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God cares for those who feel rejected or excluded. Just as God gathered the exiled Israelites and restored their homes, He sees our wounds, our loneliness, and our social struggles. Even when we feel abandoned, God works to bring us belonging, comfort, and healing. In Christ, we are adopted into His eternal family, fully accepted and loved. Highlights God Sees Our Pain: He notices every wound, rejection, and injustice we face. God Acts in His Timing: Healing, comfort, and restoration may come through people, circumstances, or His Spirit. He Restores and Rebuilds: Like the Israelites returning from Babylon, God can restore what feels lost or broken. Belonging in Christ: Through faith, we are adopted into God’s family, giving us eternal security and acceptance. Hope Amid Rejection: Even in a world of brokenness, God leads us to people and places where we can experience care, support, and community. This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: God’s Heart for the OutcastsBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading:The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. - Psalm 147:2 I suspect most anyone who survived elementary and middle school resonate with today’s verse. We’ve probably all found ourselves on the outside of some social circle wishing for a way in. When I was in fifth grade, I somehow finagled a tentative connection with the in crowd but soon got pushed out. This was also the year my inability to care for my naturally curly hair earned me the nickname “fro” and I became the brunt of jokes made by some of my male classmates. Feeling humiliated and alone, I began spending my recesses inside. Have you been there? Such experiences prick at our needs for acceptance and belonging. This is why these types of wounds can cut so deeply. It hurts even more to fear we’ve been rejected by God Himself. This was likely how the ancient Israelites living during the Babylonian captivity felt. After centuries of rebellion, the Lord’s persistent pleas that they return to Him, His warnings finally became reality. God honored His people’s desire for autonomy, lifted His protective hand, and allowed their enemies to invade their land. Although He assured them that His love remained—unconditionally and eternally (Jer. 31:3; Isa. 43:1-4), they felt abandoned and forsaken. Rejected by the One their souls needed most and forced to live as foreigners in a pagan land. But God hadn’t forgotten them. Through it all, He remained their faithful and attentive defender and provider. He even blessed them in their new land and encouraged them to enjoy their new lives in Babylon. Then, when it came time for their prophesied year of release, He fulfilled His promise recorded in Deuteronomy 30:3-4, which reads: “Then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens, from there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back.” During the period of Ezra and Nehemiah, He brought those who wanted to return home and enabled them to rebuild their city and restore their Temple, the center of their worship and their social life. The place in which they experienced a profound sense of belonging. Intersecting Life & Faith: While most of us will never find ourselves physically exiled, we’ve likely felt that way socially—and will again. In those instances, may we draw comfort from today’s verse and what it reveals regarding our Father’s heart. He sees every wound or injustice we suffer, and the insecurity rejection often exacerbates. But He doesn’t just “witness” our pain; He does something about it—in His perfect timing. Perhaps He’ll use an unexpected greeting card, phone call or text from a friend or family member to remind you of your inherent value, or will nudge someone in your faith community to sit with you in your sorrow so that you feel less alone. Maybe He’ll encourage you through a devotion you read online, podcast episode you listen to, a song on the radio, or a truth-packed sermon from your pastor. Or maybe He’ll make His presence tangible as He encases you in His love. Regardless of how He addresses Your heartache, you can be sure of this: He excels at bringing His outcasts into environments that feel like home. If He can move a pagan Persian ruler named Cyrus to send his Jewish subjects back to Jerusalem—with abundant provisions and enable them to repair the city’s walls, the destroyed Temple, and homes, He can alleviate your pain and bring you figuratively home as well. He restored what likely felt irreparable—because nothing is impossible for Him. More than that, in Christ, we always belong. Through faith, our Father felt pleased to adopt us as His beloved children and place us, irrevocably, in His global family, forever bound by the blood of His Son. I understand this present reality doesn’t eradicate the pain we experience when others treat us poorly. But it does assure us that we’re never truly alone, nor are we destined for isolation. We’ll spend our eternity with Him and the rest of His followers, fully and forever accepted. As we wait for that glorious existence, we can trust Him to lead us to people who’ll accepted us as we are and help us heal from the wounds we experience in our sin-ravished, broken world. Further Reading: Ephesians 1:4-5 John 15:9-16 1 Peter 2:9-10 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Misercordias Domini, The Third Sunday Of Easter 4-May-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Sermon Theme: Our Risen Shepherd! I. He Rescues! (Vs.11-12) II. He Restores! (Vs.13-14) III. He Reclaims! (Vs.15-16) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert
Jesus Wins: He Returns [as he promised], He Restores, & He ReignsWhat do we do while we wait for Jesus' return?- We Worship Together- We Walk Together- We Work Together
Uganda and Ukraine are celebrated in Today's episode; I am amazed that every tribe and tongue is being reached for the Kingdom of Christ. Even more exciting is that Uganda and Ukraine joined the podcast early, and despite the troubles in both nations, they have held their respective places since. Glory to God. Welcome to the Free Range Preacher on Prayer on Prayer podcast. Today, we talk about our greatest earthly blessing: being able to talk to the Creator of the universe freely and openly. Our God so loved that He gave His only begotten Son to redeem our souls; we get to talk to Him whenever we need, which is our every-day need. My friend Ruth poignantly reminded me of the blessing of prayer. Many years ago, her husband discipled me through one of the toughest times in my life; in fact, Monte Kuka was in one of our episodes. Thank you, Ruth, for your humble way of reminding me of our awesome gift of communion with our God and Savior. As we are besotted with the word of God, He teaches us of Himself and forms the content of our prayers. We begin with Psalm 19:7-14 and learn the function of the word of God in our lives. God, through His word, informs us He: Restores us. Schools us in true wisdom. Delights us. Enlightens us to true beauty. Grows our reverence of Him. Shows us sound judgments. Displays God's worth. Warns us. Offers great reward Reveals to us our error. Guards us from presumptuous sins. Our so what? Prayer is informed through the depth and breadth of God's revealed word. Praying, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer," is perhaps a worthy way to begin the bulk of our prayers. Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64 Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheyne Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard www.frponprayer.com freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com Our podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 Instagram Season 006 Episode 051
PS 23 - Part 4 - He Restores (Psalm 23). Pastor Ron Laney, Pleasant Grove Church, Carthage, MS. www.PleasantGrove.info [Good News from The Grove] Message Notes: PS 23 - Part 4 - He Restores
Exodus 39-40 Mark 1:1-29 Psalm 35 Proverbs 9:11-12 Selection from Blessings for the Morning by Susie Larson: "He Loves and He Restores" Song: Atch - Found You Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported Video Link: https://youtu.be/G774NKvUm88#NoCopyrightMusic #VlogMusic #VlogNoCopyrightMusic
(Bilingual) このメッセージではモンティー牧師がなぜ神様は私たちを使ってくれるのかについて以下の3つのポイントから話します。ディスカッション用の質問はノートの最後に確認できます。In this message Ps Monty talks about why God can still use us in these 3 points:Check the questions for discussion at the end of the note.Luke 22:54-62 NIV | ルカ 22:54-62 JCBMark 16:7a NKJV | マルコ 16:7 JCBJohn 21:15-17 NIV | ヨハネ 21:15-17 JCB1) He Redeems 神様は買い戻してくれる2) He Restores 神様は修復してくれる3) He Resends 神様は再び送り出してくれるQuestions:- What are some of the doubts or insecurities that you have when you think about God's purpose in your life? - How does Jesus respond to Peter, and what can we learn from Jesus' character and heart towards us?- How do you think Peter's restoration impacted his future?- How are you encouraged in your own life from Peter's story?- How can we come back to Jesus and back to purpose if we feel far from Him or have made mistakes?- How can we encourage others who need restoration and purpose?- 神様が用意してくれている目的を考えた時に、どのような疑いや不安が頭の中をよぎりますか?- イエスはどのようにペテロに反応しましたか?またイエスの性格や私たちに対する心について分かることはありますか?- ペテロが神様に受けた修復はどのように彼の将来に影響を与えたと思いますか?- ペテロのストーリーはどのようにあなたを励ましてくれますか?- 失敗をおかしてしまったり、イエスから離れていると感じる時にどのようにイエスや目的に戻ることができますか?- 神様の修復や目的が必要な人をどのように励ますことができますか?Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalVideo Messages: ビデオメッセージ: youtube.com/LifehouseTokyoOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Messages (English): https://lifehousemessages.captivate.fm/listenLifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen
Resurrection is not just a historical event that birthed our faith, but is an epic event that declared to the devil "ANYTHING YOU KILL I CAN GIVE LIFE BACK TO!" He is the 'RE' God. He REstores, He REvives, He REnews, He REconfigures, He REbirths, He REsurrects. Jesus did not rise from the dead alone but he brought a community of dead folk back to life with Him.
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Today's episode is a vulnerable conversation about a sacred experience that I had. You can find transcripts of this episode on the blog here.You can find the playlist "He Restores" that I talk about here.If you or someone you know has an experience that might help and uplift someone (let's face it, we all have!), please contact me. I would love to chat with you and get you on the podcast so that you can share your experience.
Who is he? 1. He Restores a Covenant (vv. 1-7) 2. He Leads in Worship (vv. 8-12) 3. He Arranges for Peace (vv. 13-27)
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He Leads, He Restores, He Comforts, He Disciplines, He Vindicates, He Preserves
He Restores 2 - Psalm 23
He Restores my Soul- Psalm 23
No Fear, No Worries - Part 3 - He Restores. Psalm 23. Pastor Ron Laney, Mosley Bridge Church, Gilbertown, AL. www.MosleyBridge.com Message Notes link - No Fear, No Worries - Part 3 - He Restores - Psalm 23
I Am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His own life for the sheep.John 10:9-11 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Psalms 23:1-3 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”John 14:6 LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST TODAY with the Joy of the LORD as Your Strength, He Empowers you by Infusing His Strength in you, Making you Sufficiency in His Sufficiency. Trust Him to Help you in Every Situation and Circumstance you Face and Do Good.-Neh 8:10, Phil 4:13, Ps 37:3Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Psalms 37:4-5 Be still and REST in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him;Psalm 37:7 For the Lord says to you, My Presence shall go with you, and I will give you Rest. Exodus 33:14 RELAX IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD, Who Delivered you from the kingdom of darkness and Transferred you into the His Own Kingdom. Now, you are a Royal Priest, a Member of His Holy Nation, God's Very Own Child. So, He can point to you as an Example of His Grace.-1 Pe 2:9, Eph 2:7YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IS FOUND in Who God Created you to be, not what Label the world Places Upon you or man or even yourself. God Created you in Christ Jesus to Be His Child. And that is what you are! You Hold a Position of Royalty in His Household.-Eph 1:4-5, 2:5-6, 19, Rev 5:10THE LORD MAKES YOU LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES to Rest MORE in His Presence. He Leads you by Still waters to REFRESH your Mind MORE to Think His Thoughts, He RESTORES your Soul to Be MORE Gentle and Loving in your Interactions with Others.-Ps 23:2-3, Mt 11:28, 1 Cor 2:16, Phil 4:5GODS UNFAILING LOVE SURROUNDS You Who TRUST in Him. For you REJOICE who Trust in Him; for He DEFENDS you, who Loves His Name. Blesses you as His child; And surrounds you with Favor as a Shield. His Unfailing Love Follows you ALL the Days of your Life.-Ps 32:10, Ps 5:11-12, 23:6
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Podcasts for Word of Faith International Christian Center - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - Pastor Ronald D. Walker, Jr. & Minister Sharon L. Walker Minister Sherri Abbott, Message is entitled, “When You Rejoice, He Restores!” You don’t want to miss this message, turn up your expectations! The post 1/14/2018 – When You Rejoice, He Restores! appeared first on Word of Faith International Christian Center - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - Pastor Ronald D. Walker, Jr. & Minister Sharon L. Walker - Teaching the Word, Doing the Work, Touching the World.