In all honesty, I have NOT been very good at sticking to reading plans or devotionals. I have a full page list of devotionals I’ve begun & have not finished within my Bible app. However, somehow, with this devotional, I’ve been consistent & have completed at least 5 - 6 plans (new personal best). This is largely due to how rich & insightful the writings are!
They do a great job at speaking into the places and spaces of life that connect with one another. It honors the complexity of life by writing in such a way that leaves room for healthy ambiguity, and individual processes to fill in the blanks. It leads you to think differently about your thoughts, emotions, spirituality, and how they influence one another. It’s filled with mindful prompts that are always profound.
Less homework-ish & more meditation-y.
When reading, you can tell the authors have been through some stuff with regards to the rigidity of church, religion, and traditional ways of thinking. Some of that old pain bleeds through in the content, but there is something about that rawness & authenticity that makes the insight relatable rather that coming from a place of “I have overcome this”.
I go to ThePracticeCoDevotionals most mornings of the week, and I usually never regret taking those 10 minutes to dig into my own heart & get honest about what’s there. Thank you for helping to facilitate a more meaningful connection to myself and what makes me, me.