Become New with John Ortberg

 Embracing God’s Grand Narrative HERE'S HOW: Today, let's challenge ourselves to remember this truth and act upon it. Ask others about their stories. Be genuinely curious about their lives, their dreams, their struggles. Not only will this enrich your own story, but it will also reflect God's love for each individual. So, as we go about our day, let's strive to listen more than...

Giftedness can lead to ruin 🗡️ HERE'S HOW: Ask God to help you accept your gifts with gratitude and ask someone else what they see in your character. Then, when you experience moments of discontent or envy or lust in your day, surrender it to God. Pray God, help me surrender my giftedness and grow my character instead. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subs...

The secret to a really good story 🤫 HERE'S HOW: Today, weave your story into God’s greater picture. As you do so, even in the small moments, make each second count because you’re living with an undying love for Him. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need pra...

“Don’t the great tales ever end?” HERE'S HOW: Today, connect your story with someone else’s. Bless God today for the world He created. Say thank you that He made it and He’s going to redeem it. Make your story great. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need pra...

Why the long face? HERE'S HOW: Today, whatever problem you face, don’t do it alone. Give your worries to God, and invite Him in to confront them together. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you!...

This devo will disturb you HERE'S HOW: Allow yourself to be uncomfortable on purpose. Ask God to give you eyes and ears so that you can be more sensitive and aware of what’s happening in your life and the lives of those around you. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0r...

"All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well." HERE'S HOW: Reflect on the things in your life, or this world, that are not “well”. We invite you today to remember the sovereign rule and power of God, to remember his pervasive goodness, to remember Christ’s victorious death and resurrection. With this in mind, we invite you to speak these words from Julian of Norwich al...

What's your problem? Seriously. HERE'S HOW: Today, write out a list of your biggest problems. (Make it as long or short as you need to). Now, spend a few minutes in prayer thanking God for these opportunities for courage and faith. Ask for his help. Ask for his wisdom. Breathe deep and know that he is with you. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscri...

Deep listening required. Here's How: Today is a good day to be active participants in the clouds of others. To be listeners, those who can rejoice in the good of others. Today, express gratitude for those who have shaped you and ask God how you can continue to shape others. May you walk into conversations not with the intention of imposing our agenda but with the intention of blessing and lis...

More resources from Michael Wear: The Center for Christianity and Public Life https://www.ccpubliclife.org/ Book: The Spirit of Our Politics https://a.co/d/a3YTBFI Jesus, Bonhoeffer and Politics. ☕️ Here's How: As you go about your day, remember this: Jesus stands between you and the people you interact with. Let this truth guide your conversations and interactions. Let it shift your focus f...

The mind 🤝 the will HERE'S HOW: Think of the greatest conflict between your mind and your will. Be honest with someone about it. Then, spend a few moments telling God and inviting Him into your surrender.  Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text...

The Mentor Effect Here's How: Consider your mentors. Who are they? What impact are they making on you? If you don’t have one, pray about who you might ask to coffee as a first step. If you already have a mentor, ask God if there’s someone you might become a mentor to . Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accomp...

What’s your raw material? HERE'S HOW: Invite God into your restlessness. Ask Him for acceptance in our inadequacies, and gratitude for the life we’ve been given. Pray that He would reveal the blessings all around you and thank Him for your story. - - - - - Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying though...

God’s story = your story HERE'S HOW: Ask Jesus for help. Pray that He would fill you with His spirit and use your story for good.   - - - - - Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻  Interest...

What Character Would Play You? HERE'S HOW: Today, consider whatever challenge you’re facing. Whether big or small, deep or trivial, think of that problem. Now imagine somebody's writing the story of your life. How would the person playing you have to act in order for you to admire them deeply? Now pray: God, would you help me become that person? - - - - - Become New is here to help you g...

What's your story? Everybody has one. HERE'S HOW: Today, think about your story. Ask God to take it and reveal what you need. Invite Him to make it a part of His larger story of this life.  - - - - - Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us...

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How to live with curiosity 🧐 HERE'S HOW: Today, take notes. Be curious.  Be a student of each person around you.  Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 855-888-0444, we would love to pray for you! 🙌🏻  Interested in content for leaders?...

Hold onto hope HERE'S HOW: Don’t give up. Don’t let anger win. Have the heart to keep praying for reconciliation, to keep putting anger in its right place, and to keep championing the power of love.  Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN 🙏🏻 Need prayer? Text us at 8...

Go be small. HERE'S HOW: Today, be small. Go to some place where you see the immensity of creation. Take a deep breath, and remember the pressure is off. You can be small and allow the bigness of God to come over you right now.  Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. 📧 Subscribe for daily emails with these videos and accompanying thoughts: https://bit.ly/46AZ0rN...

Our firm foundation BecomeNew.com/Give Connect@becomenew.com HERE'S HOW: Today, put Jesus’ words into practice. Think about the Sermon on the Mount. Think about HIs guidance regarding anger, love, sexuality, approval seeking. Remember, you are working for an audience of One. Live like it as you go through your day and don’t be anxious about tomorrow. Become New is here to help you grow spirit...

The True Mark of a Disciple HERE'S HOW: Today the call to action is really simple - Obey Jesus. Do something that Jesus has told you to do - love your neighbor, pray for your enemies, love God. Don’t do something that Jesus has told you not to do - don’t harbor hate in your heart, don’t pray in front of others for their praise, don’t withhold time, resources or money from those who are in nee...

How to change a tree 🌳 HERE'S HOW: Today, move beyond behavior modification to a higher perception of reality. Practice the steps below to help elevate your perspective. Pray, often and always. Invite God to bring your mind back to the reality of the Kingdom of God. Slow down, as you feel the pull towards anger, jealousy, or greed actively slow your body and breathing down to allow your mind...

Making a decision can change the course of your life. HERE'S HOW: Today, remember the power of 'either-or' devotion. See each moment as a chance to choose surrender over resistance, love over anger, and faith over doubt. Let this choice guide you, not as a burdensome obligation, but as a liberating act of faith. Remember, you can't do it alone, but He can. So, let Him guide you...

What the Narrow Gate is Really About HERE'S HOW: Today, focus on your choices. When life presents challenges, remember that you are loved, you have a purpose, and your efforts are worthwhile. Despite what the world may tell you, you can live with confidence and joy. Embrace the narrow gate and experience the broad fulfillment of living in alignment with God's Kingdom. Make today a golden...