Challenge
Discuss/Describe one shortcut you are taking in your spiritual growth process and ask yourself if it is working.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I know that those who follow You must deny themselves, pick up their crosses, and follow You as described in Mark 8:34. In others words, true disciples need not look for the easy way out or shortcuts. Please give me the discipline to follow You where ever you lead me. In Jesus' name, Amen.