Podcasts about god's will

It's not exactly a Niku Daruma, but it's close! Sean and Parker return to discuss some weird things this week. First, it's hate-watching Bill Maher and youtubers and Parker went to see "Weapons." After that, Sean introduces a new game show. Is it "Mike" or "Psych" as Parker is quizzed on how well he knows everyone's favorite Japanese director, Rikishi Mike. Then, the guys discuss the less successful director, Takashi Miike, and his 2014 film, "As the Gods Will." The movie, based on a manga, as is pretty common, features a violent daruma doll, bored gods and a very violent day at school. "> Direct Donloyd All this, plus Junk Mails, Australia, Godzilla Chat and so much more.

Joined again by Dr Joel Swokowski to discuss finding our purpose and calling, and how we can serve others. We delve into the lives of biblical figures and their so-called flaws that God used for His purpose. We discuss David, Jonah,  and Moses. We discuss finding strength through trials and learning new ways to respond at critical moments. Follow Dr Joel on IG @dr_joel_swo and on X @joelswo www.modelinggod.com www.musicoflifechurch.com to sign up for the free restoration course and take the quiz to find out who you are www.flowcess.com   #flaws #faults #qualifying #called #chosen #purpose #Godswill #sanctification #judgement

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There are two quotes that have stuck with me that have helped me over the years: The first is from AW Tozer who said, It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply. The second is from John Bunyan who said, Conversion is not the smooth, easy-going process some men seem to think... It is wounding work, this breaking of the hearts, but without wounding there is no saving... Where there is grafting there will always be a cutting, the graft must be let in with a wound; to stick it onto the outside or to tie it on with a string would be of no use. Heart must be set to heart and back to back or there will be no sap from root to branch. And this, I say, must be done by a wound, by a cut.[1] Throughout the Bible, I see the wisdom of Tozer and Bunyans counsel as it relates to the hard stuff we experience in life. As much as God has used AW Tozer and John Bunyan, the real question is this: What has God said about the trials that will come and do we trust and believe Him enough to turn to Him even when we do not understand how He will work it out of our good? It is to James that we now turn our attention to discover what God has said about it. Gods Will for the Christians Life is to Finish Well Gods will for the life of the Christian is to receive the crown of life. What is the crown of life you ask? Ironically, it is a type of victors crown that the Christian will receive after he/she has died. During the Isthmian games a crown in the form of a wreath would be awarded the victor who finished whatever event a Greek male athlete participated in. Like the Olympics of today, only the best of the best would compete after training harder than anything else in their lives in the hope that they could receive the coveted crown. Borrowing language from the games, Paul wrote of the Christian life: Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. So they do it to obtain a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way as not to run aimlessly; I box in such a way, as to avoid hitting air; but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified (1 Cor 9:2527). Just before he was executed, Paul wrote to Timothy: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing (2 Tim. 4:7-8). The crown of life is eternal life with Jesus. At first glance, it sounds like James is telling us that in order to receive the crown of life, we have got to dig deep and persevere. This makes our salvation sound like we have to work for our salvation. This is not what James is saying at all, and we know this because of verse 18, which states: In the exercise of His will He gave us birth by the word of truth... The word of truth is the gospel of Jesus Christ that saves. It is of this gospel that Paul wrote in Romans, For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes... (Rom. 1:16). It was because of Gods will that we went from spiritual death to spiritual life, and the evidence that we are now spiritually alive is with the life we are living today. Listen to what Jesus said in John 1:12-13, But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God. In John 10:16, Jesus said that the evidence of those who belong to Him is in how they respond to Him: And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd (John 10:16). So here is the rub that is very important that you not only hear me say, but that you take it to heart. The one who perseveres to the end... even under and through various trials, is the one who was truly born again when they heard the gospel of Jesus Christ; it was in the moment that you were born again that you went from being spiritually dead to being alive with Christ! The crown of life is given not based on your merit, but because of your relationship with Jesus. It was His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and His victory over death that secured, secures, and will secure your salvation. The crown of life is awarded on the basis of your relationship with Jesus with the understanding that His merit is all that you need! The crown of life is not given to those who have good intentions, it is not given to those who are religious, it is not given because of some prayer you said, it is not given because you started out well, for it is given because you have been born again! Here is what the apostle John said of those who do not persevere until the end: They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be evident that they all are not of us (1 John 2:19). If you are wondering how you can know that you belong to Jesus and that you are indeed born again, James provides us with four words: ...those who love Him. The evidence that you have been born again besides the fact that you will persevere under trial, is that you love Him. This is why Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed (1 Cor. 16:22). If you have heard the gospel of Jesus Christ and have been born again as a result, you will love Jesus... which is evidence that God first loved you (1 John 4:9-19). Now, when it comes to the trials in life (v. 12) and the temptation(s) we all face, what purpose do they serve in the Christian life? James seems to indicate that trials are both allowed and designed by God while temptation comes from within and is used by the devil and his demons. What you cannot see in your English Bible is that the root of the Greek word for trial (peirasmos) and the root for temptation (peirazō) comes from the same Greek root and both words can be translated test or tempt. Trials are Designed by God to Ultimately Bless the Christian (vv. 12-13) So how do we make sense of these verses? Permit me to offer you an alternate translation of verse 13 that I think will open these verses up for you in a way that ought to help. Here is what I think is a better and more helpful way to translate James 1:13, No one is to say when he is tested, I am being tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. How do we know that God does not tempt us? We know because He is a God of love, we know because He is good, and we know because He is holy! Because God is infinitely good, James states in verse 17, Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. Not only is God good, but because He is God, He has not, does not, and will not change. Because God is good, every trial that God brings or allows into your life is designed to strengthen your faith... not destroy your it. This is why James can say in verse 12 that when the trials do come, you can receive them knowing that such trials will ultimately serve for your blessing. How do I know that? For starters, it is the pattern we see with God in the way that He has always dealt with His people. Consider Abraham as one example of how God will use and bring trials into the lives of His people to do the kind of thing that needs to happen in the life of the one who belongs to Him. After Issac was born and old enough to know better, God told Abraham to take his only son and to offer him as a burnt offering (Gen. 22). What was the purpose of the testing? For starters, to show Abraham that his identity was not to be found in the son he and Sarah had longed for and prayed for their entire lives. Did God make Abraham go through with the slaughtering of his only son? Nope. Abraham would have done it, but God stopped him and then said to him: For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me (v. 12). For most of Abrahams life, he struggled to trust God. All throughout Abrahams life God used the various trials in Abraham and Sarahs lives that God brought, allowed, and even the trials Abraham brought upon himself to temper his faith to the point that by the time we come to Genesis 22, he knew he could trust God even when doing so did not make sense, such as Gods instructions to sacrifice Isaac. How do I know this, besides the fact that Abraham was so committed to obeying God that God had to stop him from following through with sacrificing Isaac? Here is how I know: When Abraham, Isaac, and his servants arrived at the mountain where Abraham was to follow through with Gods instructions, Abraham said to his servants something that reveals that something had changed in his heart; here is what he said: Abraham said to his young men, Stay here with the donkey, and I and the boy will go over there; and we will worship and return to you (Gen. 22:5). God told him to sacrifice Isaac, and the reason why Abraham was willing to go through with it was because over the years God was tempering Abrahams faith to the point that he knew God well enough to know that the God who told him to kill his son was both good and able to raise the dead. Abrahams action was the evidence that his faith in God was not just lip service (see Jas. 2:20-23). Temptation to Sin Comes from Within and Is Used by Satan to Destroy the Christian When the trials come, the primary danger we face in such moments is from within. Suffering can serve as a catalyst to deepen your relationship with God, or it can cause you to doubt the wisdom, goodness, and sovereignty of God. To be tempted is not sin, but it is what you do with the temptation. Notice what James says in verses 14-15, But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it has run its course, brings forth death (Jas. 1:1415). God does not tempt, but He does test. His testing often comes in the form of trials that serve to temper our faith for the purpose of making it stronger. Sin comes from within us, and whatever forms the temptation is that we are faced gives birth to sin when we are carried away and enticed by our own sin nature. Facing the temptation is not the sin, but giving into the temptation is. James tells us that when temptation comes (and it will), the downward progression leading to the act of sinning begins with a decision that involves both the mind and the heart. Giving into the temptation to sin begins when you decide to dwell on the temptation instead of run from it. The next step is to be carried away and enticed by your own lust (this is when both your heart and mind are lured by your own lust). Our lust comes from the sin nature that is within all of us, and when left unchecked... it gives birth to sin. Robert Plummer put it this way in his commentary on James: ...just as conception leads naturally to childbirth, giving free rein to sinful inclinations naturally results in discrete moral transgressions. Just as water runs downhill, so evil desire, if allowed to pursue its gravitational inclination, runs down into sinful activity.[2] Where does unchecked sin inevitably lead? It leads to death. Listen, most of the temptation we face comes by way of our own doing because of our own lustful desires. The devil is just one person and can only be at one place at a time. His demons are many, but they are also limited by their number and ability. However, Satan is also known as the Tempter for a reason. He is real and he wants to use temptation as a way to destroy your faith. The greater threat you face through is not the devil but your own heart and passions. To follow your passion is horrible advice if it is not tethered to the will of God for your life that you can only know and discern through His word and prayer. Conclusion Every time Abraham trusted his own heart or caved to his own fears, he was carried away and enticed by his own lust. The same can be said about Adam and Eve, the Hebrews in the wilderness, King David, and every other person we read about in the Bible. It wasnt until Abraham trusted in a good and sovereign God to lead him that he experienced the blessing God wanted for him. For Abraham, that blessing did not come when he wanted, but arrived when God knew Abraham was ready for it. All sin comes by way of trusting what you think is right, instead of believing God and trusting Him for what He has declared is right. So, how do we face the trials of life and at the same time resist the temptation to sin? James offers us some help in verses 16-17. Dont be deceived. Instead of trusting in what you desire, trust in the goodness of God and what He had declared to be good. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above... (v. 17a), so trust the One who is good and wants good for you. Focus on Gods unchanging character instead of your desires. James tells us that all that is good comes from, the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow (v. 17b). We change all the time, our emotions ebb and flow, what we think is right one day may change the next day, but God does not change!His character remains the same. Instead of being carried away by your sin, turn to the God who does not change and trust Him. Trust Gods Word. It is because of His word that you have been born again when you heard the gospel. Tony Evens put it this way: For many, the Bible is like the queen of England. Its held in high esteem but wields no power over them personally. What Scripture accomplished for your salvation, though, it can accomplish for your sanctification.[3] When faced by temptation, Jesus used the Word of God to combat the devil; you can and ought to do the same. Know that God loves you. God called you by the word of truth, and He did it because He loves you. According to James 1:18, God gave you a new birth for the purpose of being His first fruits among His creatures. God instructed His people to give the first fruits of their possessions back to Him; for the Hebrew people, the first fruits were the best and first from their harvest. To be Gods first fruits among His creatures means that you are loved and treasured by Him! What He is doing in your life today, is for the purpose of something greater tomorrow that will ultimately lead to your sanctification and then glorification as His son/daughter. His no from His Word is for your good, your joy, and ultimately your thriving. [1] John Piper, The Hidden Smile of God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books; 2001), 65. [2] Robert L. Plummer, James, in HebrewsRevelation, ed. Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar, vol. XII, ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018), 234. [3] Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1339.

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Finding God's purpose

Ever wondered how to step into your God-given calling? Today, Joyce, Ginger, and Erin share inspiring stories and tips to help you discover your purpose.

Have you ever asked the question, “what is God's will for my life?” or “does my life have purpose?” If so, today's episode is for you. And, thankfully, I couldn't think of a better conversation partner for these topics than Trevor Hudson. Trevor Hudson is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. After spending fifty years doing pastoral ministry in a local congregation, he now gives his time to lecturing, teaching, and writing in the areas of spiritual formation and spiritual direction.In our time together, we discuss his latest book, In Search of God's Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose. Trevor shares practical ways to discern God's personal will for your life, helping you to become the unique person God has shaped you to be, and ultimately allowing us the privilege of participating in the hope of the entire universe. In profound and inspiring fashion, Trevor reminds us of God's nearness and active presence in our lives, as well as the true character and astounding love of God.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

Living Faithfully in a Foreign Land | Ben Fuqua--God reveals Himself to Moses and we find that we must find our adequacy in Him, not in ourselves.--Notes

With our bodies, we will either harm ourselves or honor God.#1Corinthians #biblestudy #devotional #sex #purity #holiness #honor #GodsWill #relationships

What's worth worrying about? That is an increasingly important question in our culture. Over the last two decades anxiety disorders have risen by 1200%. That is a pandemic of epic proportions! It's affecting the youngest of children to all demographics of adults. The current estimate is that one in five adults will suffer from some type of anxiety disorder this year.  If this would describe how you are feeling right now, please seek help. If it's talking with someone at church please don't hesitate to ask. If it's a counselor, seek one out. If it's a physician, please take a moment to schedule a physical. There are a lot of different reasons one may be experiencing anxiety.  With that being said, the basis for a lot of anxiety problems is spiritual: misplaced priorities and trust issues. Not surprisingly, Jesus had some really important teachings about anxiety, misplaced priorities and trust issues...instructions that could really make a difference in your life!   To discover what he had to say, check out sermon number eight in our Sermon on the Mount series. 

Living Faithfully in a Foreign Land | Cody McQueen--Moses continues in the School of Hard Knocks as the curriculum turns to building up his knowledge in the ways of God.--Notes

Have you ever felt insignificant? Maybe you resonate with feeling small, less than, or unsure of your purpose. On this episode of Everyday Theology, Pastor Jacob Ley unpacks God's design for us—and for the whole world. Listen in as we seek to align our actions with God's will and His purpose for our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Graham- Discernment in your Relationships. ACU Sunday Series. https://youtu.be/E8glDasaUv8?si=nivqPMhqtUQjljJV As far as ACU can determine, this video has been pieced together from a number of Billy Graham Sermons and/or writings. Note this following disclosure in the video's YouTube show notes: “How this content was made. Altered or synthetic content. Sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated. Learn more ” ACU is at a loss to determine exactly how this video was made but can find no objection to its content.   YouTube Show Notes: Stop Being Kind to Everyone - Billy Graham Message Ghaham World ™ 50.2K subscribers 743,008 views Feb 12, 2025 UNITED STATES #BillyGraham #ChristianMotivation #Faith #God #Jesus #HolySpirit #Christianity #Truth #Wisdom

Deciphering God's will seems to be a big topic of conversation in the Christian faith. We can often dwell on it and spend too much of our energy thinking about it. Maybe you question what His will is for your life or you worry you will fall out of His will. We can get lost in the little decisions and miss the bigger picture. Do we over-complicate it? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon, Jacob, and Ravae sit down to discuss how we can discern God's will and what that truly looks like for us as Christians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 - ReluctantA Series on the Book of Jonah

Is there anything you haven't released to God? Today, Joyce teaches on the importance of surrendering everything to God for healing and transformation in your life.

Part 1 - ReluctantA Series on the Book of Jonah

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we resist or put off God, we are quenching the Holy Spirit in us. However, if we yield ourselves to God, He will enable us for His purposes. Yielding to God is not about what works we can do for Him; it is about what He is able to do in us and through us as yielded vessels to His will. VF-2452  Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2024 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

When we pray for God's Kingdom to come and God's will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ's return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God's will with perseverance. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The desire of ones heart is the single greatest factor influencing the direction of ones life. God sees the inmost desires of our heart. We all need a heart for God.

most people are on the broad path that leads to destruction. narrow is the road that leads to life , and life eternal and few follow it He said. Be a RARE BREED, n seek GODS WILL.

What is a perfect heart? One thing is for sure, it has nothing to do with our performance! Today, Joyce concludes this three-part teaching on the characteristics of a perfect heart for God.

Your spiritual condition of your heart is key to experiencing God's great plan for your life. Today, Joyce shares the traits of a "perfect heart" and how it aligns with God's purpose and plan for your life.

Are you wondering what God wants you to do with your life? Understanding His will doesn't have to feel like an impossible puzzle! In this episode, Mike Stone dives into Scripture to uncover what God's will really means and how you can discern His plan for your life with confidence.

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this powerful Step 3 AA session, Joe walks us through the moment of true surrender, where we offer ourselves completely to a higher power. This step is marked by the famous Third Step Prayer: "God, I offer myself to Thee..."—a prayer of total surrender, asking for relief from the bondage of self so we may live according to God's will.Joe emphasizes the importance of fully contemplating this step, ensuring that we are ready to abandon ourselves entirely to a higher power. The Big Book advises us not to take this lightly, as it is a turning point where we let go of our difficulties and trust in the love, power, and guidance of a force greater than ourselves. This surrender allows us to bear witness to others by living a life transformed through faith.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more powerful recovery insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #ThirdStepPrayer, #SurrenderToGod, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryJourney, #LetGoAndLetGod, #ISEJourney, #SobrietySuccess, #LifeTransformation, #OvercomingSelf, #SpiritualPath, #CommitmentToRecovery, #LivingSober, #PowerOfFaith, #RecoverySupport, #HealingJourney, #GodsWill, #FaithInAction, #RecoverySteps, #SelfAbandonment, #HigherPowerInRecovery

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Thank you for joining us. If you'd like to know more about us or for online giving go to vcfpa.org #vcfpa #refreshing #Victory #palmyrapa #hershey #healing #prosperity #GodsWill #abundance

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Do you default to your will, convincing yourself it's God's will, or just to God's will? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David went over to Keilah and defeated an invasion of the Philistines, putting him within Saul's reach. Today, we will see how that turns out in  1 Samuel 23:6-12 which reads: When Abiathar the son of Ahimelech had fled to David to Keilah, he had come down with an ephod in his hand. Now it was told Saul that David had come to Keilah. And Saul said, “God has given him into my hand, for he has shut himself in by entering a town that has gates and bars.” And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. David knew that Saul was plotting harm against him. And he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.” Then David said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. Will the men of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as your servant has heard? O Lord, the God of Israel, please tell your servant.” And the Lord said, “He will come down.” Then David said, “Will the men of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” And the Lord said, “They will surrender you.” — 1 Samuel 23:6-12 An ephod was a cloth garment worn by Israel's high priests. It was made from fine and colorful materials; think of it as a long, lightweight, sleeveless vest worn over other clothing to distinguish a priest (see image here). Attached to it was a jem-covered breastplate. The garment was used during worship and to seek God's guidance because within a pocket of the ephod were the Urim and Thummim—objects used to discern God's will. So what are the Urim and Thummim? These objects are a bit of a mystery. We don't know exactly how they were used or what they looked like. We believe they were two small stones (maybe gems), one white and the other black. But in some way, they were used exclusively by a high priest to inquire of God and determine his will. The words Urim and Thummin literally meant "lights" and "perfections," so some believe that when light shone on them, they gave direction. Given this context, we can compare Saul and David in the text. If you remember back a few verses, Saul had just murdered all the priests, minus one who escaped—Abiathar. So the fact that he thinks God has given David into his hand is preposterous. This is how delusional Saul has become. He kills defenseless priests of God and then believes he is still hearing from God. It troubles me to say this but there are believers who can become this delusional. On the other hand, we have David. In the previous text, David consulted God twice before going to Keilah and will now do it again. He does it in the traditional way because God has given him a secret weapon—a surviving priest who slipped away with an ephod that no doubt had the Urim and Thummin. Notice the shift in the story: Saul has eliminated all means of hearing God's voice, and David has been given the means of hearing God's voice. This is a vital power shift in this story. If you want to do God's will, you have to be willing to hear God's will. This means you cannot eliminate all means of hearing from God and then justify the voice in your head as God's will. That's delusional. Instead, the better choice is to surround yourself with as many means of hearing God's will as possible, including God's Word, God's people, and God's Spirit, and engaging in intercessory prayer. #GodsWill, #Discernment, #FaithJourney Ask This: What practices or resources are you currently using to discern God's will in your life, and how can you deepen those practices? Can you identify a recent decision where you felt torn between your own desires and what you believed to be God's direction? How did you navigate that situation? Do This: Seek God's will, not your own. Pray This: Father, please help me to seek Your will above my own and to recognize the guidance You provide through Your Word, Your Spirit, and the community around me. May I be open to hearing Your voice and willing to follow the path You have set before me. Amen. Play This: I Lift My Eyes.

How can we know God's will for our lives? Is this even possible?  Today, I dive into this and give you some things I feel will help you to discover God's will for your life. It begins with a relationship with Him. Then diving into his word and reading it for yourself. Listening to Him, seeking council from Godly folks and praying for guidance. 

God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 5 - God Gives Wisdom, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We conclude this series with a discussion of wisdom. Wisdom is grounded in faith in God. It is not about getting our desired outcome. Wisdom is about the type of attitude we have in making all decisions and the motivations of the heart. (duration 00:31:54) Click here to play

God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 4 - Understanding the Perfect Will of God, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. A misinterpretation of Roman's 12:2 leads to the belief that there is a third will of God - the perfect will - that can only be discovered by hearing directly from Him. Good, acceptable, and perfect are all modifying the same thing - the moral will of God (duration 00:21:17) Click here to play

God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 3 - Providence is Freedom, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. God's providential will includes our decisions in matters of Christian liberty. Seeking subjective revelations from God about matters of liberty impinges upon liberty. Rather than being fatalism, the doctrine of providence is freedom. (duration 00:28:17) Click here to play

God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 2 - God's Providential Will, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We continue our discussion of God's providential will. We answer common objections to the doctrine of providence and show that providence is not impersonal or mechanistic. We also discuss open theism, which says that God only knows part of the future. (duration 00:38:52) Click here to play

God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 1 - God's Revealed Will, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. In this series we will discuss CIC Issue 75, "God's Will and Christian Liberty" which will lay a firm foundation for guidance and making decisions. We discuss God's revealed will, God's providential will, God's sovereignty and human responsibility. (duration 00:40:41) Click here to play

Want to be kind to others and obedient to God no matter what you're going through? Joyce shares encouragement from God's Word to help you!

EP 28: In this episode Godswill and Hyroh start the podcast off reminiscing on the old days, discussing Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark's influence on the Women's NBA, and Hyroh's experience being in the Military. While traveling the world as a Sailor in the Navy Hyroh was able to broaden his outlook on life and hoop with the Croatian National Basketball Team. Godswill and Hyroh discuss picking back up old creative passions and how Hyroh was offered $2,000 for a rap beat. They close the podcast discusing who won the rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS!!! Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/citizensoftheinternet/⁠ TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@ctznsoftheinternet⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ctznsofthenet⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093418351832⁠ FOR ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES PLEASE EMAIL US AT: citizensoftheinternetpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y1yYSUmIzDY6dp0eezdbC?si=c515f9b39ed9402e Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citizens-of-the-internet/id1505503860 SEARCH "Citizens of the Internet" ON ALL PODCASTING PLATFORMS Follow Godswill IG: https://www.instagram.com/godswillmu/ Follow Hyroh IG: https://www.instagram.com/hyroh_/

A Welsh warrior on a perilous mission comes face to face with a group of giant monsters, baptized in the horrific power of their own self-awareness. On Episode 621 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by Linus for another Patreon Takeover! This time around Linus has selected the films Godzilla Minus One and RRR for us to discuss! We also talk about the positive power of bromance, we dig into the lore of everyone's favorite big beefy buoyant boy, and we learn a new definition of Pound Town. So grab your radiation suit, practice up on your Tiger Fu, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Jaws, 4th of July, seasonal horror, Halloween, Silent Night Deadly Night, Black and White, Ming-Na Wen, progressive lenses, Waynes World 2, Ninja Riot, Disgusting Cathedral, Grindcore, Liverpool, The Newcastle Crew, Hellblazer, Sandman, Astra, Atomck, Sharp Noodle Presents, going to pound town, Happy Birthday Lucio Fulci, RIP Donald Sutherland, Roger Corman, Logan's Run, Sit and Spin, Animal House, Johnny Got His Gun, The Avengers, Die! Die! My Darling!, Robert Vaughn, Pootie Tang, Zombi 5: Killing Birds, Rocky Overhang, JFK, Chris Jericho, Rock and Roll Shows, Pixies, Modest Mouse, nitrous balloons, the Breeders, Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki, Ishiro Honda, Legendary Godzilla Films, Toho, Minami Hamabe, Megalon, King Kong, Rhodan, Mechagodzilla, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Shogun Warrior, Godzooky, Japanese Hulk Hogan, Godzilla Laser Tag Challenge, U.S.S. Flagg, cultural references, Judge Dredd, Summer of Sam Kinison, Once Crazy Summer, Hiroshima, Ebirah Horror of the Deep, CGI, Studio Ghibli, Warren Ellis, Taxidermia, As the Gods Will, Seinfeld, South Korean Cinema, The Host, Geharha: The Dark and Long Haired Monster, G.I. Joe/Action Force, Transformers: The Movie, RRR: Rise Roar Revolt, S.S. Rajamouli, Ray Stevenson, Telegu vs Hindi, Bollywood vs Tollywood, Abhay, Barry Lyndon, Stanley Kubrick, Inglourious Basterds, tiger fu, motorcycle fu, Monkey Man, Masala Films, brother rating 3000, if a movie was one Rocky montage, friendships that could destroy the British Empire, Buckfast, brotherly love, Train to Busan, Lowlife, evil Katharine Hepburn, a tasty goulash, Exhuma, Smallville, Bananafingaz, Napalm Death, the true way to defeat Godzilla, James Cameron, mate/dude/bro, bi-plane, a Wayne's World 2 approach to life, Quid Games, Holy Shin Godzilla!, Kaiju water sports, tragedy salad, Sweet Shin Godzilla Music, The Big Beefy Buoyant Boy, Godzilla +1, and The Telugu Hunky Boys Minus One.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the Show.

Are you ready to take a step of faith today? Joyce shares how to leave your old habits behind and pursue the new things He has for you.

Adventure is found in starting something new, and also in stopping something that's old. Be encouraged to make bold Spirit-led decisions in your life!

You can live the life of your dreams if you're willing to make some changes. Today, Joyce shares how to stop people-pleasing and start living in faith.

"How to Suffer According to God's Will" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-suffer-according-to-gods-will/#arve-youtube-vuksh5r_xbk664009858d43d604831569","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VUKsH5r_XBk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Suffer According to God's Will","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP10-How-to-Suffer-According-to-Gods-Will.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-09","description":"How to Suffer According to God's Will"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages For further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons: Armed for Suffering Joy in the Midst of Suffering Our Hope in Suffering Christ's Suffering & Ours Joy in Our Sufferings "How to Suffer According to God's Will " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-suffer-according-to-gods-will/#arve-vimeo-933831467664009858dfad592706669","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/933831467?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Suffer According to God's Will","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP10-How-to-Suffer-According-to-Gods-Will.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-09","description":"How to Suffer According to God's Will"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How to Suffer According to God's WillSuffering is a part of life in this fallen world; we will all be exposed to some kind of suffering during our lifetime. The difficulties and hardships will vary from person to person, but we all will suffer. But no matter what pains and sorrows come into our lives as Christians, how we respond and deal with them matters greatly. 1 Peter 4:19 says, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. No one wants to suffer, no one seeks after suffering, and we all avoid it as much as it's up to us, but here in 1 Peter 4, it speaks of suffering for the will of God. How do we suffer in accord with God's will as we struggle with pain, sorrow, anguish, grief, and all the rest? Is there a way to do this that is joyful and God-honoring, as we entrust ourselves to God for the outcome, seeking to remain faithful through it all? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss Christian suffering, pointing us to the One who made us and reminding us to look to Him so that we would know a kind of joy and peace through our sufferings that the world cannot know.Dr. Caldwell begins by pointing us to what Peter says in this verse. First, we need to know that suffering and the will of God are not combatants. Suffering belongs, in many cases, to doing the will of God. So right there, wherever you are, whatever you're facing is where God wants you to be. Knowing then that I can suffer in the will of God will involve trusting God in that suffering. Because, inevitably, there are escape hatches; there are ways out of that suffering. You can get out, but you won't get out in the will of God. You'll get out by violating His will, by choosing sin over suffering. We have to trust Him in the midst of it and go on entrusting ourselves to Him through it. The next part of the verse speaks of whom we are entrusting ourselves; a faithful Creator. God, whom we are trusting, is the Creator who made everything. He is the sustainer of everything and controls everything. We've no reason to fear in our suffering. We can trust Him every step of the way because He is Sovereign over all things.

In this episode of A Christian Podcast with Kevin Wilson, Kevin and his guests discuss finances from a Kingdom perspective. How does God view money? How should we view money? They tackle money from a spiritual and Biblical perspective, but they also discuss tips like how to create a budget, investing, and giving to your local church. Money is mentioned more in the Bible than prayer...Which lets us know how important our use of money is to God. This episode is a great way to further your financial goals and make sure they are in alignment with God's plan for your life.

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God's Kingdom to come and God's will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ's return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God's will with perseverance. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! (https://ascensionpress.com/pages/ascension-app?_branch_match_id=1248288113491054729&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=marketing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLLE5OzSvOzM%2FTTSwo0EvOz9X3CKtwCktMDfB1SQIAklUiuCoAAAA%3D)Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.