EP 9 Integrating the Spiritual- Part 1: It's a Mindset

We know and have discussed the “why” behind prioritizing the spiritual, how do we actually go about the “how” of integrating it?
What are your first thoughts when hearing “integrating the spiritual?”
We were originally created as spiritual beings.
The Compartmentalizing Battle
Spiritual perspective towards my life 24/7
Focus on fitting God into the routine vs God being the filter of the routine
Intentionality vs Habituality
The problem with the Christian “Priority” List
Touchpoints: relationship vs lordship
The jealousy of God
Idolatry: He hates it
Fighting subtle “Christian” lingo that squeezes God into a checkbox
Awareness of the Presence of God in every aspect of life
Unbiblical fears….Theology matters!
Retraining your mindset over time
Filtering life through everything BUT God
Bristling at Lordship and Accountability
Unbalanced and self serving understanding of salvation
Everything yields and submits to the God filter
“Limitations”: we’ve all got them, but He is still Lord over all and wants you to use your limitations as means He has handed to you, to serve Him with
“Are You Lord in every aspect of my life?”
Imperfect always, yet always striving
Inviting God into every situation, being intentional about including Him in the everyday mundane is the true trenches of the Christian life
Ask God to to show you how/ where you need to integrate Him into your day and He will show you
Lense of Spirituality
Ideas how to integrate

The Holy Spirit is the helper in this effort

Just choose it and start implementing habits

Embrace that it is hard at first….over time, it does get easier

“Don’t grow weary in doing good”

Character Name Game: Bible vs Disney

Dorcas

Raya

Buzz

Megara

Mushi

Eudora

Puah

Elon

Kocoum

Drusilla

Dolores

Ariel

Resources mentioned:

“Practicing the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence

“A Thousand Gifts” by Anne Voskamp

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The Abide app