What (or Who) Are You Following?

1. Opening Reflection

What is leading your decisions, emotions, habits, and identity? Everyone follows something, a voice, a desire, a fear, a belief, a pattern, a person. Or maybe religion and doctrines.

Guiding thought: Following Jesus is not about perfection. It’s about direction.

2. Core Scriptures

• John 10:1–5 — My sheep hear My voice.

• Matthew 4:19 — Follow Me.

• Psalm 23 — The Shepherd who leads.

• Galatians 5:16–25 — Walking by the Spirit.

• Romans 12:1–2 — Not conforming to the world.

3. Study Themes

The Voice You Follow Shapes Your Life

• Jesus leads with peace, clarity, and truth.

• The enemy leads with fear, confusion, and pressure.

• Culture leads with self-focus and instability.

• Religion leads with performance and exhaustion.

The Shepherd’s Voice

• Gentle

• Steady

• Recognizable

• Always aligned with Scripture

• Always rooted in love

Following Jesus Is a Daily Posture

Not a moment, not a prayer, not a performance — a relationship.

4. Reflection Questions

• What voice has been the loudest in your life lately?

• What do you tend to follow when you’re tired or overwhelmed?

• What does following Jesus look like in your current season?

5. Prayer

A short, gentle prayer inviting Jesus to lead, guide, and steady your heart.