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Welcome Letter Challenge Four-Step Getting
from Sarah Koontz Overview Started Guide
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WORD30 Challenge Checklist
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WORD30 Challenge Contract
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FREE Bible Study Tools
Resources to help you deepen your
understanding of God's Word.
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Four WORD30 Bible Reading Plans
Simple plans to help you get into God's
Word daily.
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WORD30 Instagram Challenge
A fun way to share your WORD30
experience and support our online
community.
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WORD30 Memory Verses
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WORD30 Pri ntable Journal
Print off as many times as you need! A
great way to keep track of your journey.
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WORD30 Calendar
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Meet the Contributors
Get to know the ladies who helped create
the valuable resources in this kit.
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WELCOME
We are excited you decided to join us for the WORD30 Challenge!
The Living by Design Creative team has been working on this project for
over a year, and we are excited to share our personal stories with you
throughout this journey.
While this 30-day journey will look a little different for each person—it is a
time to silence the noise and make more room for Jesus in our everyday
lives.
We speak from experience when we say that the WORD30 Challenge has
had a profound impact on each member of our team. We look forward to
supporting you with tips, tools, and testimonials throughout the next thirty
days.
Our hope is that this free resource kit will help you consume more of
God’s Word and crave less of the world.
Our prayer for you is always that you will not “be conformed to this age,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may dis-
cern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” (Rom. 12:2
HCSB)
Sarah Koontz
Founder of Living by Design Ministries
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WHAT IS THE W O R D3 0 CHALLENGE?
With so many 30-day challenges designed to improve our
physical health, it seems odd that there is is no such program
to help us cleanse our lives of habits or addictions that With Scripture giving clear
compromise our spiritual health. The WORD30 Challenge commands to guard our
was born out of the question, “What noise do we need to hearts and our minds – the
remove so we can hear God more clearly?” WORD30 Challenge was
born out of the question:
Why is this challenge called WORD30? What noise do we need to
remove so we can hear
The most tangible way we can hear God speak to us is through
God more clearly?
His written Word. The Gospel of John begins with the profound
reminder that Jesus was the very Word of God at the beginning of
time and that His very words spoke creation into existence.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was
with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, without Him nothing was made
that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in
the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.” – John 1:1-5 ESV
Did you catch that? Through God’s Word, all of creation was spoken into existence.
If we truly believe that God’s Word is authoritative enough to create the entire universe, why do we
often seek everything but God’s Word in our day-to-day lives?
It’s not that our phones, Netflix, or social media are inherently evil. But if we aren’t on guard, the
noise of this world can drown out the voice of God in our lives.
It’s easy to crave the instant gratification and comfort that the things of this world promise us.
But what if we could train our spiritual taste-buds to crave something more fulfilling and life-sustain-
ing?
We like to think of the WORD30 Challenge as a 30-day cleanse of the things that distract us from
spending time with God.
It’s a sacred invitation to break away from the status quo and make room for Jesus in our everyday
lives.
This kit was designed to give you the tools and resources you need to complete this 30-day chal-
lenge successfully.
Together we will learn how to replace endless scrolling and searching with more intentional time
focused on abiding, absorbing, learning, and growing with God.
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GETTI NG STARTE D
First, we’d like to cover what the WORD30 Challenge is not:
• The WORD30 Challenge isn’t a legalistic challenge. If you try it and fail? You are still loved
and covered in the amazing grace of Jesus. If you crush it? You are still a sinner in need of
grace.
• The WORD30 Challenge isn’t a New Year’s resolution you try in your own strength and know
that you will fail before you begin. It’s a challenge that requires you to trust in the Lord to help
you navigate and find grace and strength in following Him.
• The WORD30 Challenge isn’t one-size fits all, because our obedience to God is never one-
size fits all. Study your heart and consider what you are holding tightly to, and how you may
release your grip in favor of following God’s instruction.
Our team has purposed to weave grace into every aspect of this challenge. Our goal is progress, not
perfection; we understand that spiritual growth comes one step at a time. Here is a simple four-step
process to help you get started:
Ask God to reveal areas of your life that may have become idols without you knowing it.
• What 1-2 habits would you be willing to “curb” for 30-days to make more room for Jesus?
Remember: Jesus lived a life of perfect obedience – something we are incapable of doing! Spend some
time confessing ways that you’ve believed things of this world are better than God’s Word.
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2. Spend time in Community
Once you have identified a few areas that are causing unnecessary noise in your life, ask your spouse,
best friend, or someone in your Christian community for some feedback.
Here are some primer questions to help get the conversation going:
• Do you see any habits in my life that might be distracting or harmful to my relationship
with God?
• What are 1-2 things you think I could give up for 30 days to make more space for Jesus?
• If you had to give up one thing to make more room for Jesus, what would it be?
As it goes with starting a new diet, your chances of success increase dramatically when you have the
support of your friends and family. Take this opportunity to invite one or two of your closest friends or
family members to join you for this challenge.
Re-wiring our hearts to crave less of the world and more of God’s Word during these 30 days will be
a challenge (that’s why it’s called the WORD30 Challenge!). Just like you wouldn’t start a new diet or
cleanse without preparing your pantry and informing your friends and family, it is silly to begin the
WORD30 Challenge without the same preparation.
This 30-day challenge forces us to step out with bold faith—believing small steps toward Jesus are
worth the sacrifice. We hope you are comforted by the knowledge that God already knows we can’t
follow Him perfectly.
For some participants, success might mean achieving a 30/30 score on the challenge. For others, you
may set your goal at 5-days a week, while giving yourself a bit more room and latitude on the week-
end. Whichever measure of success you choose, be specific and make sure it is measureable and
achievable in your current season of life. Don’t feel defeated if you have to make your goals small; you
can always repeat the challenge a second or third time with bigger goals.
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WO R D 3 0 CHALLENGE CHECKLIST
SECTION 1: What do I need to let go of?
In this section, consider what could be distracting, drowning out, or making it hard to be in God’s
Word or spend time with God. We hope you’ll spend time in prayer to consider which areas you
may need to let go of during this 30-day challenge.
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WO R D 3 0 CHALLENGE CHECKLIST
SECTION 2: What do I need to make room for?
Now, consider what things you may need to add to your schedule to help you draw nearer to
God, His Word, and His presence during the next thirty days. Get creative.
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MY W O RD 3 0 CONTRACT
Over the next thirty days, I will limit/remove the following distractions:
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I will use the margin I’ve created to add the following activities:
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I will know that I have successfully completed this challenge when ______
out of 30 days are marked green on my WORD30 Calendar.
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Signed _________________________________________________
Date ______________________________
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FREE WO R D 3 0 BIBLE STUDY TOOLS
We believe this challenge is less about what we are giving up and more about what we are creating
space for—God’s Word. We have provided four WORD30 Bible reading plans to help you grow in
your knowledge of God’s Word over the next thirty days.
Pick the reading plan that feels most relevant to you, grab your Bible, and commit to reading God’s
Word daily for the next few weeks. Our WORD30 reading plans are brief, (just 1-3 verses per day)
so you can meditate on the truths they contain.
If you are looking for a more in-depth study to complete during this challenge, we have several
FREE online studies at our ministry website that might suit your needs:
1. Worthy of the Calling: A 31-day journey through the book of Ephesians. Together we will
learn about our identity in Christ and the spiritual wealth we have access to as daughters of
God. We will discover that God has provided all we need to walk worthy of the calling we have
received. Learn more at LivingbyDesign.org/Worthy.
2. Unlocking the Promises of Psalm 119: No section of Scripture is more active, more penetrat-
ing, or more thought-provoking than Psalm 119. This three-week study of Psalm 119 will change
you, captivate you, and catapult you into the arms of a loving and merciful God. Learn more at
LivingbyDesign.org/Psalm119.
3. Wisdom Whispers: Are you longing to hear the whispers of wisdom in your life? Hoping to
gain the insight and understanding necessary to order your life according to God’s design? This
31-day study of King Solomon will help you hear Wisdom’s call to salvation, obedience, and
humility. Learn more at LivingbyDesign.org/Wisdom.
4. Before I Go: A 3-Week Study of Jesus’ Final Teaching and Prayer. The detailed account of Je-
sus’ final teaching and prayer in John 14-17 reveals the heart of the Man, the Messiah, and the
Redeemer. This is the gospel truth that brings freedom, joy, and transformation into our lives.
Learn more at LivingbyDesign.org/Jesus.
We like to think of our studies as fine dining flavors with the convenience of fast food. Each day
is jam-packed with biblical truth and practical application, yet it is easy to understand and can be
completed on your mobile device.
Unlike many other “free” online Bible studies, you do not need to purchase a companion book or
additional resources to complete our studies. Everything you need will be delivered straight to
your inbox each day, at absolutely no cost to you.
We want Bible study to become the highlight of your day, not something you have to force yourself
to do “just to keep up with the homework.” This is why our studies can be completed in just 15-min-
utes per day and require no additional homework.
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ISAIAH W O RD 3 0 READING PLAN
WITH BIBLE JOURNALING PROMPTS
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GRATITUDE W ORD 3 0 READING PLAN
Let’s open space in our lives for Him to fill. Let’s make Day 21: Jeremiah 33:11
a committment to seek after His will and not our own. Day 22: Psalm 23:1
Day 23: Psalm 50:23
Day 24: Psalm 100:1-5
Day 25: Psalm 118:28-29
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FAMILY W O RD 3 0 READING PLAN
W ORD 30
Written by: JENNIFER BRYANT Family Reading Plan
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PSALM WO RD 3 0 READING PLAN
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Written by: LISA BRAZIEL Psalm Reading Plan
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W O R D3 0 INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE
25: Understanding
26: Vision
Share your Bible study photos and art inspired by these 27: Wisdom
words on instagram using the #WORD30 and tagging Living 28: eXcellence
by Design Ministries @bydesignorg. 29: Yielded Heart
30: Zeal
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W O R D3 0 MEMORY VERSES
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MY WORD30 JOURNAL
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MY WORD30 JOURNAL
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W O R D 3 0 CHALLENGE CALENDAR
Use this calendar to track your WORD30 progress. Mark the days you complete your goals with
green, the days you only meet some of your goals with orange, your rest days with blue, and the
days you fail to meet your goals with red. Remember, our goal is progress, not perfection!
Share your journey with us on social media by using the hashtag #WORD30 and tagging
Living by Design Ministries @bydesignorg.
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OUR WO R D 3 0 CONTRIBUTORS
Jennifer Bryant is the wife of a good man and mother of two pre-
cious kids. Jennifer works on the Creative Team at Living by Design
Ministries as a Contributing Writer. She blogs about life and family at
PracticalFamily.org, and encourages others to build practical
skills for healthy communication, simple living, and discover their
awesomeness. Connect with Jenn on Instagram @Practical_Family
and on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter @PracticalFamily.
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