Today's Devotional
Hello November
Hey there!
Welcome to yet another month of the 5+2 Devotional! We’re truly thankful that you’re choosing to continue this spiritual journey with our church. This devotional is not meant to be just another item on your schedule; it is an opportunity to consistently draw nearer to God and allow Him to shape who we are.
What people observe in our lives, such as the way we care, serve and give, starts long before anyone sees it. It begins in the unseen moments when we meet with God, read His word, and allow His Spirit to work within us. Those quiet times are where real transformation begins.
As we step into this month, we encourage you to pause each day, slow your pace, and open the Scriptures with a ready heart. God delights in taking the small offerings we bring and doing far more with them than we could ever imagine.
Devotional Guide
Daily Devotionals
To get started, you can follow this format.
Be still (1 min): Become aware of God’s presence.
Read (5-6 min): The day’s passage. Read aloud if possible.
Listen (3-4 min): What is the Spirit highlighting?
Micro-practice (whole day): Apply what God has spoken to you.
Practice Discernment
Test impressions by Scripture, Christ‑likeness, Community, and Fruit (Gal 5:22-23). When guidance is directional or sensitive (finance, relationships, major decisions), loop in an FGA leader.
Choose love over spectacle; humility over hype.
Weekly Check-in
Find a buddy/LifeGroup and connect weekly via text or in-person. You can use the given prompts and pray brief blessings for each other.
Sabbath Twice A Month
Pick 2 days this month where you will stop, rest, delight and practice love. If a whole day isn’t possible, carve out some consecutive hours.
Read For Pleasure
Enjoyment is not unspiritual. God delights when you find simple joy in what is good. Pick up a good book, a devotional, or even poetry. Read slowly, not for information but for restoration.
Simplify and Let Go
Sabbath is a time to loosen our grip on things. Simplicity opens space for God – clear one small area in your home. Give away something you no longer need. As you do, whisper, “Lord, You are enough.”
Pause from work to rest in God. Deepen your understanding of the sabbath here.
Saturday Review
Use the Examen prompts to reflect on your week. Learn more about the practice of the Examen here.
Daily Posts
What happens in public begins in private.
Our serving, giving, living and loving others all flow from time spent alone with the Lord, listening to His Word, being shaped by His Spirit, and responding to His heart.
Take a few moments each day to slow down.
Open your Bible. Quiet your soul. Let God speak. When we bring Him our five loaves and two fish, He multiplies them beyond what we could ever imagine.
Welcome to the journey! We’re so glad you’re part of it! Together, let’s walk deeper with the Spirit!