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Ever crawl into bed and realize the day rushed by without a single quiet pause with God? We’ve all been there, and today we open a gentle but practical path forward—small, sacred pauses that fit real life. Instead of waiting for a perfect schedule, we can choose presence in the middle of the mess and discover how a five-minute rhythm can reset the heart without adding pressure.
We start by naming the “later” mirage and trading perfection for grace. You’ll also get a clear, repeatable five-minute routine. We show how daily margins—brewing coffee, traffic, dishes—can become invitations for awareness instead of distractions. With Mary and Martha as our lens, we embrace rhythms, not rules, and learn to adapt practices to changing seasons: one verse on hard days, deeper study when life allows. Along the way, we share community resources at DevotionDrops.com along with gentle encouragement to keep showing up, even when it’s messy or brief.
If you’re longing for a God-aligned day that blends sacred and ordinary, this conversation offers tools you can use immediately. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. What small moment will you reclaim for prayer today?
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Chapters
1. The Struggle To Make Time For God (00:00:00)
2. Paula’s Story And Grace Over Guilt (00:01:07)
3. Invitation And Coaching With Aromas (00:02:32)
4. Later Is A Mirage: Choosing Moments Now (00:03:33)
5. Scripture, Scent, And Creating Sacred Pauses (00:04:49)
6. Journaling As Mindful Worship (00:06:37)
7. A Five-Minute Devotional Rhythm (00:07:47)
8. Transforming Daily Margins Into Prayer (00:09:23)
9. Grace Over Shame: Mary And Martha (00:10:20)
10. Rhythms Not Rules For Sustainable Growth (00:12:33)
11. Prayer Without Ceasing In Everyday Life (00:14:33)
12. Community Invitation And Helpful Resources (00:15:42)
13. Closing Encouragement And Next Steps (00:16:53)
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