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Press Pause
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"As a gospel singer and songwriter who desires to draw people into closer connections with God, I know the importance of making room for God in our daily schedules, and I pray readers will use this treasure to help them do just that. ... If you’ve been asking for a sign as to whether it’s time to get alone with God, Press Pause is it." – CeCe Winans, from the foreword
Why Quiet Time Is the Most Important "To Do" of the Day
Do you long for a deeper connection with God but struggle to find the time?
Between your personal life, work, and responsibilities, it's easy to feel like quiet time with God is just another sacrifice. This is your invitation to pause, pivot, anddiscover renewed peace and purpose. In Press Pause, Karynthia Glasper Phillips takes you on a transformative journey that combines biblical reflections with practical steps to help you disconnect from the chaos and truly reconnect with God,making room for quiet time even if you feel you have no time.
In this book Phillips provides a biblical foundation for why quiet time with God is vital to the Christian life and helps you evaluate where you are in your relationship with God. The book concludes with a seven-day retreat guide, providing an immediate opportunity to let go of distractions, embrace stillness, and step into the fullness of God's presence.
In this book, you'll discover
Press Pause invites you to intentionally pause amid the stress and busyness of life—not by adding more to your schedule but by finding ways to integrate God into the moments you already have. If you're seeking a deeper connection with God in the midst of your fast-paced life, this book is for you.
Learn how spending time with God helps you fulfill your purpose, refreshes your spirit, and cares for your body as God's temple. No matter where you are in your relationship with God, pressing pause will allow you to refocus, gain clarity, and receive spiritual guidance for your daily life.
Foreword by CeCe Winans
Introduction: A Call to Spiritual Maturity
Part I: Balance the Juggling Act
1. God, I Need Your Help
2. Move Beyond Misalignment
3. Stop. Breathe. Think.
4. Beloved, Come Away
5. Training for the Gold
6. Pause for More of God
Part II: The Why for Spiritual Intimacy
7. Meal Time: Have You Lost Your Appetite?
8. Welcome to the Table
9. The Favor of God
10. Spiritual Directionand Divine Protection
11. Self-Care Begins with Spiritual Intimacy
12. Fundamentals for Quiet Times
Part III: Dare to Grow–A 7-Day Personal Retreat
Introduction
Day 1: His Love Is Waiting
Day 2: PositiveConnectivity
Day 3: Networking Meetups
Day 4: Our Daily Bread
Day 5: The Pied Piper Rhythms of Life
Day 6: Fill My Cup
Day 7: Your Best Yes
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Energy Assessment for Balance
Appendix B: LINKED Personality Quiz
Appendix C: Self-Care Action Plan
Appendix D: Guided Prayer Time
Appendix E: Personal Playlists
Appendix F: Scriptural Confessions
Notes