Make Room: Creating Space for What Is Most Important

By Segun Daramola

There is a saying that goes, “What you focus on expands.” I’d like to say that what you make room for will feel welcome and at home. When there is a desire to get closer or more intimate with something or someone, a conscious effort is made to remove any distractions, hindrances, or anything that will stand in the way of the intimacy that one seeks. Unfortunately, most of us live very busy and complicated lives, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to have those quality moments that we need in order to grow relationships and enjoy intimacy. This has spilled over into our relationships with God as well. In Make Room, author Segun Daramola seeks to help us gain insight into the importance of making sure that our lives are available and pleasurable for God to reside. He provides information about some of the things we can start to do to make that possible, especially if our desire is to enjoy a wonderful relationship with God and draw closer to him. Segun presents a discussion-oriented approach to understanding this topic and suggests practical steps to making room for God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 3, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664204768

Segun Daramola

Segun Daramola is a singer and songwriter, and the founder of Chasing Jesus Inc, an organization established with the purpose of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. His mission is to provide resources that help people in their study of the Word of God and create forums that bring together people who have the desire to know God better and live worthy of the calling they have received and in response to the love that Jesus Christ showed through his death and resurrection. Segun is also a member of Grace Community Church in Fulton, Maryland, where he serves on the worship team as a worship leader and a piano player. He also works with other local churches, leading Bible study sessions with various groups. Segun lives in Hanover with his wife, Ola, and their two daughters, Gabrielle and Danielle. To learn more about Segun and his passion for the Word of God, please visit www.chasingjesus.org.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 10/29/2020

To Mom, for teaching me what

is most important in life.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Session 1:   He Wants to Be with You

Introduction

Icebreaker

Three Things We Should Know

Conclusion

Reflect and Pray

Session 2:   The Level of Your Desire

Introduction

Icebreaker

Three Things We Should Know

Conclusion

Reflect and Pray

Session 3:   Off Limits?

Introduction

Icebreaker

Three Dangers We Face

Conclusion

Reflect and Pray

Session 4:   When He Feels at Home

Introduction

Icebreaker

Three Things Worth Celebrating

Conclusion

Reflect and Pray

About the Author

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book is not a result of years and years of research or study. Nor is it a result of a college or seminary degree. This is just God choosing to open my eyes to the truth in his Word and giving me the courage to share it. And it is here I want to offer my first thank you. God has been so good and gracious to me as an individual with everything I have been through, my ups and downs, highs and lows. His love for me has been unyielding and everlasting, and for that I live in constant thanks and gratitude. I feel the best way to thank him is to give back to him the very life that