How to Meet with God Daily What does it mean to truly meet with God every day? In this episode, we explore spiritual formation, prayer, sacrifice, hearing Christ's voice, and the daily rhythm of discipleship through The Meet - the first pillar of The Big Three. ____________ Episode Notes If eternal life is knowing God, then discipleship cannot stay theoretical. It must become relational, personal, and lived. In this episode, we begin Part I of The Big Three by exploring The Meet - daily, private, unhurried time with Christ. This not another checklist episode. This is a call to communion. We talk about why spiritual formation begins in sidedness, how Jesus modeled private prayer before public ministry, why hearing the Shepherd's voice is cultivated through abiding, and why sacrifice is not an add-on to Christianity but part of its very shape. YOu'll hear how The Meet, The Temple, and the Ministry form a rhythm - not a mechanical system - and why reversing that order leads to burnout, noise, and hollow service. This episode also walks through: What daily communion with Christ looks like in real life Why the new birth matters for hearing His voice How Scripture begins to burn in the heart of the disciple Why obedience, sacrifice, and worship belong together How Private surrender prepares us for public faithfulness Free next step: Join the free Patreon membership to download the devotional that goes with this EP6-P1 The Meet. Support members can also access the full workbook devotional built to help you practice The Meet, strengthen spiritual discipline, and establish a lasting discipleship rhythm. __________ Timestamped Episode Notes Timestamp 00:00 – Cold start – Spiritual formation must become relational 01:17 – Episode Introduction – The Big Three: Meet, Temple, Ministry 02:46 – The Big Three: Not a System – A Rhythm 05:45 – The Meet – Daily, Private, unhurried time with God 07:41 – The Temple – Stewardship of body, mind, rest, and health 12:03 – The Ministry – Everything flowing out of the first two 14:29 – Doorway: New Birth is the key 18:18 – The Meet: Definition, Practice, Scripture 28:39 – Hearing His Voice, Word Burning in Our Hearts 42:37 – The Meet: The Foundation of Sacrifice 54:52 – The Gospel Defined by Sacrifice 58:47 – The Big Three – Established in Sacrifice 59:49 – Why the Meet Comes First: The Meet – Where Sacrifice Begins 01:03:58 – Obedience – Sacrifice – Worship 01:04:58 – Preparing the Way for Standing Episodes -------------------- Key Topics Covered Spiritual formation vs. information-only Christianity The Big Three: The Meet, The Temple, The Ministry Daily Prayer and unhurried time with God Hearing the voice of Christ through Scripture New birth, belief, and eternal life in John's Gospel Sacrifice as the foundation of discipleship Private obedience before public ministry Abiding in Christ for endurance and longevity --------------------- Key Scriptures Mentioned John 7.37-38; John 10.27; John 15.4-5; John 1.10-13; John 3.16-18, 35-36; Luke 24.27, 32, 44-49; Mark 1.35; Matthew 6.33; 1 Corinthians 14.40; Psalm 5.3; Psalm 46.10; Isaiah 26.3-4; Psalm 55.22; Philippians 4.6-7; Matthew 26.41; Matthew 10.1-42; Romans 12.1-3; ___________ Founders Message: Although we have provided both the Devotional/Workbook during these four to five episodes, it is due to the updates on the format and improvements on materials offered to our listeners and to get a taste of what this ministry's desire is - leaning towards bringing you the listener to a nearness and intimate relationship with Christ Jesus. We pray the materials are a blessing. We appreciate any feedback in order to continue to serve to the best this ministry is capable of achieving. Amen. Founder Luis Alfredo Freddie Hernandez | Servant of the Most High ___________ Free Membership Join the free membership to download the devotional companion for this episode. Support Membership Support members receive the full workbook devotional, including: guided reflection questions journaling prompts Scripture study pathways practical application exercises deeper discipleship formation tools This is the foundation. This is the wake-up call. This is the beginning of real discipleship. Join here: Patreon.com/9113bc Follow, share, and send this to one brother or sister who needs to move from information to communion. The following download is available here as Patreon is having issues that need attentiiion: for those interested in deeper growth in their relationship with Christ Jesus herer are both the devotional and workbook of the current podcast, "The Meet." Click the link: (DOWNLOAD) ___________ Resource Recommendations for This Episode Podcasts Rule of Life Podcast - Strong fit for "arranging everyday life around being with and becoming like Jesus, " with seasons on prayer, fasting, solitude, Scripture, and community. (practicingtheway.org) Practicing the way Podcast - strong resource for apprenticeship to Jesus in everyday life. (practicingtheway.org) The Contemplative Pastor - useful especially for leaders and ministers trying to become more unhurried, prayerful, and peaceful. (practicingtheway.org) Books Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster - classic text on spiritual practices and formation. (HarperCollins) Scripture-focused article series on spiritual disciplines from Desiring God - especially helpful for framing prayer, meditation, and biblical spiritual discipline without reducing it to performance. (Desiring God) Videos BibleProject: The Lord's Prayer - strong companion for your prayer emphasis. (BibleProject) BibleProject: Shema/ Listen - excellent for your "hearing His voice" theme. (BibleProject) BibleProject video library - broad Scripture animation resource for devotional follow - up. (BibleProject) ___________ Devotional reading plan for this episode 5-day reading companion Day 1 - John 17.3; John 15.1-11 Day 2 - Mark 1.35; Psalm 5.3; Psalm 63 Day 3 - John 10.1-18, 27; Luke 24.13-35 Day 4 - Matthew 10; Luke 14.25-33; Romans 12.1-2 Day 5 - Philippians 4.6-7; Isaiah 26.3-4; Psalm 46.10 The True North Lif3 Podcast Is a ministry of nine-eleven-three BC, where faith is strengthened, purpose is ignited, and believers are empowered to thrive in their walk with Christ. 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