Today's Devotional
Hello!
Welcome to a new month of the 5+2 Devotional! We’re so glad you’re here and continuing this journey with us. Each week gives us space to quiet the noise and draw near to Jesus again.
So much competes for our attention, yet God meets us when we slow down long enough to listen. In those simple moments with Him, our perspective shifts, our faith is refreshed, and our hearts begin to align with His.
This month, come with curiosity and an open spirit. Notice how God speaks—not just through Scripture, but through everyday moments, people, and gentle nudges. Often it’s the small, faithful steps that shape us the most.
As we offer God our time and willingness, He grows things in us that we could never produce on our own. We’re thankful to walk this path with you. Let’s keep seeking, trusting, and growing—together.
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.
Give Thanks Always
Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s present. It reminds your soul that everything is grace. Write down ten things you’re thankful for this week. They can be small or big. Read the list slowly, thanking God for each one. Let thanksgiving rise like worship.
Rest Your Body
Rest is not weakness. It’s worship. Your body is a gift to be cared for, not driven to exhaustion. Schedule rest as you would a meeting. Sleep longer, take a nap, stretch, or do something that physically refreshes you. Rest without guilt. Let it remind you that you are loved, not for what you do, but for who you are in God.
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!