The Power of the One Minute Pause

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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 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 dayUse the pause in moments of overwhelm or anxietyDownload The One Minute Pause app from John Eldredge to be guided through the practice (the app is completely free).Spread the Word:If you enjoyed this episode, would you help us spread the word by sharing it on social media? Tag me (@lindsaysterchi) on Facebook or Instagram so I can connect with you there. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!Connect with us on social:@newhopechurchccwww.newhopechurch.cc/listenConnect with Lindsay:Instagram: @lindsaysterchiFacebooklindsaysterchi.comSubscribe to the other podcasts in the New Hope Podcast Network:The New Hope Podcast (weekend messages)New Hope Underground (a behind-the-scenes look at all things NH)GL Talk (a podcast for group life leaders)YouthCast (a podcast for the Jr. High and High School youth of NH) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.