Sunday, January 18, 2026

Listening can be tough. Especially when the subject touches something sensitive or stirs an emotional response in us. It's often easier to tune out what feels uncomfortable, even when we know it's true.

But if we aren't careful, turning down the volume on truth can slowly pull us into a life we - and God - never intended for us to live.

Hebrews 2:1
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.

When we drift, it doesn’t usually happen because we stop believing what’s true. It happens when we stop listening closely, rush past conviction, dismiss gentle correction, or ignore the quiet nudges meant to realign our hearts.

That’s why this verse is our memory verse for The Drift. When truth is memorized, it stays with us - ready to surface in moments when we’re tempted to tune out or move on too quickly.

This week, begin working this verse into your heart. Read it often. Say it out loud. Let it interrupt your thoughts when you feel defensive, distracted, or resistant.

When we invite God to point out what we might be missing and then choose to truly listen, we can trust that his direction will never be harsh or condemning. His truth is offered with loving, careful attention by a God who only wants to heal our hearts and lead us toward life.

So, listen carefully, friends. Not just once - but again and again.

Discussion Questions:
Ice Breaker: Have you ever started a project or task thinking it would be quick or easy, only to find it took way longer than expected? How did you respond?

How can being part of a church community help us notice when we are drifting before it gets out of hand?

Read Mark 7:21-23 & Proverbs 4:23-27: Knowing our hearts are naturally harboring sin, what practical ways can we "guard" our hearts from their tendency to drift from God?

When you think about your own life, what's one area where a drift has been subtle, maybe even invisible at first?

Reflect and Respond: How can learning to recognize warning signs in your heart help prevent a drift before it becomes a bigger issue? What is one intentional step you can take this week to notice any drifting in your heart and align it with God's truth?

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Day 14

Today’s Prayer Focus: To Worship Him  

Prayer:
Dear Father, I worship you with all my heart and soul. I want to sing your praises from early in the morning, when the sun rises, until late at night, when the day has passed. I am so grateful to be allowed to be your child as your love fills my heart again today. Amen. 

Series Theme Verse:
Hebrews 2:1
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.

This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.