
Hey there, welcome to yet another month of the 5+2 Devotional!
We’re so glad you’re continuing this journey with us. This devotional isn’t just a routine; it’s an invitation to keep growing deeper with God as a church. What people see in our lives – our serving, giving, and loving begins in the quiet moments we spend with the Lord.
In those private spaces, His Word shapes us, and His Spirit strengthens us. So this month, take time each day to pause, open your Bible, and let God speak. When we bring Him our simple “five loaves and two fish,” He multiplies them far beyond what we expect.
We’re grateful to walk this journey with you. Let’s keep going deeper with the Spirit, together.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pause from work to rest in God. Deepen your understanding of the sabbath here.
Use the Examen prompts to reflect on your week. Learn more about the practice of the Examen here.
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