28. Feeling Disconnected? 3 Devotional Habits To Draw Closer to God this Year

Have you ever felt like your time with God has turned into a checklist instead of connection? In this episode of Believe & Become, Josh and Corina unpack three simple, grace-filled devotional habits that help you draw closer to God—without striving, guilt, or performance. Rooted in James 4:8 (“Come near to God and He will come near to you”), this conversation reframes devotional time as relational, not transactional. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not spiritual enough,” inconsistent quiet times, or shame around Bible reading and prayer, this episode will bring freedom and fresh perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn Why God is far more interested in connection than consistency How to release shame and performance from your devotional life How to engage God even in busy or exhausting seasons Three practical devotional habits that actually build intimacy: Expect to receive from the Holy Spirit Journal with God to remove distraction and hear Him more clearly Focus on identity over accomplishment How to invite Jesus into everyday moments (yes—even workouts and chores) Why hearing God isn’t limited to quiet rooms or long prayer times Josh and Corina also share practical tips like habit stacking, setting “the table” for God ahead of time, and learning to receive from Him spirit-to-Spirit—even when nothing dramatic seems to happen. Scripture mentioned James 4:8 Hebrews 11:6 Jeremiah 29:13 John 16:13 Want more support? If you’re struggling to hear God, feel close to Him, or make healthy spiritual habits stick, Josh and Corina invite you to explore 1:1 Beliefs & Identity Coaching. Together, you’ll identify and break limiting beliefs, hear God’s voice with confidence, and walk in sustained freedom. Learn more at joshandcorina.com/coaching We bless you with a fresh wind in your devotional life and grace to encounter God in new, beautiful ways this year. Chapters (00:00:00) - Draw Near to God With Healthy Devotional HABITS(00:00:30) - Welcome to Believe & Become(00:01:49) - How to Stop Feeling Like You're Not Close Enough to God(00:05:34) - What is Your Devotional Season?(00:09:50) - Developing a Devotional Time Habit(00:12:10) - Expect to Receive From the Holy Spirit(00:15:01) - 3 Habits for Devotional Time(00:18:45) - Focus on Identit(00:24:05) - Declarations