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When You Want to Spend Time With God But Don’t Know Where to Start
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- Sep 1, 2026
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Summary
Sometimes the hardest part of devotional life isn’t loving God.It’s not knowing where to begin. So many women quietly feel stuck because they think they need the perfect routine, the perfect setup, or the perfect level of discipline before they can really connect with God. But relationship rarely grows that way. Sometimes closeness begins in much smaller ways than we expect.A walk. A verse that lingers. A creative moment. A quiet nudge to pay attention. In this conversation, we’re talking about why small beginnings matter, how experimentation can actually be part of devotional life, and why you don’t need a complete spiritual overhaul to start cultivating connection with God. QUOTE MOMENT “You learn relationship by being in relationship. You learn what creates connection by spending time together.” 📌 LINKS + RESOURCES * Explore the 10-Day Do Something Challenge * Join the Figs Community * Watch on YouTube 🩵 CONNECT WITH BENEATH THE FIG TREE * Instagram * YouTube * Email List * Website 🎶 Original theme music for Beneath The Fig Tree composed by Matthew Lawhon. © Beneath The Fig Tree, 2026. Topics discussed: devotional life, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, quiet time struggles, connecting with God, hearing God, spiritual rhythms, devotional practices, overcoming spiritual pressure, cultivating closeness with God 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