The Practice Co Devotionals for Android

I usually end up unsubscribing to lifestyle and spirituality newsletters because it’s not worth the time and online clutter. I continue with The Practice Co because it’s an authentic, thought provoking deeper dive into divine truths that encourages personal growth and is written in an interesting way with practical value. This week’s newsletter was of particular interest to me. I’m a child therapist, and a book I often read to children on the theme of flexibility uses the metaphor of being a palm tree (flexible) versus an oak tree. And every time I read it to children, I have a nagging thought about how oak trees represent reliability and integrity to me. So the way The Parctice Co writer broke down the fine points on differences was practical both in my work and spiritual life.

A different kind of devotional: grounded in practicality and written in a language and a cadence that speaks to my soul. This has been a lifeline for me in times of chaos, a place and moment to pause and to open and to accept. It speaks to my belief system that is truly rooted in a Christ-like life with evidence of God’s love and presence found absolutely everywhere. Thank you, Liz, for finding the words to heal and revitalize my soul.

In all honesty, I have NOT been very good at sticking to reading plans or devotionals. I have a full page list of devotionals I’ve begun & have not finished within my Bible app. However, somehow, with this devotional, I’ve been consistent & have completed at least 5 - 6 plans (new personal best). This is largely due to how rich & insightful the writings are! They do a great job at speaking into the places and spaces of life that connect with one another. It honors the complexity of life by writing in such a way that leaves room for healthy ambiguity, and individual processes to fill in the blanks. It leads you to think differently about your thoughts, emotions, spirituality, and how they influence one another. It’s filled with mindful prompts that are always profound. Less homework-ish & more meditation-y. When reading, you can tell the authors have been through some stuff with regards to the rigidity of church, religion, and traditional ways of thinking. Some of that old pain bleeds through in the content, but there is something about that rawness & authenticity that makes the insight relatable rather that coming from a place of “I have overcome this”. I go to this app most mornings of the week, and I usually never regret taking those 10 minutes to dig into my own heart & get honest about what’s there. Thank you for helping to facilitate a more meaningful connection to myself and what makes me, me.

The Pratice Co app is truly one of a kind. Quoting diverse spiritual leaders, referencing scripture, and inspiring individuals to find connections, authenticity and hope. The start of each day begins with reading this unique devotional. When the app has had a bug, their team responds promptly with updates and fixes the problem within a day, despite being around the globe. I’m truly grateful Liz shared her gift with the world. 🙏

This devotional has helped me bridge one of my biggest gaps in my relationship with Christ. Being that so many of us have been taught from a young age how sinful and disobedient we are and not worthy I was left constantly feeling as though I was not enough and even worse not worthy of gods love. Through reading these devotionals for the last year I am in a new place of radical self acceptance and the true belief that God loves me just as I am right now and I am worthy of that love, because he says I am. Liz a million thanks for your ministry and dedication to those of us that were led astray from Gods true love and devotion by dogmatic religious groups.