Introduction and Purpose

In preparing for this time of intentional devotion, I found that the part of me that is most ready to tackle a challenge head on, to swim against the current, and to conquer the terrain, was the part of me that needed to be the quietest. Instead of nurturing spiritual intimacy, we often try to work harder, do more, and be better.

If you're also inclined to charge in and take over, be prepared for some holy frustration. Spiritual disciplines are not so much feats of personal and internal strength, as they are an orientation towards God and away from ourselves.

It's been said that one of the most important things we do is to create space in our busy lives for God to act. We have to actively work to keep everything in life from piling up. Over the weeks to come, I hope that these devotions can be a chance to carve out space for God to interact with you. These aren’t a challenge that you can fail or pass, just space for God to speak to you, to show you something beautiful, or even to just rest for a moment.

I've done my best to give bite-size reflections for you over the next few weeks which I hope will challenge you, but not overwhelm you. Each week will include a scripture passage to read and reflect on, and a devotional application to consider. I'll be praying daily for God to speak to you through God's word, and through your time spent with him.


Jeremiah Hinton
Pastoral Resident