Become New with John Ortberg 40. Step 11: Seeking Conscious Contact with God | John Ortberg & Laura Turner
Mar 7, 2025
Discover the art of enhancing your connection with God by integrating prayer and meditation into your busy life. Learn how to manage your time effectively while prioritizing meaningful relationships. Delve into compassion and mindfulness in everyday interactions, especially towards those often overlooked. Experience the beauty of slowing down to cultivate a conscious relationship with the divine, exploring personal stories that highlight the importance of being present with others in a chaotic world.
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Busyness Fuels Spiritual Contact
- Life's busyness and limitations often deepen the desire for conscious contact with God.
- Recognizing our limits helps us focus on what's truly important and seek God's presence in daily life.
Seeing Others Through God's Eyes
- Laura Turner shares a story of a woman recovering from addiction and her impactful testimony.
- She contrasts the unnoticed cashier with celebrity admiration, prompting us to see others with God's eyes.
Hurry Blocks Spiritual Awareness
- Eliminating hurry is crucial to truly paying attention and loving others.
- Hurry blinds us to God's presence in people and situations around us.
