This seven-day challenge turns major themes from The Pursuit of God into one visible act each day.
Day 1 — Desire: Remove one distraction for twenty minutes and seek God through Psalm 42 and prayer.
Day 2 — Surrender: Name one plan, possession, or outcome you are gripping. Place one practical part of it under God’s direction.
Day 3 — Confession: Admit one specific sin or self-protective pattern to God and make restitution where appropriate.
Day 4 — Attention: Use three workday triggers for a brief return of prayer and Scripture.
Day 5 — Listening: Read one Gospel paragraph three times and obey one clear instruction.
Day 6 — Meekness: Perform one hidden act of service or receive correction without immediate defense.
Day 7 — Ordinary worship: Offer one routine responsibility to God through diligence, gratitude, and love.
Record what you actually did. At the end, choose one action to continue for thirty days and ask another believer to review it.
Biblical anchors
James 1:22 grounds the article’s central question. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
John 14:21 adds an important biblical balance. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
Colossians 3:17 shows how the truth becomes lived obedience. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
Questions for further study
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Which statement in this article most needs to affect your understanding or conduct?
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How does James 1:22 confirm, correct, or deepen the article’s answer?
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What fear, attachment, distraction, or habit makes a faithful response difficult?
Use this resource
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Schedule it: Choose a date and setting for using the resource described in “A Seven-Day Obedience Challenge Inspired by The Pursuit of God.”
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Complete it actively: Write answers, pray, and record one application rather than reading passively.
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Review it: Share the result with another believer and decide what should continue.
Choose the setting
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with James 1:22, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Prepare the participants
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with John 14:21, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Continue with the annotated study guide
The annotated edition gathers chapter summaries, questions, prayer prompts, applications, and Biblical Truth Discovery activities into one guided resource. This article answers one focused question; the complete edition brings all ten chapters into one connected study experience.
The Pursuit of God (Annotated): A Modern Study Guide to A. W. Tozer’s Classic on Abiding in Christ and Making Disciples