Checklist Culture vs. Intimacy with God
Episode 6
Hi friends,
Today’s episode is a little different, I think, than its predecessors, so I hope you enjoy it.
As I thought through the subculture of Christianlandia, I found myself thinking more than anything else about the amazingly awkward reality that God communicates with us in ways that are pretty much intangible and usually super hard to describe. I think a lot of times, it feels like actual intimacy with Him is something that is maybe misnomered, but the truth it, when by revealing Himself through Jesus the Word, He made clear that relationship with us is definitely one of the ways He wants us to know Him.
Anyway.
I would love to know your thoughts, so if you feel like sharing them, I’m all ears over here. As always, my assistant Irma helped me with some journal prompts to help process this week. Enjoy!
With love and prayers from the middle,
Bria
What does silence with God feel like to me?
Explore your emotional response to seasons when God feels quiet. Is it fear, frustration, peace, or something else?What voices have shaped my understanding of God’s voice?
Reflect on pastors, parents, culture, or tradition. Which ones helped you listen—and which ones made it harder?Are there place in my life where I crave checklists more than I crave intimacy with God?
Identify areas where you seek clarity, control, or certainty. What might God be inviting you to release?What would it look like to wait for God’s voice?
Describe a practice, posture, or prayer that might help you listen—not necessarily for God to answer, but for His presence.