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Brave Hearted Ministry Summer Retreat: Session Two: Be Still by Rev. Maria Guzman

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  Session Two: Be Still Learning to Listen "Be still and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, I pray Session One went well for you! Retreat Moment Before you begin this session, take a slow, deep breath. Release any tension you are carrying. Set aside your to-do list, your worries, and the conversations still echoing in your mind. Ask the Holy Spirit to quiet your heart. Remember, God is not asking you to perform today - He is simply inviting you to be with Him. If possible, find a quiet place where you can spend a few uninterrupted moments in His presence before continuing. Welcome & Reflection After we arrive in God's presence, the next invitation is to be still. For many of us, (including myself), stillness does not come naturally. Our lives are filled with constant activity, responsibilities, notifications, conversations, and endless thoughts competing with our attention. Even in moments of prayer, our minds often race ahead of everyt...
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Brave Hearted Ministry Summer Retreat: Session One: Arrive by Rev. Maria Guzman

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Brave Hearted Ministry Summer Retreat Session One — Arrive Preparing Your Heart “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” — James 4:8 (NLT) Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Retreat Moment Before you begin this session, take a deep breath. Slow down. Release the noise of the day. Ask the Holy Spirit to settle your heart. This is not just another reading or study. This is a divine appointment with your Heavenly Father. If possible, find a quiet space where you can be still for a few moments before continuing. Welcome & Reflection Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to truly arrive ? We may be physically present, yet mentally still carrying conversations, responsibilities, or concerns from earlier in the day. Even when we desire to meet with God, our hearts can feel scattered. Before God transforms our direction, He often invites us to slow down. Before He speaks, He invites us to listen. Before we move forward, He invites us to simply come. That is where this retreat be...
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