Midweek check-in: how's the Breathed On challenge going?
On Monday, the first touch was a Mirror Check — crossing out the name shame calls you and writing what God calls you instead. Today's touch is about drawing near.
Touch Two: Ten Minutes, One Letter
James 4:8 is the anchor for today: "Come near to God and he will come near to you."
Here's how to take the step:
- Put your phone in another room. Not face down. Another room.
- Set a timer for ten minutes.
- Open to the Gospel of John. Start with chapter 1, or pick up wherever you left off.
- At the top of a page, write "Dear [your name]."
- Read one chapter like it's a letter written to you.
- When you finish, write one sentence back. A question, a thank-you, a confession — whatever's honest.
That's it. Ten minutes.
Why It's a Letter
Today's chapter pointed out a detail in "Super Good Feeling" by Bleach: the turning point in the song is reading God's letter. Life got clearer the closer they let Him come — and it started with a page they opened.
Many of us approach the Bible like a rulebook or a textbook. Reading it like a letter changes the posture. You're not studying for a test. You're hearing from Someone who calls you friend.
Why It's Only Ten Minutes
Because nearness isn't a reward for the super-spiritual. You don't need an hour, a perfect quiet time, or a theology degree. You need one honest step. James 4:8 promises that when you take it, He takes one too.
We'll check in one last time on Saturday.
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