Ask Pastor John What a Fruitful Devotional Feels Like
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Dec 22, 2025 What does it feel like to truly meet God through Scripture? A heartfelt discussion reveals how unprepared hearts block encounters with the divine. Insights from Wesley Duell emphasize intense spiritual pursuit for deeper connections. Heartwarming stories from Romans 9 illustrate how moments of divine interaction can spark thankfulness and hope. Readers are encouraged to embrace daily encounters with God's Word using the Navigator's Bible Reading Plan to cultivate an enriching spiritual life.
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Prepare Your Heart Intentionally
- Prepare your heart before Bible reading by cultivating spiritual receptivity and solitude.
- Try extended retreats or focused reading to align your disposition with Scripture for deeper encounters.
Pursue Deep Retreats Occasionally
- Ask hard after God by pursuing extended, concentrated times of Scripture in solitude when possible.
- Consider weekend retreats or extended reading to recalibrate spiritual sensitivity.
Use Spiritual Writing As Preparation
- Read devotional works from writers who have seen Scripture's glory to prepare your taste.
- Let their language and experience prime your heart for encountering Christ in the Bible.
