Can you really turn your day around in just sixty seconds? Sometimes all it takes is a few moments of resting in the presence of Jesus to relieve anxiety and find what we need to keep going. In this week's episode, we'll learn a short and simple practice that will help you turn away from whatever is going on in your life and focus on Jesus, asking for more of his love and life. [This episode is part of the summer replay series of my favorite episodes. New episodes return in Fall 2021!]

This Week's Practice: The One Minute Pause

*This practice is adapted from Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad by John Eldredge.*

How to Do the Practice:

• Step away from the noise and chaos of your day.
• Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
• Remember that Jesus is with you and cares for you.
• Pray: Jesus, I give everyone and everything to you.
• Ask for union with God and for more of his life and love to fill you.

Two Ways to Use the Pause:

• Set a reminder on your phone to go off at a couple different points in your day
• Use the pause in moments of overwhelm or anxiety

Download The One Minute Pause app from John Eldredge to be guided through the practice (the app is completely free).

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