BONUS | You Really Need to Slow Down, and Here’s Why

Before we get much further in our Advent series, we encourage you to slow down and live with more intention. The holiday season’s tendency to be all “hustle-and-bustle” can be an insidious distraction from God’s presence in our lives. God commands your awareness of him, observation of his handiwork, and participation in his Kingdom work. In this episode, Allison explains the necessity of solitude with God and provides tips on seeking God’s presence daily. We all do this imperfectly, so it’s not about striving for perfection! It’s about looking for God with an honest heart and open mind.

Thank you for joining us! Below, you can find the information we studied for this episode.

Scriptures

• Psalm 46:10
• Matthew 7:7-12, 14:13
• Mark 1:35
• Luke 6:12-13, 10:38-42, 22:39-44
• John 15:4-11
• Hebrews 4:14-16 

Bible Study Resources

(Please note that the inclusion of a source is not necessarily an endorsement of every idea or message purported by said author or individual. However, these are helpful resources to be used with discretion.)

• Bible App (YouVersion)
• Bible Gateway
• Bible Hub
• Bible Project YouTube
• Blue Letter Bible
• Daily Grace Co 2022 Bible Reading Plan
• Enduring Word Commentary
• ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
• Got Questions - FAQs about Christianity
• New Morning Mercies Devotional

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