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53 | How to Develop Emotional Intelligence Through 10-Minute Devotional Routines for Spiritual Growth

• Paula Behrens | Certified Aroma Freedom (AFT) Practitioner, Pastor, Christian Coach • Season 2

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Ever rushed out the door with mismatched shoes while trying to squeeze in your devotional time? You're not alone. The struggle to balance daily spiritual practices with the demands of a busy life is real, and finding that sweet spot where faith meets emotional wellbeing can feel impossible.

Drawing from my own journey, I share how small, intentional practices transformed my relationship with God and revolutionized my emotional intelligence. This episode unpacks three powerful 10-minute devotional routines that anyone can implement—even on the busiest days.

These aren't complicated systems requiring hours of uninterrupted quiet time—they're grace-filled approaches for real people living messy, beautiful lives. Whether you choose one approach or weave all three throughout your day, these practices will empower your spiritual journey and bring greater peace to your relationships. Remember, emotional intelligence isn't just a psychology buzzword—it's a biblical principle that transforms how we show up in the world.

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Good to see you on the show today. Did you know there's a deep connection between spirituality and emotional intelligence? Stay tuned to dive into biblical insights that will empower and transform your daily life, bringing clarity and peace. Discover how small, intentional practices can lead to a more spiritually and emotionally balanced you, and uncover routines that can help you balance your emotions in just 10 minutes a day, don't miss out.

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Hey friend, welcome to Living on Purpose in Christ. Do you find it challenging to maintain regular spiritual practices or long for a consistent daily quiet time with God? Want to align your emotions with biblical principles and find peace in your relationships?

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Hi, I'm Paula and I've been in a place where balancing spiritual practices with a busy life was a real struggle. I wanted to connect with God daily on a deeper level. However, my approach to prayer, journaling and studying scripture lacked consistency and structure, making it challenging to truly deepen my relationship with God. When I first began my seminary work while serving two church congregations full-time, everyone assumed I had my daily devotional time perfectly organized, but, truth be told, there were mornings I could barely find five minutes to catch my breath, let alone dive into deep reflection. One day, as I rushed out the door with mismatched shoes. I realized that even in my chaos there was a lesson. We're all just doing our best in this journey of faith, a beautiful work in progress.

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Embracing God's grace and self-forgiveness, I realized that true success in my devotional life requires prioritizing my spiritual practices. If you seek simple ways to deepen your connection with God, this podcast is for you.

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Reflecting on my days as a busy pastor, I constantly struggled with the challenge of juggling my pastoral responsibilities while nurturing my own spiritual health. It was only after I integrated my daily devotional practices with essential oils that I noticed a significant transformation in my emotional intelligence and spiritual well-being. These straightforward yet impactful routines that we'll talk about today are grounded in biblical teachings and infused with God's gifts from nature, and they lay the foundation for a more intentional, enriching walk with the Lord. Today, we're diving into three options to balancing the emotions through the lens of biblical insights. By dedicating just 10 minutes a day to one of these practices, you can empower your spiritual journey and experience a more fulfilling relationship with God.

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Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions, as well as seeking to understand the feelings of others. It's a crucial aspect of our spiritual growth, as it allows us to navigate life's challenges with greater wisdom, compassion and resilience, and the Bible is rich with wisdom and guidance on developing emotional intelligence.

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Today, we'll explore three key insights that can transform your daily life. Here's option one embracing biblical boundaries for emotional well-being.

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Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is a pivotal element of emotional intelligence, and the Bible offers abundant wisdom on this topic. When we delve into scripture, we uncover numerous instances where individuals intentionally prioritize their spiritual journey by creating space for emotional and spiritual renewal through setting boundaries. In Mark, chapter 1, verse 35, we see the profound example of Jesus who rose early in the morning, while it was still dark, and went out and departed to a solitary place to pray. His dedication to seeking solitude with his heavenly father underscores the importance of making deliberate choices about our own time and energy.

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Incorporating this practice into your daily routine can profoundly enhance your emotional intelligence and spiritual growth. Begin your day by sitting quietly in God's presence for about three minutes to listen for his guidance. Set a timer if you need to Then dedicate the next seven minutes to a devotional routine centered on setting biblical boundaries. Choose a passage of scripture that speaks to the necessity of guarding your heart Perhaps Proverbs 4, verse 23, would be a good one which advises us to guard our hearts above all else, for it determines the course of our lives. As you meditate on this verse, consider how it applies to your personal circumstances. Reflect on areas in your relationships, in your workplace or your personal life where boundaries may need to be established or reinforced for your well-being.

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As you engage in this practice, consider using essential oils to enhance your devotional experience. Oils like Frankincense and Lavender can help create a calming atmosphere, promoting a sense of peace and clarity as you set your intentions for the day.

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Here's option two cultivating spiritual affirmations for emotional resilience. In your journey towards enhanced emotional intelligence, cultivating a positive mindset and maintaining emotional resilience stand as pivotal achievements. The Bible offers an abundant source of spiritual affirmations. Did you know that? It does. And using these will allow us to reframe our thoughts and emotions and line them up with God's truth and promises. We can see this in Philippians, chapter 4, verse 13, which says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. That's my favorite affirmation. This verse not only strengthens our resolve, but also fortifies our belief in overcoming life's hurdles with God's help.

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To harness the full potential of these biblical insights, integrate devotional routines into your daily life. Devoting just 10 minutes a day to spiritual affirmations can significantly boost your emotional intelligence. Start by curating a selection of biblical affirmations that hold personal significance for you. Consider powerful reminders like "I am fearfully and wonderfully made. That's Psalm 139, verse 14. Or the assurance found in 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 7, which says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Write these verses down on index cards and organize them in a pretty little box for safekeeping. As you repeat these affirmat ions aloud, let their profound truths permeate your being, reshaping your mindset towards a more positive outlook.

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his practice not only strengthens emotional resilience, but also builds sturdy biblical boundaries that will protect against negativity and self-doubt. Enhancing this routine with brief scripture reflection can offer deeper insights into the context and richness of these affirmations. This combined approach fosters a robust framework for emotional stability, ensuring that your feelings are guided by the wisdom of scripture. Start today by embracing these affirmations, letting them guide you to a more empowered and resilient spiritual life. As you engage in this practice, consider using essential oils to enhance the power of these affirmations, oils like Valor and Joy. By combining your biblical affirmations with the transformative properties of essential oils, you can cultivate a more positive mindset and navigate life's challenges with greater ease and grace and who doesn't want that? Over time, you may find that simply inhaling the aroma of these oils instinctively redirects your thoughts to scripture and God's promises.

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Okay, so here is option three engaging in Bible study lessons for emotional wisdom. To truly harness the power of biblical principles for emotional intelligence, it's vital to prioritize regular Bible study as a cornerstone of your daily routine. The scriptures serve as a wellspring of wisdom, offering profound insights into how we can navigate our emotions and relationships with grace and understanding. By nurturing a dedicated time for God's word every day, we not only enrich our spiritual lives, but we also enhance our emotional intelligence, building a strong foundation for personal and spiritual growth. A great way to implement this principle is by carving out just 10 minutes a day for a focused Bible study lesson. Choose passages that specifically delve into emotions and how to navigate them, such as Psalm 42, where the psalmist candidly explores feelings of sadness and longing. As you read, take the time to meditate on the words inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal deeper truths and applications for your life. Incorporating spiritual affirmations based on these passages can further reinforce your learning and emotional growth. Can you see how they all can blend together? For example, after studying Psalm 42, you might affirm I trust in God's unfailing love and guidance through every emotional valley. These affirmations act as biblical boundaries guiding your thoughts and emotions, aligning them with God's truth.

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Supplementing your biblical study with a devotional routine can also solidify these lessons. Seek out devotionals that focus on themes of emotional intelligence, providing additional insights and reflections to enrich your understanding. Over time, these practices will not only enhance your spiritual awareness and empathy, but will also empower your spiritual journey, elevating both your emotional and spiritual well-being. As you engage in this practice, consider using essential oils such as Clarity or Inspiration. These oils can help sharpen your focus and promote a deeper connection with God's Word. By combining biblical study with the power of essential oils, you can gain valuable insights into emotional intelligence and how to apply them in your everyday life.

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Okay, so let's do a little recap. In today's episode, we explored three biblical insights for developing emotional intelligence and empowering your spiritual journey. By dedicating just 10 minutes a day to one of these practices, you can cultivate a deeper sense of emotional well-being, resilience and wisdom.

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Option 1: Dedicate 10 minutes to prayer and reflection. Find a quiet space to sit with God, allowing biblical boundaries to protect your emotional well-being.

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Option 2: Spend 10 minutes practicing spiritual affirmations. Reframe your thoughts and emotions, speaking God's truth and promises over your life.

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Option 3: Engage in a 10-minute Bible study, dive into scriptures to draw practical insights for managing your emotions and relationships with wisdom.

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Or, if you like, you can weave all three suggestions throughout your day for a total of 30 minutes a day with God. Whether choosing one approach or integrating all of them, this commitment will empower your emotional intelligence and spiritual growth...

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Remember this journey is ongoing and God is faithful in guiding and transforming you every step of the way. As you incorporate these practices into your daily life, remember that emotional intelligence is a journey, not a destination. Be patient with yourself and trust that God is at work in you, transforming you from the inside out.

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Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the wisdom and guidance you provide through your word. Help us to embrace biblical boundaries, cultivate spiritual affirmations and engage in regular Bible study as we seek to develop emotional intelligence and grow in our relationship with you and with those around us. May your Holy Spirit guide us each day, empowering us to live on purpose in Christ. It is in Jesus' precious and holy name that we ask these things, and all of God's people say Amen.

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I hope these routines inspire you to harness the transformative power of emotional intelligence as you walk with God day by day. Thank you for tuning in today and remember, just like setting biblical boundaries, it's okay to say no to things that don't serve you well, like that third piece of cake at the church potluck. If you've enjoyed this episode, we would truly appreciate it if you could leave us a review, share it with a friend and subscribe now, and don't miss out on today's preview, available at bitly slash faithfulfamily. That's B-I-T dot L-Y slash faithfulfamily no spaces, and make sure to check the show notes for all the links. Join us next week as we continue to discover how to live on purpose in Christ. Until then, keep leaning into Him and walking in His wisdom. See you next time.