Ep 54: Preparing Him Room: Making Space for God in a Busy Season

It’s the most wonderful (and hectic) time of the year, friends! In today’s Advent episode, Jessica and Melissa dive deep into what it really looks like to make room for Jesus in our busy lives. From practical tips to heartfelt reflections on gratitude, rest, and dependence on God, this episode is full of encouragement for your season. Plus, we reflect on Mary’s extraordinary role in God’s rescue mission and ask the question: Are we saving room for the King in our own lives? What You'll Learn: How gratitude shifts your heart and makes space for God. Why creating intentional rhythms of rest (even daily) brings peace. The powerful perspective of Mary’s preparation and trust in God. Practical tips to savor Scripture, grow closer to Jesus, and slow down. How to challenge yourself to prioritize who matters most in this season. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome! The Advent series continues—preparing Him room. 01:17 - Gratitude: Shifting from striving to stewarding what you already have. 03:40 - Mary’s story: God’s greatest rescue mission entrusted to a young girl. 06:43 - The Big Five: A nighttime gratitude practice that changes everything. 10:00 - Slowing down: Making rest a daily practice, not just a Sunday ritual. 12:32 - Making room: Practical ways to prioritize time with God (even 2 minutes!). 17:03 - A new perspective on “there’s no room in the inn” and how it applies today. 19:51 - Feeling stuck in Scripture? Tips to bring the Word of God to life. 25:00 - The treasure hunt mindset: Finding gold in every conversation and message. 30:24 - Closing reflections: Honoring God by making space for Him. Quotables: “We often hear there was no room in the inn, but the truth is… there was room. They just didn’t save any for Jesus. Are we doing the same in our lives?” “To mature in the Kingdom, we go from independence to dependence on God. And that only happens when we make space to delight and trust in Him.” “Making room doesn’t always mean finding more time—it means stewarding the time we already have with intentionality.” Resources Mentioned: Why the Nativity by Dr. David Jeremiah Blue Letter Bible App: Your go-to tool for diving deeper into Scripture. Imagination Redeemed – A great read for activating your imagination in faith. Let’s honor God by making room for Him—because we do have room. See you next week for the final Advent episode. Wild out, y’all!