Day 1 — Formed, Deformed, Transformed
Scripture: Luke 9:46
“An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.”
We are all being formed by something. Experiences, relationships, culture, trauma, success, failure—none of us comes to Jesus as a blank slate. The disciples didn’t either. Even after leaving everything to follow Jesus, they carried with them a deeply ingrained worldview shaped by competition, comparison, and hierarchy.
They were obsessed with Jesus—but not yet like Him.
Following Jesus does not instantly erase what has shaped us. It begins a process of transformation where Jesus patiently confronts what has deformed us and reshapes us into His likeness.
Reflect:
•What experiences have most shaped how you see yourself and others?
•Where do you still feel the pull to compare, compete, or prove yourself?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me see how I’ve been formed—and deformed. I offer myself to Your transforming work.
Day 2 — “We Don’t Do That Here”
Scripture: Luke 9:47–48
Jesus responds to the disciples’ argument by placing a child beside Him. In a world obsessed with power and status, Jesus redefines greatness. Not climbing higher—but stooping lower. Not impressing the powerful—but welcoming the powerless.
This is one of those moments where Jesus essentially says, “We don’t do that here.”
The Kingdom of Heaven operates by a different set of values. Becoming like Jesus means allowing Him to confront the ways we’ve absorbed the values of the world—and letting Him replace them with His own.
Reflect:
•Where do you sense Jesus gently (or firmly) saying, “We don’t do that here” in your life?
•What would humility look like in your relationships right now?
Prayer:
Jesus, reshape my definition of greatness. Teach me to value what You value.
Day 3 — From “Us vs. Them” to “With Him”
Scripture: Luke 9:49–50
John’s next words reveal another deep deformation: “He is not one of us.” The instinct to divide—to draw lines between us and them—comes naturally in a broken world. It even sneaks into the church if we’re not careful.
But Jesus refuses to let His followers build walls where He is breaking them down. “Whoever is not against you is for you.”
Becoming like Jesus means letting Him heal our “us/them sickness” and align our hearts with His inclusive, grace-filled mission.
Reflect:
•Who is easy for you to label as “not one of us”?
•How might Jesus be inviting you to see them differently?
Prayer:
Jesus, remove any us/them mindset from my heart. Teach me to love who You love.
Day 4 — When Correction Leads to Change
Scripture: Luke 9:54–55
When a Samaritan village rejects Jesus, John’s solution is destruction. Call down fire. End the opposition. Eliminate the problem.
Jesus responds with yet another correction.
Jesus doesn’t become more like John. John must become more like Jesus.
Transformation doesn’t happen without confrontation. Jesus loves us too much to leave us as we are. Again and again, He invites repentance—not shame, but change.
Reflect:
•How do you typically respond when you feel rejected or opposed?
•Where might Jesus be inviting you to respond with grace instead of fire?
Prayer:
Jesus, correct me when I’m wrong. Change my reactions so they reflect Your heart.
Day 5 — Becoming Like Jesus Takes Time
Scripture: 1 John 4:7–8
John—the same man who once argued for greatness, excluded others, and wanted to destroy his enemies—would later become known as the disciple of love.
That didn’t happen overnight. It happened through time spent with Jesus, through correction, failure, repentance, and grace.
Becoming like Jesus is a lifelong process. Obsession with Jesus means staying close enough to Him to be changed—again and again.
Reflect:
•In what ways has Jesus already changed you?
•Where do you still long to become more like Him?
Prayer:
Jesus, keep forming me. I want to look more like You tomorrow than I do today.
Scripture: Luke 9:46
“An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.”
We are all being formed by something. Experiences, relationships, culture, trauma, success, failure—none of us comes to Jesus as a blank slate. The disciples didn’t either. Even after leaving everything to follow Jesus, they carried with them a deeply ingrained worldview shaped by competition, comparison, and hierarchy.
They were obsessed with Jesus—but not yet like Him.
Following Jesus does not instantly erase what has shaped us. It begins a process of transformation where Jesus patiently confronts what has deformed us and reshapes us into His likeness.
Reflect:
•What experiences have most shaped how you see yourself and others?
•Where do you still feel the pull to compare, compete, or prove yourself?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me see how I’ve been formed—and deformed. I offer myself to Your transforming work.
Day 2 — “We Don’t Do That Here”
Scripture: Luke 9:47–48
Jesus responds to the disciples’ argument by placing a child beside Him. In a world obsessed with power and status, Jesus redefines greatness. Not climbing higher—but stooping lower. Not impressing the powerful—but welcoming the powerless.
This is one of those moments where Jesus essentially says, “We don’t do that here.”
The Kingdom of Heaven operates by a different set of values. Becoming like Jesus means allowing Him to confront the ways we’ve absorbed the values of the world—and letting Him replace them with His own.
Reflect:
•Where do you sense Jesus gently (or firmly) saying, “We don’t do that here” in your life?
•What would humility look like in your relationships right now?
Prayer:
Jesus, reshape my definition of greatness. Teach me to value what You value.
Day 3 — From “Us vs. Them” to “With Him”
Scripture: Luke 9:49–50
John’s next words reveal another deep deformation: “He is not one of us.” The instinct to divide—to draw lines between us and them—comes naturally in a broken world. It even sneaks into the church if we’re not careful.
But Jesus refuses to let His followers build walls where He is breaking them down. “Whoever is not against you is for you.”
Becoming like Jesus means letting Him heal our “us/them sickness” and align our hearts with His inclusive, grace-filled mission.
Reflect:
•Who is easy for you to label as “not one of us”?
•How might Jesus be inviting you to see them differently?
Prayer:
Jesus, remove any us/them mindset from my heart. Teach me to love who You love.
Day 4 — When Correction Leads to Change
Scripture: Luke 9:54–55
When a Samaritan village rejects Jesus, John’s solution is destruction. Call down fire. End the opposition. Eliminate the problem.
Jesus responds with yet another correction.
Jesus doesn’t become more like John. John must become more like Jesus.
Transformation doesn’t happen without confrontation. Jesus loves us too much to leave us as we are. Again and again, He invites repentance—not shame, but change.
Reflect:
•How do you typically respond when you feel rejected or opposed?
•Where might Jesus be inviting you to respond with grace instead of fire?
Prayer:
Jesus, correct me when I’m wrong. Change my reactions so they reflect Your heart.
Day 5 — Becoming Like Jesus Takes Time
Scripture: 1 John 4:7–8
John—the same man who once argued for greatness, excluded others, and wanted to destroy his enemies—would later become known as the disciple of love.
That didn’t happen overnight. It happened through time spent with Jesus, through correction, failure, repentance, and grace.
Becoming like Jesus is a lifelong process. Obsession with Jesus means staying close enough to Him to be changed—again and again.
Reflect:
•In what ways has Jesus already changed you?
•Where do you still long to become more like Him?
Prayer:
Jesus, keep forming me. I want to look more like You tomorrow than I do today.
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