What truth did God expose in your heart today? That I've grown a lot in the last couple of years... but not due to my own efforts like I'd love to believe. What did you discover you've been chasing? I had chased a physical image for a years. It wasn't self reflection that caused growth in this area showing me it's chasing after the wind... but rather God taking away most of my physical gifts and talents. Where I was considered very strong & extremely fit in the gym, I had become plagued with injuries top to bottom... rather mysteriously. I am nearly recovered with having a chunk of bone removed from my tricep just 10 days ago. Where I was previously considered an elite runner, I developed persistent afib leading to heart failure. With heart failure I was still able to continue winning distance races, but the latest operation to stop the heart failure has changed the dynamics of my afib, essentially leaving me unable to run. Just before this slew of changes to what people would have defined as "who I was" I had found myself back in the church due to my wife's persistence. I had been in church most of my early life, but don't believe I truly gave myself any time with God outside of that moment... but for some reason I began to read everything I could get my hands on. I have been chasing the knowledge of God for probably 2 years now. What is ONE thing you will stop chasing tomorrow? I am going to chase the knowledge of God less... so that I can spend more time on a relationship with God. How can your brothers help you become the unique man God created you to be? This is the most difficult concept for me to do naturally. Loving my wife is the easiest concept on the planet. She is there with me, physically, present, gorgeous... even when she's irrational I know I love her. But then there is God, never irrational, but never physically present... and that difference is all the difference. So difficult to talk to and feel heard. So difficult to set time aside for even though setting time aside to study him seems so easy. In a life built around feeling productive, it's one action that pushes hard against that mode. It's something I have to learn to trust more... that clearly building a relationship with the one who created everything is not only productive, but everything. Obviously, tips would be nice... prayers as well...

1. What truth did God reveal to you today? Deep inside I chase security for my family. There are times I work hard but in my heart I fear whether I can provide. Yes, we are commanded to provide for the family but I have to remember God is Jehovah Jireh. In addition,  I have to remind myself that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I do not need to perform for others for myself and be perfect. It is ok to make mistakes and grow from them. 2. What mask or lie did God expose? I often catch my saying or imagining “What if..”. What if I did not go to graduate school. What if I have invested etc…Mostly regrets that at times captures my heart and mind. This mindset can lead to chasing the lie if not careful. 3. What is one thing you will intentionally live differently today? Today I reject all thoughts that I should have done more. I believe that God can work in me despite my failures. I want to partner with God rather than relying on my own effort.  4. How can your brothers encourage, challenge, or pray for you today? I would appreciate prayers over my heart.