This is not a one-and-done practice, but one that I revisit over and over and over again. The gospel is a personal invitation to bask in belovedness—to more deeply understand and enjoy the deep, deep love of God for you and me. I’d encourage you to engage in several of the following practices over the next few days or weeks with curiosity and openness to whatever God may have for you. May the Lord bless your journey of experiencing his love more deeply!

As you enter into any of these practices, take a few moments to become still and comfortable, taking a few slow, deep breaths to settle your mind and body. Ask the Lord for the grace of understanding and experiencing his love more deeply right now.

• Meditate on one or more of these verses
• Listen to the Father’s Love Letter periodically
• Listen to a song or hymn about God’s deep love
• Practice a wake-up reminder of God’s love
• Repeat a Bible verse that reminds you of God’s love
• Do an end of the day reflection on God’s love
• Explore any barriers to feeling loved by God

Finally, consider what difference being beloved of God makes to you in your daily life. How can basking in your belovedness throughout your days help reframe your view of yourself and your posture towards loving and serving others? Ask the Lord for grace and freedom in any area where you’re responding more like an employee or slave rather than a beloved daughter or son of the living God.

As you finish any of these practices, take a few moments to talk to God about whatever you’ve experienced—good, not so good, or simply meh. Then take a few slow, deep breaths before you resume other activities.

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How could you stir in The Secret Sauce of Vulnerable Community into your experience of this practice? Consider the following questions & invitations:

• Who can I share this practice with?
• What groups that I’m already a part of could I bring this practice to?
• How might I form a small learning community to explore these practices vulnerably with a few close friends?
• Who can I safely share the hidden and tender stories of my life with?
• Who can help me safely process the questions I’m carrying, the invitations I’m sensing, or the shame I’m hiding?

God created you to experience his love and healing in community. It takes courage to walk vulnerably with others, yet it’s so essential to foster the abundant life God intends for you. Please check out our ***Secret Sauce Guide*** to finding and fostering vulnerable community for ideas and resources!

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