DEEPER FAITH
While certainly not a complete list, here are some options in which you can spend time with Jesus each day. Find any pocket of time available: first thing in the morning, ten minutes before a meeting, or while you are commuting, making dinner, exercising, or folding laundry. He’s available to meet you wherever and whenever!
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Note: The suggestions below include faves from the EJC Team. It is a variety of voices that we have learned from; however we do not necessarily endorse everything they say or share.
just a taste
IF YOU HAVE 5 MIN
Listen to a worship song, allowing it to help you focus on Jesus. A few suggestions:
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Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
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Oh How He Loves Us - David Crowder
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So In Love - Isla Vista Worship
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Or check out the Echo Joy Collective Playlist on Spotify!
Read a devotional. Some recommendations:
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Discover God's Dream for You - Jennie Allen
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Sermon of the Week - Bethel Redding
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Fighting Words - Ellie Holcomb
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
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View and reflect on the Verse of the Day Story on the YouVersion Bible App.
IF YOU HAVE 15 MIN
feeling it
Set a timer and pray. Just talk to Him. Ask Him to show you how much He loves you.
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Read or listen to the Bible (YouVersion Bible App has a read aloud option). Consider reading the story of one of the remarkable women of the Bible... such as Ruth, Deborah, or Pheobe.
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Find a scripture that speaks to you. Pray it over yourself out loud and ask Him to bring these to fruition in your life. Choose one of these or pick your own:
2 Timothy 1:7
Romans 12:2
Hebrews 10:23
Ephesians 4:31-32
James 1:17
1 Corinthians 6:19
Psalms 136:26
Revelations 21:4
IF YOU HAVE 30 MIN
can’t stop now
Listen to a podcast by a Christian speaker, preacher, or author that you admire. Try one of our favorites:
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Unlocking Us - Brene Brown
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The Godmother - Lisa Bevere
Watch YouTube or other video message from your favorite Bible teacher, such as Andy Stanley from Northpoint Community Church.
Journal your prayers from the following prompts:
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Tell Jesus how you’ve sought to fill your cup with things other than Him.
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Thank Him for the ways He has drawn you to Him.
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Praise Him for being your perfect Living Water.
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Ask Him how to share the Living Water with those in your circle of influence.
overflowing love
IF YOU HAVE AN HOUR
Attend a church service, live or streaming, and take in the word of God through an inspirational pastor and worship music.
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Check out The Chosen. This drama about the life of Jesus truly brings the Bible to life. Watch online or download the Angel app.
Join us at an Echo Gathering! These casual get-togethers allow time to connect with other women while exploring a topic that is relevant to women today.
Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”