Presence And Practice

#3 Immanuel Journaling (IJ) - Thought Rhyming

February 13, 2024 John + Sungshim Loppnow
Presence And Practice
#3 Immanuel Journaling (IJ) - Thought Rhyming
Show Notes Chapter Markers


0:00:10 Introduction to Interactive Gratitude and Manual Journaling
0:01:35 Embracing God's Loving Presence
0:01:50 Interactive Gratitude and Thought Rhyming Introduction
0:03:23 Living as God's Poetry and Rhyming His Thoughts
0:05:36 The Example of Exodus 3 and God's Heart Towards His People
0:07:47 God's Promise: Land of Milk and Honey
0:08:39 The God who knows our suffering and can deliver us
0:15:06 The importance of gratitude and interaction with God in good times
0:19:09 A Healing Moment of Connection
0:20:13 Encouragement to Share and Test Out with God
0:21:40 Cultivating Small Moments with God

In this episode, we explore interactive gratitude and thought rhyming. We discuss recording our thankfulness and feeling God's response. This helps align our thoughts with God's, especially in distress, fostering a sense of Jesus' affirmation and encouragement. The speaker reflects on God's care in challenging times, as shown in Exodus 3, and underscores His continual attention and support.

Thought rhyming is presented as a method to align with God's perspectives, offering wisdom and comfort. The speaker shares personal experiences with this practice, emphasizing the gratitude felt in connecting with Jesus.

Highlighting the importance of appreciating small joys, the speaker suggests that gratitude helps us recognize God's past and present role in our lives. They encourage conversations with God in all situations, acknowledging His constant care.

The episode concludes with the speaker offering support for those overwhelmed, promoting collaborative problem-solving with God. Listeners are encouraged to bring even minor matters to God, discovering His presence in every facet of life. The talk ends with a blessing, urging listeners to experiment with sharing daily experiences with God.



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Introduction to Interactive Gratitude and Manual Journaling
Embracing God's Loving Presence
Interactive Gratitude and Thought Rhyming Introduction
Living as God's Poetry and Rhyming His Thoughts
The Example of Exodus 3 and God's Heart Towards His People
God's Promise: Land of Milk and Honey
The God who knows our suffering and can deliver us
The importance of gratitude and interaction with God in good times
A Healing Moment of Connection
Encouragement to Share and Test Out with God
Cultivating Small Moments with God