Ep. 65 Pausing with the Spirit of Christmas | Cynthia Ruchti

What if pausing in 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. 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.   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." A Pondering for Reflection: 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's The Roles of the Holy Spirit downloadable 🎄Jennifer'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 Instagram: cynthiaruchtiauthor Facebook: cynthiaruchti   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   Stay Connected with Jennifer Sakata: 🎁 My FREE gift to you: Make Room for the Quieter Voices of Christmas 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content & episode updates ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with a friend!