in silence for five minutes — no music, no noise — and listen.

Day 13: Write a letter to Jesus as if He’s your closest friend.

Day 14: End your day by thanking Him for three small joys.

🌅 Week 3: Vision

Discovering who you’re becoming in Christ and asking God to guide your next season.

Day 15: Reflect on how your faith has grown this year.

Day 16: Ask God what He wants your next season to look like.

Day 17: Write down one area you’re ready to surrender to Him.

Day 18: Create a “Faith Vision” page in your journal or on Pinterest.

Day 19: Choose one scripture to declare over your future.

Day 20: Pray bold prayers — the kind that scare and stretch you.

Day 21: Thank Him for all He’s done this month and all that’s still ahead.

Each day includes a short Bible passage that takes about 5–10 minutes to read. You can do it first thing in the morning with your coffee, during nap time, or before bed — whatever time helps you feel most connected.

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📖 The 21-Day Reading Plan

Week 1 — Gratitude
Day 1: Psalm 100 & Colossians 3:15–17
Day 2: Luke 17:11–19
Day 3: Psalm 103:1–14
Day 4: Philippians 4:4–9
Day 5: James 1:2–8
Day 6: 1 Chronicles 16:8–36
Day 7: Psalm 145

Week 2 — Communication
Day 8: Matthew 6:5–15
Day 9: John 15:1–11
Day 10: Psalm 139:1–18
Day 11: 1 Samuel 3:1–10
Day 12: Philippians 1:3–11
Day 13: Romans 8:26–39
Day 14: Psalm 63 & Matthew 7:7–11

Week 3 — Vision
Day 15: Proverbs 3:1–12
Day 16: Isaiah 43:1–21
Day 17: Ephesians 2:1–10
Day 18: Habakkuk 2:1–4 & Proverbs 16:1–9
Day 19: Romans 12:1–21
Day 20: Philippians 3:7–21
Day 21: Matthew 5:13–16 & John 13:1–17

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At the end of these 21 days, take a moment to reflect on how your heart has shifted.
What new peace have you felt?
What promises has God reminded you of?
Write it down — because this is the kind of growth that stays with you.

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