Discover the power of intentional quiet time with God in our latest episode of Habits of Hope.  With practical tips and personal stories, we reveal our current quiet time practices and devotional tips. Get actionable tips for creating a flexible, grace-filled devotional routine that fits any schedule. Whether you're a morning person or finding time during a busy day, learn how to connect with God deeply and effectively. Perfect for new Christians and seasoned believers alike. Transform your daily time with God and experience renewed spiritual growth with today’s episode.TakeawaysQuiet time is a spiritual discipline that nurtures our connection with God.Personal stories can significantly impact our faith journey.God's Word offers hope and sweetness to our lives.Consistency in quiet time is essential for spiritual growth.Flexibility in our devotional practices is important as life changes.Creating a dedicated space for Bible reading can enhance focus.Having a plan for Bible reading helps maintain consistency.Starting small is better than not starting at all.Listening to God during quiet time can lead to transformation.It's important to be willing to let God lead in our quiet time. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Quiet Time with God02:25 The Impact of Personal Stories on Faith05:30 The Sweetness of God's Word10:51 Flexibility and Grace in Establishing a Routine13:45 Flexibility in Quiet Time Practices18:56 Setting Up for Success in Devotional Time21:08 Planning Your Bible Reading24:50 Starting Your Journey with God29:05 Listening to God During Quiet Time35:05 Ginger’s Free Spiritual Growth Pack36:58 Final Thoughts on Connecting with GodRemember, it’s not about perfection but about consistency and connection. Share this with a friend who might need encouragement in their own spiritual walk. Get Ginger's best tips in this free Spiritual Growth Pack. Sign up here to get your copy.   Mentioned in this episode: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey with the Daily Office by Peter Scazerro (affiliate link).Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise. Sign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life Collection Get Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link) Read a free chapter of Ginger’s book Sign up for the beautiful Habits of Hope mini-devotional Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarrington Larissa’s Website:/https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/gr8tfulchick/ Facebook Page...

Habit of Hope #4: Turn to God with your doubts and fears to receive His grace and strength.In this episode of Habits of Hope, we explore the importance of turning to God with our doubts and challenges. Life’s challenges can rob us of hope tempting us to turn from trust and give into fear or anxiety. Learn practical steps for overcoming doubt, building spiritual resilience, and turning everyday moments into opportunities to deepen your trust in God. Discover how these small habits can transform your mindset and keep hope alive, even when life feels overwhelming.TakeawaysCultivating hope is essential for navigating life's challenges.Doubt can be transformed into a tool for deeper faith.Daily habits of faith help us stand firm in difficult times.Emotions serve as indicators of our spiritual health.Asking God for wisdom is crucial in times of doubt.Drawing near to God strengthens our faith and resilience.Endurance is built through trials and testing of faith.Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's guidance.Recognizing and addressing doubts can lead to spiritual growth.Hope is cultivated one step at a time.Chapters00:00 Cultivating Hope in Difficult Times05:11 The Role of Faith and Endurance11:08 Understanding Emotions as Indicators19:35 Navigating Doubts and Seeking Wisdom25:41 Drawing Near to God in Trials32:00 The Power of Prayer and Trusting God“The very act of turning to God in faith, even when we’re struggling, opens the moment up for us to receive His wisdom and strength.”Ready to build faith habits that sustain you in tough times? Subscribe to Habits of Hope for more inspiring episodes and join our community committed to growing deeper in faith and hope. Start Your Journey with the Habits of Hope Devotional!The Habits of Hope  mini-devotional PDF includes 6 transformative habits, practical application exercises, and journaling pages to deepen your faith. Get it here.Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise. Sign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life Collection Get Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link) Read a free chapter of Ginger’s book Sign up for the beautiful Habits of Hope mini-devotional Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarrington Larissa’s Website:/https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/gr8tfulchick/ Facebook Page...

Habit of Hope #3: Cultivate the habit of looking for God’s faithfulness each day.Are you struggling to find hope in the midst of life’s challenges? Hope is closer than you think. It’s found in the habit of looking for God’s faithfulness, one day at a time. This episode is designed to help you overcome feelings of discouragement, stress, and uncertainty by noticing God’s faithfulness in your life. Today, we’re diving deep into the promises in Lamentations 3:23–24 and learning how to recognize God’s fresh mercies in our day. We chat about simple but powerful ways to shift your focus to how God is working in your life—even in small ways. Learn how noticing His mercies will restore your hope and energize your faith today. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or stuck in a cycle of negative thinking, this episode offers a lifeline. You’ll gain:A New Way to See Challenges: Instead of focusing on what's going wrong, you’ll learn to see how God is working behind the scenes, turning difficulties into opportunities for spiritual growth.Daily Encouragement: Practical steps and faith-building habits that you can incorporate into your routine, helping you stay grounded and hopeful even on tough days.A Deeper Connection with God: As you develop the habit of noticing God’s faithfulness, you’ll find yourself drawn closer to Him, experiencing His presence in more tangible and meaningful ways.Key Takeaways:Mindset Shift: Changing your perspective to look for God’s faithfulness can significantly impact how you experience daily life, turning challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.God’s Promises: Understanding that God’s compassion and faithfulness are not based on your circumstances but on His unchanging character helps you stay grounded in difficult times.Building Trust: Developing the habit of seeking God’s presence and faithfulness in the little things helps build trust for when bigger challenges come your way.God’s Faithfulness is Personal: It’s not just about seeing God’s faithfulness in the lives of others but recognizing and believing that His faithfulness is for you, personally and individually.Expectation, Not Entitlement: We should wait with hope and expectation for God’s faithfulness, trusting in His timing and ways, rather than feeling enHabits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise. Sign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life Collection Get Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link) Read a free chapter of Ginger’s book Sign up for the beautiful Habits of Hope mini-devotional Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarrington Larissa’s Website:/https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/gr8tfulchick/ Facebook Page...

Habit of Hope #2: Choose to believe God's faithfulness is a fact, not a question for debate.When doubt creeps in, it’s easy to question whether God will come through for you. In this episode, we tackle the pain points of fear, uncertainty, and doubt by showing you how to develop the mindset that God’s faithfulness is a fact, not a question. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to cultivate hope, build unshakable trust, and navigate life’s toughest challenges with confidence in His promises. Discover how to hold onto hope, no matter what you’re facing, and learn to trust in God’s faithfulness even when life feels overwhelming.TakeawaysHope is not wishful thinking; it's a confident expectation.Faith requires a decision to trust God, regardless of feelings.The enemy plants doubts to undermine our faith.Our emotions can mislead us if we let them drive our faith.Lies we believe can affect our relationships and perceptions.We must take every thought captive to align with God's truth.Building habits of hope helps us focus on God's faithfulness.Perspective is crucial; we should view life through God's promises.Practical steps, like memorizing scripture, can combat negative thoughts.God's faithfulness is a fact that we can cling to, not a question.Chapters00:00 The Importance of the Habit of Hope01:50 The Game-Changing Nature of the Habit of Hope09:41 Faith and Trusting God's Faithfulness11:42 The Enemy's Tactics and the Battle for Faith16:19 Teasing Out Misperceptions and Recognizing Lies23:56 Practical Tips for Building the Habit of Hope39:54 Conclusion and the Life-Changing Power of HopeMentioned in This EpisodeGinger's award-winning book, Holy in the Moment (affiliate link) Read the full story in this free chapterHabits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise. Sign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life Collection Get Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link) Read a free chapter of Ginger’s book Sign up for the beautiful Habits of Hope mini-devotional Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarrington Larissa’s Website:/https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/gr8tfulchick/ Facebook Page...

In this debut episode of Habits of Hope, recorded in person, hosts Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair dive into the transformative power of gratitude and hope. Through personal stories and practical insights, they reveal how developing daily habits can help you trust in God’s faithfulness, even in life’s toughest challenges. Get to know your hosts as they offer spiritual encouragement and actionable steps to anchor your heart in hope, cultivate resilient faith, and navigate the ups and downs of life. Tune in to discover how you can strengthen your faith, find hope in every season, and live with greater peace and purpose.TakeawaysCultivating the habit of looking for God's faithfulness in our daily lives is important, even when our circumstances may not seem favorable.Knowing God intimately through experience is essential, not just head knowledge.Starting each day in prayer and asking God to help us notice His faithfulness can change how we engage with Him.Ending each day by reflecting on where we saw God's faithfulness helps solidify our trust in Him.Community plays a significant role in experiencing and sharing God's faithfulness.Gratitude and journaling can help us cultivate an attitude of gratitude and notice God's faithfulness.Habits of Hope: Cultivating a Deeper Life with God is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise. Sign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life Collection Get Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link) Read a free chapter of Ginger’s book Sign up for the beautiful Habits of Hope mini-devotional Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarrington Larissa’s Website:/https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/gr8tfulchick/ Facebook Page...