Are you ever too old to start anew and find your true calling? Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Bobbie Cox, a biblical counselor and entrepreneur from Grapevine, Texas, who rebranded her life at 65. In this episode, Bobbie shares her journey of letting go and letting God guide her path, the impact of daily prayer, and how aligning your life with the fruits of the Spirit can transform your daily interactions. Tune in to discover how simple habits can deepen your walk with Christ and extend hope to those around you.
"I may be alone, but I'm never lonely anymore because God's always with me." - Bobbie Cox
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About Our Guest:
Bobbie Cox, a 69-year-old biblical counselor and entrepreneur based in Grapevine, Texas, has a remarkable story of transformation and spiritual dedication. At 65, she embraced a new path inspired by her deep faith, leading her to create "Pause and Pray at 01:11," a devotional book and app designed to promote daily prayer and embodying the fruits of the spirit. Bobbie's profound journey and resilience, including the loss of two husbands, have equipped her to counsel and inspire others. Her innovative approach to integrating scripture and daily habits underscores her commitment to helping people live more like Jesus.
Reasons to Listen:
- Transformative Journey at Any Age: Discover how Bobbie Cox found renewed purpose and launched a new path at 65, demonstrating that it's never too late to let God guide your life.
- Daily Prayer Practice: Learn about the profound impact of pausing and praying daily at 01:11 PM, and explore how this simple practice can deepen your spiritual walk and positively influence those around you.
- Living the Fruits of the Spirit: Uncover how Bobbie's "Pause and Pray" devotional encourages living out the Fruits of the Spirit every day, with practical tools like color-coded reminders that make embodying Christian values accessible and actionable.
Episode Resources & Action Steps:
Resources Mentioned:
- Pause and Pray at 01:11 by Bobbie Cox - This devotional book encourages readers to pause and pray every day at 01:11 PM, integrating the fruit of the Spirit into their lives. Available wherever books are sold, including Amazon.
- Branch to Hope Website (branchtohope.app) - This is the official website for Bobbie Cox's ministry, including information about the Pause and Pray app and other related resources.
- Branch to Hope YouTube Channel - An interactive platform with daily videos aligned with the devotional messages in the book. QR codes in the book lead to these videos.
Action Steps:
- Set a Daily Prayer Reminder at 01:11 PM - Incorporate the practice of pausing and praying at 01:11 PM daily, as recommended by Bobbie Cox. This can help create a habit of daily reflection and alignment with spiritual practices.
- Participate in the Color of the Day Challenge - Use the color of the day to remind yourself to embody a specific fruit of the Spirit. For example, wear or notice the color yellow to remind yourself to practice kindness.
- Download and Use the Branch to Hope App -Utilize the app for daily scripture, prayer reminders, and participation in the Color of the Day Challenge. This app serves as a discipleship tool to help integrate these practices into everyday life.
Key Lessons:
- It's Never Too Late to Start Anew: At 65, Bobbie felt rebranded by the Lord, starting a new path in her spiritual journey. Her message to everyone, especially those in her age bracket, is that it's never too late to let God guide you toward what you are meant to do.
- The Power of Daily Prayer and Reflection: Bobbie emphasizes the profound impact of pausing and praying daily. Through her initiative of sending texts at 01:11 PM for prayer, and later through her devotional book "Pause and Pray at 01:11" and the corresponding app, she encourages embedding daily prayer into life's routine.
- Living Out the Fruits of the Spirit: Her color of the day challenge helps people integrate the fruits of the spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—into their daily lives. This visual and practical approach serves as a reminder to live more Christ-like.
- Embracing God's Timing: Throughout her journey, Bobbie learned the importance of not rushing and instead trusting God's timing. She shares numerous instances where God's perfect timing and control led her through challenging situations successfully.
- Finding Solace in God's Presence: In moments of profound loneliness, especially after being widowed twice, Bobbie found comfort by making her relationship with Jesus more personal and conversational. Setting a place for Jesus at the dinner table and conversing with Him throughout her day exemplifies how she feels accompanied and supported always.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 A New Path at 65
00:49 Introduction to Bobbie's Devotional
01:42 Bobbie's Faith Journey
04:57 The Power of Daily Prayer
13:20 Overcoming Loss and Loneliness
19:05 Embracing God's Plan
27:59 The Birth of Pause and Pray
30:56 Joe's Visits and Branch to Hope
31:24 The Birth of a Book
32:13 Finding the Perfect Title
33:32 The Power of 111
37:58 Interactive Devotional Tools
46:08 The Color of the Day Challenge
52:01 Future Plans and Reflections
54:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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