How to put Jesus first with Gretchen Saffles
If you\u2019re anything like me, the busyness of life sometimes causes priorities to get mixed up, and I find myself not in the Word as much as I\u2019d like to be. If you can relate, you\u2019re going to love today\u2019s guest. I\u2019m sitting down with Gretchen Saffles, the founder of Well-Watered Women and author of Word Before World, a devotional that helps us keep Jesus at the center of our lives.
Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn in today\u2019s episode:
- Gretchen shares her journey of realizing the impact of starting her day on social media and how she made a deliberate shift to put Jesus first.
- Encouragement to trust God\u2019s plan and rely on him in our weaknesses.
- Practical tips for evaluating your daily habits and making intentional changes to prioritize your time with God.
Gretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, a ministry dedicated to encouraging women to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She\u2019s also the author of Word Before World, a devotional designed to help women prioritize their relationship with Jesus. Gretchen\u2019s heart for guiding women back to the word shines through in her writing and in today\u2019s conversation.
Join us for this grace-filled discussion that will inspire you to re-evaluate your habits and put Jesus first, right where he needs to be.
Timestamps
03:01 Prioritizing God's word: A key to spiritual growth
07:50 Parenting with imperfections: trusting in God's plan
13:06 Moving from reading God's word because we have to, to delighting in it
18:47 Overcoming challenges: creating a Bible reading plan
29:10 Community and accountability: encouragement in prioritizing time with God
32:05 Delighting in God's word: experiencing its transformative power
Resources Mentioned
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