Hello everyone and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast.

I'm Gwen Smith and I am so glad you've joined me today.

Around here we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations, all to help you know and trust God more.

Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always practical,

and they're going to encourage you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of Jesus

in the midst of cluttered, messy days. You got any of those? I know I do, and I can't wait to

get to today's conversation, which is all about the simple but powerful practice of adoration.

My guest is best-selling author and speaker Sarah Haggurty.

Sarah's a lover of God, a wife to Nate,

and the mother of seven, yeah, you heard that right, seven,

four adopted from Africa and three through miracle pregnancies.

A big fan of words and their power to revive. She's deeply committed to penning words that

point to God and worship him. In her new book, Adore, Sarah brings God's hope to readers

facing unexpected life circumstances and to those of us who are just longing to know him more. In a time when days

are filled with unknowns, and many of us find ourselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused,

it is easy for us to miss out on the majesty of God in what Sarah calls the middle minutes of life.

None of us signed up for a conventional experience with the unconventional

God, yet too often our spiritual lives can become routine and even boring. In today's episode,

Sarah shares about a simple habit of adoration that can help you let the grit of your days greet

the beauty of God's presence. So if you ever find yourself feeling frustrated, frenzied,

fearful, or just fried, pull up a chair girl because this conversation is going to help you feel

less alone in a struggle. Sarah Hagerty. It is such an honor to have you on the Graceology podcast today. Thank you so much for joining me.

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