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No Exception

Although she grew up a defiant atheist, Stephanie Rousselle now proudly champions the gospel of Jesus. Through Bible studies, conferences, and her popular Gospel Spice podcast, she’s constantly encouraging others to embrace God’s undefeatable love for them.

As founder of Gospel Spice Ministries, Stephanie regularly ministers to thousands across the globe and speaks out against the evils of human trafficking. Today, she’s sharing how she stokes her zeal for Jesus.

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The habit of “no exception.” I think it’s the secret of the abiding intimacy with my precious Lord, which seems to have become the hallmark of our relationship. I say this with utter wonder and humility: please hear me. And I hope to beckon you to experience it for yourself, too.

No exception. No matter what, I will meet with God today.

It’s simple, yet it’s revolutionary. For me, in this current season of life, it looks like I am waking up before dawn and joining the morning stars in their silent worship. It tastes like strong coffee — black, no sugar, freshly ground, and French roast in a pour-over, please. Put your coffee to work for the glory of God. My leather chair has welcomed me for so long; it is perfectly contoured and nestles me into a warm embrace. My worn-out Bible begs for a replacement, but how can I relinquish this faithful companion, which has seen my joys and my tears for so many mornings?

I usually start with a private moment of conversation with my Beloved—bringing my heart into a place of awareness of his presence and his welcome of me. We talk about all he knows about me and what he is showing me: the good, the bad, the ugly of my heart and my hands. We spend time in His Word, alternating the Old and the New. Then he speaks to me through favorite authors—usually long-dead men and women who have walked this road before me and are lights pointing me to him. We end when I give him in prayer my loved ones, my team, my ministry, our audience, our neighborhood, and the world.

No exception. It might look different for you—I remember the days of young motherhood—but I lovingly challenge you to embrace the holy habit of no exceptions.

—Stephanie Rousselle, Bible Teacher, as told to Rapt Interviews

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