CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet

Created to Draw Near: Beyond Devotional Doldrums

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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Mike Emlet

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Quick takeaways

Engaging in scripture and prayer fosters intimacy with God, emphasizing consistent practices over mere techniques for deeper spiritual growth.

Utilizing structured resources like pre-written prayers enriches personal devotion by connecting believers to a broader historical and theological context.

Deep dives

Creating Intimacy Through Devotion

Engaging in scripture reading and prayer is essential for developing intimacy with God. These practices enable believers to draw near to Him and fortify their faith, emphasizing that the Bible is considered a living entity rather than just text. Situations like the speaker's use of a closet for quiet time illustrate the lengths one may go to maintain a relationship with God amidst social pressure. True communication with God is believed to occur during these moments of prayer, transforming them into designated means of grace facilitated by the Holy Spirit.

Intro

2min

Nurturing Intimacy with God Through Scripture and Prayer

3min

Cultivating a Rich Devotional Life: Misconceptions and Practices

8min

The Transformative Power of Meditation and Reflection

19min

The Practice of Daily Examine and Prayer Resources

18min

Today’s episode is a session from our 2020 National Conference: Created to Draw Near. The session is by Mike Emlet and is titled “Beyond Devotional Doldrums: Using Scripture and Prayer to Foster Intimacy with God.” Emlet discusses some practices to faithfully and creatively engage in Scripture reading and prayer, which are two means God has provided for believers to regularly draw near to him and strengthen our faith.

We’re looking forward to our 2024 National Conference: Rest in just a few weeks! There’s still time to register for the conference in-person and virtually. Learn more at ccef.org/2024.

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