Praises!

1. I am dealing with some physical health challenges, and I prayed for God to bring to light what is going on, and thanks to the doctors, some potential causes were ruled out.

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Timely Requests:

1. With physical health challenges mentoned above, please pray that I would obediently trust and follow the voice of God through this uncertaintiy, and that He would enlarge my soul as I wait on Him for healing. 
2. Pray for all those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Pray for provision, comfort, and that people would encounter God in beautiful ways in this grief and loss.

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Big Picture Requests:

1. That God would orchestrate divine connections and opportunities to bring radical rest to those that need it.

2. That people would feel inspired to join this initiative by resting, praying, sharing, giving, and serving.

3. For the provision to meet the minimum financial goal of $50k for 2025 enabling sustainable impact and growth.

Some Guidelines before exploring hearing from God:

1. "Guard your steps as you go to the house of God, and approach to listen..." (Ecclesiastes 5:1-3)
2. Pray for a hedge of protection. (Matthew 6)
3. Test every spirit (1 John 4)
4. If something feels off, pause and find community.

5 Playful Ways to Hear From God

1. Stop, and ask “Jesus, now what?” And listen for what comes to mind.
2. Go on a walk and ask Jesus, “Should I go left, right or center?” and then walk and follow the promptings. (Directions here)
3. Sit in silence with God. (Guided Silence available here)
4. Read the Bible and try Lectio Divina. (Reference here)
5. Ask for something in a prayer, and see how he answers it. (Matthew 7:7-12)

Welcome to a community of people becoming radically rested one day at a time!