CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet Created to Draw Near: Beyond Devotional Doldrums
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Sep 16, 2024 Mike Emlet, a speaker from the 2020 CCEF National Conference, dives into enhancing intimacy with God through Scripture and prayer. He challenges misconceptions about devotional practices, emphasizing the balance between discipline and dependence on God. Emlet shares personal insights, including how college life shaped his faith. Listeners learn the transformative power of meditation on biblical texts and practical tips for daily reflection, such as the Ignatian Prayer of Examen, to stay connected with God amid distractions.
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Closet Devotions Story
- Mike Emlet shares a story of using a closet for private devotionals to avoid discomfort praying aloud around his non-Christian roommate.
- This illustrates the unusual nature of devotional practices from an outsider's perspective and personal devotional adaptability.
Scripture and Prayer Unite Believers
- Scripture and prayer are unique means God provided for believers to draw near to Him and strengthen faith.
- God's word and prayer serve as appointed channels conveying grace and fostering deeper intimacy with God.
Balance Discipline and Dependence
- Devotional discipline requires both personal effort and dependence on God's grace simultaneously.
- Consider devotional times as digging irrigation ditches, trusting God to fill them with living water.