Today's Devotional
Hello October
Hey there!
Welcome to a brand-new month of the 5+2 Devotional! We’re so glad you’re still on this journey with us. This devotional isn’t just a habit — it’s a weekly invitation to draw closer to God and to grow as one church family.
What people notice in our lives– our kindness, faithfulness, and patience — flows out of the hidden places where we meet with Him. It’s in those quiet, unhurried moments that His Word aligns our hearts and His Spirit renews our strength.
So this month, slow down. Make space. Let Scripture speak to you, and let the Holy Spirit stir fresh faith within you. When we offer God our simple, honest obedience, He has a way of turning the ordinary into something powerful.
We’re grateful to journey alongside you. Let’s keep leaning in, listening, and following the Spirit — 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.
Quiet with God
God often comes in the quiet, not the noise. Silence is His invitation to stillness. Find a quiet corner. Sit still for fifteen minutes. Breathe slowly and pray, “Come, Holy Spirit.” Listen for His whisper.
Feast and Celebrate
Celebration is the fruit of trust. When you feast, you declare that God provides more than enough. Celebrate God’s goodness with a meal, dessert, or small treat. Invite others to share in your joy. Say a prayer of thanks before you eat.
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!