DAY 9 | DON’T GROW WEARY. We’re officially entering week two! And I want to remind you of something. Don’t allow the absence of immediate results to discourage you from remaining consistent. One of the greatest mistakes people make is giving up on something simply because they haven’t seen the fruit of their labor yet. But understand this: Just because you don’t see anything happening doesn’t mean nothing is happening. A seed grows roots before it ever breaks through the ground. The same is true for your life. God is developing things in you that you may not be able to see yet. Your discipline is growing. Your faith is growing. Your endurance is growing. Don’t quit in the season where you’re being developed. Galatians 6:9 says: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Notice the words DUE SEASON. Not your season. Not your timing. But the appointed season.

DAY 8 — REST IS STRENGTH. One of the greatest misconceptions we have is that rest is a sign of weakness. We live in a world that celebrates being busy, constantly moving, constantly producing, and constantly doing something. But sometimes the most disciplined thing you can do is REST. Rest is not quitting. Rest is not laziness. Rest is not falling behind. Rest is trusting God enough to know that the world does not depend on your ability to keep everything moving. Even Jesus withdrew from the crowds to pray. Even Jesus understood the importance of stepping away. You cannot operate at your highest capacity if you never allow yourself to recover. And this applies spiritually, mentally, and physically. Some of you need to learn that slowing down doesn’t mean you’re losing momentum. You don’t have to prove your discipline by running yourself into the ground. Remember, this 40-day journey isn’t about seeing how much you can do. It’s about becoming someone who knows how to live in alignment with God. Today’s reminder: Rest is not the opposite of discipline. Rest is part of discipline. Today’s Scripture “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” — Psalm 23:2

THE 40 | DAY 7 WHAT IF THE BLACKOUT IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU? Sometimes God will allow everything around you to go dark so you can finally see what’s happening within you. No distractions. No applause. No validation. No constant need to be seen or heard. Just you and God. Maybe this season isn’t about what you’re losing. Maybe it’s about what God is trying to develop in you. 2 Chronicles 7:14 reminds us: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways…” The blackout can become the place of surrender. DAY 7 — YOUR ASSIGNMENT 1. PRAY. Get before God. Humble yourself and seek His face. 2. MOVE & NOURISH. Take care of the body He’s entrusted to you. 3. MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE. Spend time in the Word. Let it expose, challenge, and transform you. TODAY’S REFLECTION: What has this season of separation, silence, or darkness been revealing about you? Don’t run from the process. Let God work in you. Seven days in. Keep going. THE 40.

THE 40 | DAY 6 — THE GOSPEL Good morning! Today, I want you to understand something: You do not have to get yourself together before you come to Jesus. You come to Jesus so He can make you new. Some of us have been postponing our relationship with God because we’re waiting until we stop struggling, overcome a bad habit, or become a better person. But that’s like refusing to take a shower because you’re dirty. Jesus said in Mark 2:17 that those who are sick need a physician. He didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners. God didn’t wait for you to become perfect before He demonstrated His love. Romans 5:8 says that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Grace isn’t permission to stay where you are. It’s the invitation to come to Him and be transformed. TODAY’S 3-STEP PROTOCOL 1. PRAY Spend 15 minutes with God. Be honest with Him. Stop hiding the areas of your life where you need His help. Ask Him to reveal what needs to change. 2. WORKOUT & EAT HEALTHY Complete 3 rounds: https://youtu.be/7V7YoWL0_wM?is=D-lsQZGKSZsEWdMF Nourish your body with whole, balanced foods today. Don’t overcomplicate it. Be intentional. 3. MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE Read Mark 2:13–17 and Romans 5:6–11. Read slowly. Think about what these passages reveal about the heart of Jesus. TODAY’S HOMEWORK Write this question down and answer honestly: What have I been trying to clean up or overcome on my own instead of bringing it to Jesus? Don’t just acknowledge it. Bring it to Him today.

Checking in, how is everyone?