# Maybe Devotional Life Has Felt Harder Than It Should

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Podcast: [Beneath The Fig Tree | Cultivate a Devotional Life You Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beneath-the-fig-tree-cultivate-a-devotional-life-you-love-6718005)
Published: 2026-06-09T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rosejordan.substack.com/p/maybe-devotional-life-has-felt-harder
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Maybe devotional life has felt harder than it should. Maybe you genuinely love God… but still quietly wonder why connecting with Him seems easier for everyone else. Why some people seem naturally disciplined, consistent, and confident in their relationship with God while you feel frustrated, behind, or like you’re constantly starting over. This season is an invitation to let go of shame, pressure, and performance—and begin cultivating a devotional life that actually brings life. In this invitation conversation, Rose shares the heart behind the new Beneath The Fig Tree series, Cultivate A Devotional Life You Actually Love, and why she believes relationship with God was never meant to feel like a formula. QUOTE MOMENT “Relationship can’t be found in a formula. It’s so much bigger than that.” 📌 LINKS + RESOURCES • Join the Figs Community 🩵 CONNECT WITH BENEATH THE FIG TREE • Instagram @BeneathTheFigTree • YouTube @BeneathTheFigTree • Email List • Website 🎶 Original theme music for Beneath The Fig Tree composed by Matthew Lawhon. © Beneath The Fig Tree, 2026. Topics discussed: devotional life, quiet time, spiritual growth, Christian encouragement, Bible study struggles, relationship with God, spiritual shame, devotional rhythms This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

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