Day Seven
Today, let’s look back and put it all together
BEFORE YOU BEGIN…
Grab your phone and put it in airplane mode.
Now, get in a comfortable posture.
SET A TIMER FOR 20 MINUTES
SLOWLY READ
Matthew 6:5-6 (The Message)
"And when you come before God, don't turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? "Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.
NOW, LET’S BREATHE
Close your eyes and take five deep breaths.
Breath in through your nose, hold it for 4 seconds, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Don’t rush, patiently breathe.
INVITE GOD INTO THIS MOMENT.
Ask God to eliminate the noise and to speak to you.
When you are ready, invite God into this moment with a simple prayer.
LOOK BACK
Look back over the last week of your journal. As you read, contemplate your week of settling…
What comes to the surface?
Was there a theme that emerged?
What was it like to engage the five senses as you learn to settle before God?
ASK GOD THESE QUESTIONS
God, what is standing in the way of being settled?
God, how do you want me to implement this practice into my spiritual rhythm?
God, what fruit would come from my life if I were settled before you?
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
Write a few sentences about what God is asking you to do for your personal spiritual rhythm. This could be one new step forward or an entire overhaul to how you are connecting with God. If you need help, use the series of statements below.
One quick word of encouragement - spiritual growth is a journey over a lifetime.
The steps you take forward today will be different than the ones you take tomorrow. Today, do your best to limit your intentions to less than three actions.
Consider these statements as you approach your spiritual rhythm
In order to be present and settled before God daily, I must ______________, and ____________.
In order to experience an unhurried and intimate connection with God, I must __________________________ weekly.
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