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What If I Don't Understand Myself | Mini Quiet Time Feb 08, 2023

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God understands us—sometimes better than we understand ourselves—and he wants us to understand him too. That's why Jesus told stories like the Parable of the Sower, which is all about understanding how our heart is affecting our relationship with God. Whether our hearts are hard, rocky, thorny, or soft, God wants to meet us where we are at. He understands us, and can help us get to a place where we can understand him too.

Check out this Mini Quiet Time to understand yourself better so you can understand God.

Reset with God: How to Get Out of a Spiritual Burnout | One Quick Thought Feb 06, 2023

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After many years of a global pandemic, it's easy to feel tired. The extra stressors in our lives put us at risk of burnout. The good thing is God and the Bible give us solutions to dealing with spiritual burnout so we don't get knocked down and give up. Things like religiosity, behaviorism, and a performance-driven mindset will make us feel burned out, and addressing these things will bring us relief.

Check out this One Quick Thought to learn how God wants to give us the relief and refreshment we're looking for through our relationship with him.

References:

Mark 12:24 NRSV

Matthew 23:1-4 NLT

Matthew 23:5-7 NLT

Matthew 23:25-26 NLT

We Have All Hit a Wall — the new york times article

American Psychological Association — Burnout and Stress Are Everywhere

Mysterium Tremendum — German theologian Rudolf Otto

Believe in the Impossible | Scripture Playlists Feb 01, 2023

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We have access to a powerful and loving God. As we pursue a relationship with him, we can trust that he is interested in us, cares for us, and has a plan for us. That means that even when we face the impossible, we can still have faith because God can do anything. Check out these verses of the Bible to learn to believe in the impossible. Check out our newest Scripture Playlist to learn more about how to believe in the impossible.

Follow along on https://deepspirituality.com/believe-in-the-impossible/

References:

Psalm 147:5 Voice

Ephesians 3:20 NV

Genesis 18:13-14 CSB

Romans 4:18-21 NLT

Matthew 19:26 CSB

Matthew 17:20 CEV

Hebrews 11:1 NIrV

Mark 9:23 NLT

John 6:29 NLT

Mark 5:36 NASB

Jeremiah 32:27 ERV

Hebrews 11:33-34 NLT

Matthew 21:21-22 NLT

Matthew 14:28-29 NLT

John 5:44 AMPC

John 20:28-29 AMP

Acts 5:38-39 NIV

Matthew 9:27-29 NIV

Luke 18:27 Voice

Hebrews 6:18 Voice

Luke 1:37 Voice

The Church Exodus: Why Attendance is Declining in America | One Quick Thought Jan 30, 2023

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Over the years, research has shown us that more and more people have been losing their interest in attending church, and these numbers have been multiplied over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This church attendance decline doesn't necessarily mean that people are losing their interest in God or a higher power, but it's still important. The way we live and conduct ourselves will greatly influence others' view of seeking out God and a spiritual community.

Watch this One Quick Thought to learn about creating an environment that is non-traditional, non-denominational, and life-changing, instead of setting up rules and traditions that can drive people away from religious institutions.

References:

Mark 11:12-14 NLT

Mark 11:15-17 NLT

Mark 11:18-21 NLT

Mark 1:14-15 NCV

Matthew 15:3 NIV

1 Corinthians 1:12 NIV

Mark 11:22-23 NLT

Mark 11:24-25 NLT

Pew Research Key Findings About Americans' View of God

Barna Americans Divided on Importance of Church

Barna 1 in 3 Practicing Christians Have Stopped Attending Church Since Covid-19

God Cares for Me | Scripture Playlists Jan 26, 2023

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We have a God who is attentive to even the seemingly minor issues of our lives. When we’re worried, weary, or hurting, we need to know that God has our back; he loves and cares for us. Check out these scriptures to learn more about how God cares for you.

Follow along with the scriptures on deepspirituality.com

References

1 Peter 5:7 NIV

Matthew 11:28-30 NLT

Matthew 6:30-32 NLT

Psalm 55:22 NLT

Isaiah 46:3-4 GW

Philippians 4:19 NLT

Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

Hebrews 13:5-6 AMP

John 10:14-15 NLT

Isaiah 40:11 NIV

Nahum 1:7 NIV

Hosea 11:3-4 GNT

Deuteronomy 1:29-31 NLT

Isaiah 49:15 GNT

Psalm 121:5-7 NLT

Psalm 23:4 AMP

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 AMP

Psalm 56:8-9 NLT

Psalm 27:10 CEV

Luke 12:6-7 NLT

1 Peter 5:7 AMP

Rebuilding Our Relationships After COVID | One Quick Thought Jan 23, 2023

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Christianity in its purest form is about loving one another deeply from the heart. Time and togetherness are huge components of building relationships, and the past three years of the pandemic have affected that. We need to evaluate how the pandemic has influenced the way we build relationships if we are going to move forward toward God's destiny for us and our friends. Watch this One Quick Thought to learn how to create a culture of friendship in which we build each other up in love.

References:

1 Peter 1:22 NIV
Ephesians 4:14-15 NIV
What We Learned About Relationships During the Pandemic ► https://time.com/6076596/relationship-lessons-during-covid-19/
The impact of coronavirus on mental health and relationships ► https://today.yougov.com/topics/society/articles-reports/2021/04/01/personality-study-mental-health-relationships

How Do I Persist in Prayer? | Mini Quiet Time Jan 19, 2023

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Sometimes life feels like a race. We have dreams we want to see happen and visions we want to accomplish, but it takes a lot of energy to keep running toward them. When we get tired, we start to think, I’m not going to make it. How bad would it be to stop now?

God knows how hard it can be for us to keep trying and keep believing. He doesn’t ask us to be perfect, or to burn ourselves out, or to fake it till we make it. He just asks us not to give up on our faith. Check out this Mini Quiet Time about the Parable of the Persistent Widow to learn how to keep persisting in prayer.

References:

Galatians 6:9 VOICE
Luke 18:1-8 NLT

4 Ways To Open Your Heart To God | One Quick Thought Jan 16, 2023

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When our hearts have been closed and vulnerability has become difficult, we need God's help to open up again. Rather than being anxious or negative when trying to work on things in our hearts, we can quietly wait for God. Even when things don't turn out the way we want in the moment, God can be our rock and security.

When we are secure in the fact that God loves us, is interested in us, and has a plan for our lives, our focus will shift from what we or other people think to what God thinks. We can open our hearts up to him by listening, talking, turning, and committing to being close to him.

Check out this week's One Quick Thought to learn more about the ways we can open our hearts to God.

References

Psalm 62:5-8 VOICE

God Has a Purpose for Me | Scripture Playlists Jan 12, 2023

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Discover the God who created you for something greater with these Bible verses on God’s plans for your life. Check out our newest Scripture Playlist to learn about how God has a purpose for you.

Follow along by reading the scriptures on our website at https://deepspirituality.com/god-has-a-purpose-for-me/

God Is Great | Scripture Playlists Jan 05, 2023

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The Bible has a lot to say about the greatness of God. To be “great” is to be remarkable, and that’s how the Bible describes God’s presence, compassion, strength, and much more.

Psalm 96:4 TPT

For the Lord's greatness is beyond description and he deserves all the praise that comes to him. He is our King-God and it's right to be in holy awe of him.

As we walk closely with him, he makes us great too, giving us the power to live remarkable lives.

Psalm 18:35 NLT

You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.

Check out this week’s Scripture Playlist to learn more about how God is great.

Follow along by reading the scriptures on our website at https://www.deepspirituality.com/god-is-great

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