Reading: Psalm 119:24; Romans 12:2

Big Idea: The Bible is meant to reshape how you think, not just inform what you know.

Look For:

• How Scripture functions (counsel, transformation)

• The connection between thinking and discerning

Discover the Principle:

God renews your mind so you can recognize His will.

Ask:

• What does this teach me about how God guides people?

• What kind of person can actually discern God’s will?

Practice: Write one principle starting with: “God’s wisdom is recognized when…”

Reading: Galatians 6:7–9; Proverbs 13:20

Big Idea: Some principles are directly stated; don’t miss the obvious.

Look For:

• Cause-and-effect statements

• Repeated patterns of outcomes

Discover the Principles:

• You reap what you sow

• Your relationships shape your future

Ask:

• What behavior leads to what outcome?

• Where have I seen this play out in real life?

Practice:

Write 2 principles using this format: “If I ______, then ______.”

Reading: Luke 15:11–24 (The Prodigal Son)

Big Idea: Some of the most powerful truths are not stated—they’re revealed.

Look For:

• Repeated themes in the story

• What changes the outcome

Discover the Principle:

Love and grace have the power to restore what rebellion destroys.

Ask:

• What does this story show about how people change?

• What actually brings the son home: consequences or love?

Practice: Write one principle starting with: “This story shows that…”

Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1–7 (David spares Saul)

Big Idea: Principles are often revealed through real decisions under pressure.

Look For:

• Tension (what seems right vs. what is wise)

• What guides the decision

Discover the Principle: You don’t violate God’s ways to achieve God’s will.

Ask:

• What voices were telling David to act?

• What principle overruled his opportunity?

Practice: Write one principle starting with: “Even when _______, I will _______ because _______.”

Reading: Matthew 6:19–21, 33; Hebrews 5:14

Big Idea: Principles are meant to guide real decisions.

Look For:

• What Jesus says leads to a certain kind of life

• How practice leads to discernment

Discover the Principles:

• Your priorities shape your heart

• Discernment grows with use

Ask:

• What decision am I currently facing?

• Which principle from this week applies to it?

Practice:

• Write one decision you need to make

• Write the principle that applies

• Decide your next step based on that principle

Simple Daily Prayer

“God, show me how life really works. Teach me Your ways, not just Your words.”