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Copyright © 2021 by Dr. Dharius Daniels Published by Change Church www.lifechange.org Printed in the United States of America 2021 - 1st Edition All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, this publication shall not be broadcast, rewritten, distributed, or transmitted, electronically or copied, in any form, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission from the author. 2021 Table of Contents 01. Reimagine what you GIVE (Be a Giver) 8 02. Reimagine life AS IT IS (Be Content) 12 03. Reimagine Your SAVINGS (Be a Saver, not a Spender) 16 04. Reimagine Your Debt (Be Debt-Free) 20 05. Reimagine Your Home (Be Organized) 24 06. Reimagine Self-Care (Be kind to yourself) 28 07. Reimagine Balance (Be Balanced at Work and in Life) 32 08. Reimagine Social Media (Be Free, Disconnectto Reconnect) 36 09. Reimagine Your Morning (Be Prepared for the Day) 40 10. Reimagine Your Bills (Be Clear of All Excess) 44 11. Reimagine Your Budget (Be a Good Steward) 48 12. Reimagine Your To DO List (Be Proactive, Not Reactive) 52 13. Reimagine Your Meals (Be Food-Conscious) 56 14. Reimagine Your Phone Usage (Be Free from TechnologyCo-Dependency) 60 15. Reimagine Your Exercise Time (Be Healthy) 64 16. Reimagine Your Consistency (Be Consistent) 68 17. Reimagine Your Closets 72 18. Reimagine Your Tv Time 76 19. Reimagine Your Focus (Be Focused) 80 20. Reimagine Prayer (Be Prayerful) 84 21. Reimagine Saying NO (Be Honest/Realistic) 88 22. Reimagine Spending (Be Frugal) 92 23. Reimagine Unsubscribing (Be Single-minded) 96 24. Reimagine Breathing Room (Be Flexible) 100 25. Reimagine Automation (Be Hassle Free) 104 26. Reimagine Free Time (Be Selective) 108 27. Reimagine Communication (Be Present) 112 28. Reimagine Delegation (Be an Example) 116 29. Reimagine Worship (Be Led by the Spirit) 120 30. Reimagine Creativity (Be Thoughtful) 124 31. Reimagine Downsizing (Be Prudent) 128 32. Reimagine Preparation (Be Prepared) 132 33. Reimagine Serving (Be a Servant) 136 34. Reimagine Goals (Be Goal-Oriented) 140 35. Reimagine Silence (Be Silent) 144 36. Reimagine Instant Gratification (Be Wise) 148 37. Reimagine Obedience (Be Obedient) 152 38. Reimagine Productivity (Be Productive) 156 39. Reimagine Help (Be Vulnerable) 160 40. Reimagine JESUS (Be Christlike) 164 Introduction Reimagine - to imagine again, or anew; to form a new conception of: Re-create. Welcome to the first day of change. If you are reading this, it is because you want to be really intentional about your relationship with God. The move from a good thought to practice will depend on the level of commitment you are willing to offer. During this journey, life will not stop and very few of us will be able to fast and pray in “the wilderness” like Jesus did. One of the things that many of us will encounter on this journey is distraction. In a world cluttered with Facebook posts, Instagram stories, tiktoc videos, and clubhouse rooms, consistently setting aside time to give to God can be tricky. Perhaps our lives need to be simplified and decluttered, or maybe we need to reimagine what this journey is intended to do. Often we imagine a devotional to be an encouraging and inspirational book that helps us to think about God. Usually, it has a predetermined amount of days;7 days, 30 days, 40 days, 365 days. In them we can find interesting stories, inciteful bible verses and inspirational quotes. Sometimes we experience God in REIMAGINE – 40 ways to Simplify in order to Multiply 7 new ways, or we read the right passage on a very hard day and we feel God carrying us through. All of these are great things and you will hopefully find all of this in the pages that follow. However, the intention is not for you to take this book, read it, and check off the “time with God” box on your to-do list. What if I told you that a devotional book was intended to create a devotional life? These 40 lessons help you begin the process of developing a devotional life. Maybe you will choose to read one entry every day for 40 days or maybe the Lord will lead you in a different direction. However you travel through these lessons, incline your ear to what God is calling you to reimagine in your life. The imagination is a powerful tool. Through it we reach for things beyond our day-to-day routine. What happens when the reality of what we have imagined is overwhelming? It can be easy to give up or become discouraged. What happens when our dreams, goals, and plans are frustrated by the complexities of life? If we are not careful when our dreams, goals and/ or plans are frustrated by life, it can degrade our relationships, depress our minds, and devastate our spiritual lives. I am confident that the work God has begun in you will be completed. There is a refurbished vision, a renewed joy and a reignited passion for your life, if you will just reimagine. 01 Reimagine what you GIVE (Be a Giver) 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. REIMAGINE – 40 ways to Simplify in order to Multiply 9 Gift giving is an art. When we think about gifts, a medley of thoughts probably come to mind. In our society, we have designated days that are associated with gifts. Holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas are probably the most popular. But why is giving an art? Because the art of gift giving considers the heart of the recipient; their likes and dislikes, what excites them, and what will bring them joy. Have you ever received a nonchalant gift? That’s when the giver just kind of tosses a gift in your lap and really doesn’t care whether you liked it or not. How about the inconsiderate gift? That is when you receive a gift you did not like from a person you thought knew what you liked. It’s almost as if the giver thinks they are doing you some kind of favor. This sort of giving does not deepen the relationship. It actually cheapens it. Today’s passage is about the principle of sowing and reaping. The analogy is quantitative; the more seeds you sow, the more harvest you reap. In modern terms, you get what you give. This is a cycle. The second part of the verse, though, is about the motive behind your giving. Paul tells us to “Give what you decide in your heart,” because when we give out of legalistic obligation, we give nonchalantly. When we give reluctantly, we give inconsiderately. So give with the right intention. Be a giver who gives from the purest places of your 10 REIMAGINE – 40 ways to Simplify in order to Multiply heart, that enjoys the process of choosing when to give what, and looks forward to pleasing God with whatever gift you give. It is when we have the right intention behind our giving (cheerfulness), and the right motivation (to nourish the relationship), that we can reimagine what we give. Today, reimagine what you give. Give from your heart. Give with intention. Give with consideration. PRAYER: Our Father and Majestic Creator, the one who has Given us all that we have, create in us a clean heart that is cheerful about giving. Forgive us for our reluctance and legalism that has corrupted our intentions. Broaden our imagination so we can become limitless with our giving. We believe You are a giver so make us givers so we can re-present you. In the name of Jesus Christ, the great gift of love, Amen.places of your REIMAGINE – 40 ways to Simplify in order to Multiply 11 02 Reimagine life AS IT IS (Be Content) PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. REIMAGINE – 40 ways to Simplify in order to Multiply 13 Derrick really wanted to get in shape. His arms were scrawny, and his belly disproportionate to his size. He was what they call “skinny fat.” He spent most of the time talking about getting in shape and reading articles that offered advice on gym workouts. The problem was, he could not afford a gym membership. Daily, he looked beyond his means to a life out of his grasp. “If only I could afford a gym membership,” he would say to himself. His mother saw the articles and knew how bad her son wanted a membership, so she purchased one for him. Derrick was so excited and rushed to the gym. While at the gym, he noticed people walking around with protein shakes. He asked one of the fitness coaches about protein shakes and started to do some research. He realized that he needed protein shakes. Once again this became part of his daily routine. His mother noticing his interest and desire for protein shakes, went out and purchased some protein powder. Derrick was thrilled.