WEEK 6 DAY 3
Soul to Soul Conversations
Devotional
When was the last time you had a real conversation with God? Not a quick prayer before a meal or a hurried request for help, but a genuine, soul-to-soul conversation where you told Him exactly what's happening in your heart? Many of us have learned to present our "Sunday best" to God, carefully editing our prayers to sound more spiritual or acceptable. But true Sabbath rest requires radical honesty. It means stopping long enough to acknowledge the anger, fear, disappointment, or confusion that's been building up inside. God isn't shocked by your struggles or offended by your questions. He's not waiting for you to clean up your act before you approach Him. In fact, He's inviting you to bring your messy, complicated, real self into His presence. This is where healing begins - not in pretending everything is fine, but in admitting when it's not. Think about your closest relationships. They're built on honesty, vulnerability, and authentic communication. Your relationship with God works the same way. He already knows what you're going through, but He wants to hear it from you. He wants to be trusted with your real thoughts and feelings. This kind of honest communication with God isn't just therapeutic - it's transformational. When you stop hiding and start sharing, you create space for God to work in ways you never imagined possible.
Bible Verse
'Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat."' - 1 Kings 19:5
Reflection Question
What would you say to God if you knew He wanted to hear your completely honest thoughts and feelings about your current circumstances?
Quote
How long has it been not just so you went and just stopped and just said a prayer. But I mean soul to soul, said God, this is what's going on in my soul.
Prayer
God, I want to be real with You. Help me to stop editing my prayers and start sharing my heart honestly. Give me courage to trust You with my deepest thoughts and feelings. Amen.
*This devo was developed using Sermon Shots
When was the last time you had a real conversation with God? Not a quick prayer before a meal or a hurried request for help, but a genuine, soul-to-soul conversation where you told Him exactly what's happening in your heart? Many of us have learned to present our "Sunday best" to God, carefully editing our prayers to sound more spiritual or acceptable. But true Sabbath rest requires radical honesty. It means stopping long enough to acknowledge the anger, fear, disappointment, or confusion that's been building up inside. God isn't shocked by your struggles or offended by your questions. He's not waiting for you to clean up your act before you approach Him. In fact, He's inviting you to bring your messy, complicated, real self into His presence. This is where healing begins - not in pretending everything is fine, but in admitting when it's not. Think about your closest relationships. They're built on honesty, vulnerability, and authentic communication. Your relationship with God works the same way. He already knows what you're going through, but He wants to hear it from you. He wants to be trusted with your real thoughts and feelings. This kind of honest communication with God isn't just therapeutic - it's transformational. When you stop hiding and start sharing, you create space for God to work in ways you never imagined possible.
Bible Verse
'Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat."' - 1 Kings 19:5
Reflection Question
What would you say to God if you knew He wanted to hear your completely honest thoughts and feelings about your current circumstances?
Quote
How long has it been not just so you went and just stopped and just said a prayer. But I mean soul to soul, said God, this is what's going on in my soul.
Prayer
God, I want to be real with You. Help me to stop editing my prayers and start sharing my heart honestly. Give me courage to trust You with my deepest thoughts and feelings. Amen.
*This devo was developed using Sermon Shots