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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good to see you on
the show today.
Did you know there's a deepconnection between spirituality
and emotional intelligence?
Stay tuned to dive intobiblical insights that will
empower and transform your dailylife, bringing clarity and
peace.
Discover how small, intentionalpractices can lead to a more
spiritually and emotionallybalanced you, and uncover
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routines that can help youbalance your emotions in just
10 minutes a day, don't miss out.
Hey friend, welcome to Living onPurpose in Christ.
Do you find it challenging tomaintain regular spiritual
practices or long for aconsistent daily quiet time with
God?
Want to align your emotionswith biblical principles and
find peace in your relationships?
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Hi, I'm Paula and I've been in aplace where balancing spiritual
practices with a busy life wasa real struggle.
I wanted to connect with Goddaily on a deeper level.
However, my approach to prayer, journaling and studying
scripture lacked consistency andstructure, making it
challenging to truly deepen myrelationship with God.
When I first began my seminarywork while serving two church
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congregations full-time,everyone assumed I had my daily
devotional time perfectlyorganized, but, truth be told,
there were mornings I couldbarely find five minutes to
catch my breath, let alone diveinto deep reflection.
One day, as I rushed out thedoor with mismatched shoes.
I realized that even in mychaos there was a lesson.
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We're all just doing our bestin this journey of faith, a
beautiful work in progress.
Embracing God's grace andself-forgiveness, I realized
that true success in mydevotional life requires
prioritizing my spiritualpractices.
If you seek simple ways todeepen your connection with God,
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favorite beverage, and let'sdive
Reflecting on my days as a busypastor, I constantly struggled
with the challenge of jugglingmy pastoral responsibilities
while nurturing my own spiritualhealth.
It was only after I integratedmy daily devotional practices
with essential oils that Inoticed a significant
transformation in my emotionalintelligence and spiritual
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well-being.
These straightforward yetimpactful routines that we'll
talk about today are grounded inbiblical teachings and infused
with God's gifts from nature,and they lay the foundation for
a more intentional, enrichingwalk with the Lord.
Today, we're diving into threeoptions to balancing the
emotions through the lens ofbiblical insights.
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By dedicating just 10 minutes aday to one of these practices,
you can empower your spiritualjourney and experience a more
fulfilling relationship with God.
Emotional intelligence is theability to recognize, understand
and manage our own emotions, aswell as seeking to understand
the feelings of others.
It's a crucial aspect of ourspiritual growth, as it allows
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us to navigate life's challengeswith greater wisdom, compassion
and resilience, and the Bibleis rich with wisdom and guidance
on developing emotionalintelligence.
Today, we'll explore three keyinsights that can transform your
daily life.
Here's option one embracingbiblical boundaries for
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emotional well-being.
Setting and maintaining healthyboundaries is a pivotal element
of emotional intelligence, andthe Bible offers abundant wisdom
on this topic.
When we delve into scripture,we uncover numerous instances
where individuals intentionallyprioritize their spiritual
journey by creating space foremotional and spiritual renewal
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through setting boundaries.
In Mark, chapter 1, verse 35,we see the profound example of
Jesus who rose early in themorning, while it was still dark
, and went out and departed to asolitary place to pray.
His dedication to seekingsolitude with his heavenly
father underscores theimportance of making deliberate
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choices about our own time andenergy.
Incorporating this practice intoyour daily routine can
profoundly enhance youremotional intelligence and
spiritual growth.
Begin your day by sittingquietly in God's presence for
about three minutes to listenfor his guidance.
Set a timer if you need to Thendedicate the next seven minutes
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to a devotional routinecentered on setting biblical
boundaries.
Choose a passage of scripturethat speaks to the necessity of
guarding your heart PerhapsProverbs 4, verse 23, would be a
good one which advises us toguard our hearts above all else,
for it determines the course ofour lives.
As you meditate on this verse,consider how it applies to your
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personal circumstances.
Reflect on areas in yourrelationships, in your workplace
or your personal life whereboundaries may need to be
established or reinforced foryour well-being.
As you engage in this practice,consider using essential oils to
enhance your devotionalexperience.
Oils like Frankincense andLavender can help create a
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calming atmosphere, promoting asense of peace and clarity as
you set your intentions for theday.
Here's option two cultivatingspiritual affirmations for
emotional resilience.
In your journey towardsenhanced emotional intelligence,
cultivating a positive mindsetand maintaining emotional
resilience stand as pivotalachievements.
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The Bible offers an abundantsource of spiritual affirmations
.
Did you know that?
It does.
And using these will allow usto reframe our thoughts and
emotions and line them up withGod's truth and promises.
We can see this in Philippians,chapter 4, verse 13, which says
"I can do all things throughChrist who strengthens me.
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That's my favorite affirmation.
This verse not only strengthensour resolve, but also fortifies
our belief in overcoming life'shurdles with God's help.
To harness the full potential ofthese biblical insights,
integrate devotional routinesinto your daily life.
Devoting just 10 minutes a dayto spiritual affirmations can
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significantly boost youremotional intelligence.
Start by curating a selectionof biblical affirmations that
hold personal significance foryou.
Consider powerful reminderslike "I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.
That's Psalm 139, verse 14.
Or the assurance found in 2Timothy, chapter 1, verse 7,
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which says God has not given mea spirit of fear, but of power,
love and a sound mind.
Write these verses down onindex cards and organize them in
a pretty little box forsafekeeping.
As you repeat these affirmations aloud, let their profound
truths permeate your being,reshaping your mindset towards a
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more positive outlook.
his practice not onlystrengthens emotional resilience
, but also builds sturdybiblical boundaries that will
protect against negativity andself-doubt.
Enhancing this routine withbrief scripture reflection can
offer deeper insights into thecontext and richness of these
affirmations.
This combined approach fostersa robust framework for emotional
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stability, ensuring that yourfeelings are guided by the
wisdom of scripture.
Start today by embracing theseaffirmations, letting them guide
you to a more empowered andresilient spiritual life.
As you engage in this practice,consider using essential oils
to enhance the power of theseaffirmations, oils like Valor
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and Joy.
By combining your biblicalaffirmations with the
transformative properties ofessential oils, you can
cultivate a more positivemindset and navigate life's
challenges with greater ease andgrace and who doesn't want that
?
Over time, you may find thatsimply inhaling the aroma of
these oils instinctivelyredirects your thoughts to
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scripture and God's promises.
Okay, so here is option threeengaging in Bible study lessons
for emotional wisdom.
To truly harness the power ofbiblical principles for
emotional intelligence, it'svital to prioritize regular
Bible study as a cornerstone ofyour daily routine.
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The scriptures serve as awellspring of wisdom, offering
profound insights into how wecan navigate our emotions and
relationships with grace andunderstanding.
By nurturing a dedicated timefor God's word every day, we not
only enrich our spiritual lives, but we also enhance our
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emotional intelligence, buildinga strong foundation for
personal and spiritual growth.
A great way to implement thisprinciple is by carving out just
10 minutes a day for a focusedBible study lesson.
Choose passages thatspecifically delve into emotions
and how to navigate them, suchas Psalm 42, where the psalmist
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candidly explores feelings ofsadness and longing.
As you read, take the time tomeditate on the words inviting
the Holy Spirit to reveal deepertruths and applications for
your life.
Incorporating spiritualaffirmations based on these
passages can further reinforceyour learning and emotional
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growth.
Can you see how they all canblend together?
For example, after studyingPsalm 42, you might affirm I
trust in God's unfailing loveand guidance through every
emotional valley.
These affirmations act asbiblical boundaries guiding your
thoughts and emotions, aligningthem with God's truth.
Supplementing your biblicalstudy with a devotional routine
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can also solidify these lessons.
Seek out devotionals that focuson themes of emotional
intelligence, providingadditional insights and
reflections to enrich yourunderstanding.
Over time, these practices willnot only enhance your spiritual
awareness and empathy, but willalso empower your spiritual
journey, elevating both youremotional and spiritual
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well-being.
As you engage in this practice,consider using essential oils
such as Clarity or Inspiration.
These oils can help sharpenyour focus and promote a deeper
connection with God's Word.
By combining biblical studywith the power of essential oils
, you can gain valuable insightsinto emotional intelligence and
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how to apply them in youreveryday life.
Okay, so let's do a little recap.
In today's episode, we exploredthree biblical insights for
developing emotionalintelligence and empowering your
spiritual journey.
By dedicating just 10 minutes aday to one of these practices,
you can cultivate a deeper senseof emotional well-being,
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resilience and wisdom.
Option 1 (11:58):
Dedicate 10 minutes to
prayer and reflection.
Find a quiet space to sit withGod, allowing biblical
boundaries to protect youremotional well-being.
Option 2 (12:09):
Spend 10 minutes
practicing spiritual
affirmations.
Reframe your thoughts andemotions, speaking God's truth
and promises over your life.
Option 3 (12:22):
Engage in a 10-minute
Bible study, dive into
scriptures to draw practicalinsights for managing your
emotions and relationships withwisdom.
Or, if you like, you can weaveall three suggestions throughout
your day for a total of 30minutes a day with God.
Whether choosing one approachor integrating all of them, this
commitment will empower youremotional intelligence and
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spiritual growth.
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Remember this journey is ongoingand God is faithful in guiding
and transforming you every stepof the way.
As you incorporate thesepractices into your daily life,
remember that emotionalintelligence is a journey, not a
destination.
Be patient with yourself andtrust that God is at work in you
, transforming you from theinside out.
Let us pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, we thankyou for the wisdom and guidance
you provide through your word.
Help us to embrace biblicalboundaries, cultivate spiritual
affirmations and engage inregular Bible study as we seek
to develop emotionalintelligence and grow in our
relationship with you and withthose around us.
May your Holy Spirit guide useach day, empowering us to live
on purpose in Christ.
It is in Jesus' precious andholy name that we ask these
things, and all of God's peoplesay Amen.
I hope these routines inspireyou to harness the
transformative power ofemotional intelligence as you
walk with God day by day.
Thank you for tuning in todayand remember, just like setting
biblical boundaries, it's okayto say no to things that don't
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serve you well, like that thirdpiece of cake at the church
potluck.
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Join us next week as wecontinue to discover how to live
on purpose in Christ.
Until then, keep leaning intoHim and walking in His wisdom.
See you next time.