What if pausing with the Spirit became part of your preparation this Christmas? What might shift in your heart if you slowed your pace, lingered a little longer, and allowed the Holy Spirit to meet you in the quiet?
Advent invites us not just to keep moving toward Christmas, but to make space—to breathe, to notice, to reflect on what God is doing right here.
Pausing with the Spirit, Selah
In week two of our Advent series, Cynthia Ruchti guides us into a deeper understanding of the Hebrew word Selah—a word woven through Scripture that means to stop, to weigh what you’ve heard, and to let its truth settle in your spirit. Together, we explore what it looks like to step aside from the rush and give room for the Spirit’s gentle work.
In our brief and meaningful conversation, we talk about:
- Welcoming holy stillness
- Choosing to linger instead of rushing ahead
- Making space for Spirit-led clarity in our microdecisions
It’s never too late to release the habits that have pulled you away from the Holy Spirit. Join us and take one small step toward a renewed awareness of the Spirit of Christmas.
💬 Spirit of Christmas Quotes from Cynthia Ruchti:
“The Holy Spirit is Emmanuel who never leaves.”
“There’s so much dark this time of year, in us and around us. And that’s exactly the reason why our paying attention to where the Holy Spirit is in this story is what’s going to make a difference as we lead up to Christmas.”
“If the Holy Spirit stayed for Mary, then won’t He stay for us too?”
Prayer for Pausing with the Spirit:
“Spirit of God, open our eyes wider. Open our hearts broader. Open our spirits to the work of Your Spirit so that we don’t miss the wonder in this wonderful season. Amen.”
Pausing with the Spirit and Pondering:
Where is the Holy Spirit in the room–or in your space–right now? What difference does that make in what comes next?
Resources:
🎄Cynthia Ruchti’s The Roles of the Holy Spirit printable
🎄Jennifer Sakata’s Make Room for the Quieter Voices of Christmas downloadable
🎄An excerpt from Cynthia’s devotional The Spirit of Christmas
🎄Cynthia’s book, The Spirit of Christmas
🎶 Cynthia’s go-to grace song: Worthy of It All by CeCe Winans
Connect with Cynthia Ruchti:
Website: cynthiaruchti.com
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Related Episodes:
Ep. 64 Living with a Yes Heart at Christmas | Cynthia Ruchti
Ep. 63 Discovering the Spirit of Christmas | Cynthia Ruchti
Ep. 22 Make Room for the Quieter Voices of Christmas | Jennifer Sakata
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