Creating the Space
A practical Christian study of “Creating the Space,” with clear application for faith, relationships, and everyday life.
Season 6, Episode 43 · Creating the Space
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The story behind the idea
Whatever you are not willing to give up is going to be the thing that slows you down from achieving your dreams. He said, if that list is really long, it is improbable that you will ever achieve anything important. He goes on to say, I get asked all the time, Dan, what did you do to become successful?
What stands out
I don't know about you, but for me, the shower, I thought for a while that that's just this place that the Holy Spirit met me. Sorry, I should caveat that by saying not literally and actually, but it was this place where I was always super creative.
Why it matters
I really think they would tell you that that doesn't work out super well. They become very obstinate to direction because they're so zoned in with their games, and of course they're not learning anything from the worship. I talked to them recently and just productively, I understand they're going through a lot, and I just want to try to help them. I said, why don't you let me grab those phones from them when they come in in the morning, and then when they leave, we'll return them and they can enjoy them afterwards.
A faithful way forward
I like to play a little PlayStation for the last hour each night before bed, and I thought that might be a time to dig in a little bit. I had already kind of fallen out of love with golf a little bit and thought about maybe hanging it up for the summer. The only thing I was sure I wasn't going to do is fill it back in with stuff that wasn't directional or important.
Put it into practice
They set aside time every day to exercise or work with their bodies. They spend time around people that need help and they serve them, and they spend time around people who are nourishing to them and they draw the energy that they need to thrive.
Take the idea with you.
- 01What idea from this study most needs my attention right now?
- 02Where does this challenge the way I am currently thinking or living?
- 03What is one faithful step I can take this week?
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