Finding Encouragement in life’s difficult moments one episode at a time. Join Dr. Harry Stanley II and his son Harry Stanley III on the daily journey of finding encouragement through biblical truths in obstacles that Christians face. From marriage, relationships, finances, and challenges, tune in for encouragement found in Christ. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encouragingchristians/support
Harry Stanley II and Harry Stanley III
God the Holy Spirit dwells and lives within you. How can He change you today?
Who is your life bringing glory to, you or God?
God has a specific and a big picture purpose for you. Are you willingly fulfilling it or are you still fighting it?
Satan tells humans the same lies over and over and over again….why? Because they work. God really does love you, unconditionally!
The Holy Spirit is the Power Force of the Trinity. Are you in tune with Him? Are you being taught by Him? Are you being filled with Him daily? Do you have the power of God in your every day life?
What should a father do to restore the right, compassionate, caring, and investing relationship with his child and children? Malachi 4:6 is the beginning. Do you need a restored relationship in your life today?
Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world! Are you living a Spirit-filled Christian life? Does your life reflect the most powerful force in the universe?
Do you know the way to the Father? Are you on the way to the Father? If not, when will you get on the way to the Father?
John 14:1 - what is broken right now in your life? You? Your marriage? Your finances? Your family? Your future? Our Faith In Jesus Fixes broken things in our lives!
How dire are your circumstances right now? How difficult? How much do you need to focus on Jesus?
Romans 3:9-11 help us see a progression. Are you somewhere in this progression? Have you sought directions for your life map?
How do you and I identify when we emotionally abuse another person and then take ownership for it without blaming them or someone else?
I have reacted with anger in ways that have hurt you, and I take full responsibility for that. Ephesians 4:22-24
What do you turn to when you are down? Food, relationships, social media, smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, music, a sport, a hobby? Why not turn to God? Those other things don't fix anything. They are temporary numbing devices. Only God genuinely and completely fixes us for good. What does God need to fix for/in you now?
God cared about Saul even after Saul had disobeyed Him. Saul's servants cared for him. Even David cared for him.
King Saul was stubborn, self-willed, and rebellious. He did not obey the Lord and chose sacrifice over obedience. Because of this, the Holy Spirit departed from the Lord and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. Are you obeying the Spirit of the Lord or are you troubled?
God is looking at your heart and God is looking at my heart. What does God see when He looks at your heart?
The same Holy Spirit who quickened the body of Jesus with Resurrection power quickened and sealed your spirit when you got saved.
God stood by Paul. Luke stood by Paul. Other believers and disciples stood by Paul in the storm, the shipwreck, etc. Who Is Standing By You? God. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Your family. Your friends. Other believers. Do not turn on the people standing by you!
Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem even when the Holy Ghost warned him not to. Jesus stood by Paul all the way to Rome.
Paul was just putting some sticks in the fire and he was bit by a venomous snake. God used this to win people to himself. What have you endured for people to see you go through and see Jesus working through you?
In your storm, how do you interact with God? Blame Him? Whine to Him? Or Praise Him!
Hope deferred markets the heart sick. What do you do when you lose hope? Don't give up. Don't throw in the towel. Don't walk away. Stay. Stay in. Stay in your storm. Stay in your storm and get your hope from your Savior.
We all go through storms. Some are short, fast storms. Some seem to last forever and don't let up. What kind of storm are you in? What can you do? Are You Doing What You Can Do?
Are you living in reality? Do you believe the truth or perceived truth? Are you free?
When you are sinking in the stormy circumstances you have found yourself in, who do you turn to? Will You Cry Out, “Lord, Save Me!”
Gods Will is always best!
Acts 21:10-12 - Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem. He was cautioned multiple times not to go. He went anyways. Was it God's will or Paul's will? Paul's decision to go to Jerusalem was Paul's will. God does not override a human will. Could Paul have accomplished more to further God's kingdom had he not gone? What choice are you about to make that is your will but not God's. Who knows better for you—You or God?
Jesus made a course for you. Are you on your course? Are you on His course? Are you distracted and detoured from His course? Are you focused on finishing His course for you?
God enlists His children to fight for Him. God wants us to fight for our lives, marriages, families, etc. God enlists us to fight for Him and not against Him. Are you fighting with God about something in your life today? Should you submit your will and direction to His? Will it have a different and better outcome if you do?
Do you lack spiritual authority? How can you grow your faith in God and God working through you? Prayer and Fasting.
God wants your faith to grow. God wants your faith in Him to grow? How does this happen? Study God's Character, His Word, and claim His Promises.
God hears and answers our prayers. That's why we pray. Do You Have A Miracle Producing Faith?
Honest Self-Examination with God's Light - The Holy Spirit. Genuine Humility through Godly Sorrow. Confession of sin brings cleansing, forgiveness, and freedom. Complete Repentance involves turning away from sin.
Personal Revival is Real. Is it real to you? Do you want it to be?
What is the 1st step a person takes towards experiencing personal revival?
God sees us and our circumstances different that we see ourselves and our circumstances.
God sees you when you are close to Him. God sees you when you are away from Him. God sees you for what you can be and not just what you are.
The enemies put the battle in array against Saul. What did he do?
Whatever your life circumstances, call on Jesus and He will save you.
God showed you His power personally when He saved you from sin. You are no longer in bondage to sin. You have been set free. Praise Him!
Praise Ye The Lord for His Power. What power of God do you need expressed in you and your life today? Is there a Bible example you can look to and have your faith increased and believe Him to work in your life today?
What does it look like to finish your race? How does it feel to cross the finish line? Will you finish strong?
When you look back in your life how does it affect your forward view? Faith and the Supernatural or Slavery and defeat.
The Promised Land is about facing battles and winning. Do you trust your Invisible Leader?
Are you in a battle in your life that you feel is against you? Pray. He will deliver you in peace.