Fresh Start with Jesus: A 7-Day Guide for Your Spiritual Journey
The steps listed below are a compact version of the full Fresh Start with Jesus guide—be sure to explore your complete guide for deeper insights, Scriptures, and encouragement on each day’s journey!
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Congratulations on starting your journey with Jesus—this is the best decision you’ll ever make, and we couldn’t be more excited for you! Fresh Start with Jesus is your 7-day guide to building a real, life-changing relationship with God through prayer, Scripture, trust, the Holy Spirit, community, growth, and baptism. Stick with it each day—you’re not alone, and amazing things are ahead as you step into the life God has for you!
Prayer is how we build a relationship with God—by talking and listening to Him openly and honestly. God wants to hear from you, anytime and about anything.
👉 Action Step: Set aside 5–10 minutes today to talk with God using prompts like “Thank you,” “Please,” or “I’m sorry.”The Bible is how God speaks to us, and reading it regularly helps us understand His character and guidance for our lives. Start small and be consistent—it’s okay if you don’t understand everything at first.
👉 Action Step: Read John 1 and write down what stands out, then share one insight with a friend.God created everything through Jesus, who brings light into our darkness. Learning to trust Him is a lifelong journey, and it’s okay to bring your doubts to Him.
👉 Action Step: Read John 3–4 and fill in the blank: “I can trust God with __________.”The Holy Spirit is your Helper, giving you peace, power, and purpose in your journey with Jesus. You are never alone in this new life.
👉 Action Step: Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read John 5, then write down anything He shows you.Following Jesus means joining God’s family—the Church—where we love, serve, and grow with one another. Community is essential to our faith.
👉 Action Step: Read John 6 and reach out to someone from church to connect or plan a coffee meet-up.Spiritual growth takes time, like cultivating a garden. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in Christlike qualities as we stay rooted in Him.
👉 Action Step: Read John 7–8 and ask God to grow one specific fruit of the Spirit (like patience or kindness) in you.Baptism is a public celebration of your new life in Jesus—it’s a powerful way to declare your faith and identity in Christ.
👉 Action Step: Read John 9–10 and talk to someone at church about taking the next step in being baptized.
