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"What do you do when you are unable to change the difficult situation you're in? Even if you can't change the circumstance, you are not a victim. Instead, you are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be victorious in the midst of your hard season." (Karen Harmon)  Karen's Kairos Moment: Karen's pastor CHALLENGED her to praise God FOR the hard season she was in. It felt like lip service, and it felt ridiculous to say out loud; however, the more she did, the more it took root and became her reality.  If we truly believe what Romans 8:28 says about all things working together for our good, then we can praise Him FOR the hardship and not just praise Him for the victory coming on the other side. God will use the situation as one of the steps to get you to the ultimate victory. She began to declare, “God, I praise you for this hip fracture! I know at the end of this, it will be for Your glory and for my good. I may not see it now, but I know You have victory on the other side of this obedience.” QUOTE: “The chains started to break when I started to praise.” (Karen) Karen's perspective changed as she began to see who God is instead of focusing on her pain. She decided to do what she could instead of focusing on what she couldn't (mentoring, writing, etc). So often, we want a quick fix or a checklist, but Karen says we put so much value in the final destination, but the beauty lies in the journey. I despise the message, “You are enough.” Because YOU'RE NOT, but He is MORE THAN ENOUGH. By aligning ourselves with that mantra, when we go through these hardships, we beat ourselves up. “If I'm enough, then why can't I do this? Why can't I conquer this? QUOTE: “YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO! He was meant to do that IN you, FOR you, and THROUGH you.” Shift your focus from wanting to be enough to: “God, you are more than enough!”

Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you'll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today's episode, Praying in the Spirit, focuses on prayer and the Holy Spirit. Show Notes: Praying in the Spirit After thirty-seven episodes of prayer, you have probably figured out that I love to pray. To talk to God about anything and everything. He is truly the only one who totally “gets” me: my quirks, my weirdness, my pain, my joy. I don't know how I would get through one day without talking to my Father. I found through my study that the term “Praying in the Spirit” means a lot of different things to different people. Especially among various denominations. In Ephesians 6:18, Paul says: “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” NLT Jacob Gregory said, “No human can pray without divine help.” I agree that we can do nothing in and of ourselves. We need God every second of every day. Praying in the Spirit is basically God enabling us to pray through His Spirit. I found three ways to pray in the Word: In your native language. In a spiritual language. In groanings too deep to utter. Here are scriptures I found to support this: “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” Romans 12: 10-13 NKJV “Well then, what shall I do? I will pray in the spirit, and I will also pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will also sing in words I understand.” I Corinthians 14:15 NLT “Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26 NKJV “Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy and do not forbid to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.” I Corinthians 14: 39-40 NKJV My times in prayer are deeply personal and uplifting to me. I want to be as close to God as possible while on this earth and look forward to an eternity spent with Him. I don't understand life as much as I would like to but I know God loves me and is even pleased with me. Years ago, I thought of God more as a judge than a Father. I know now that He is both and his judgment is tempered with mercy. I really can't wait until the day when we will really know Him: “For now, we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.” I Corinthians 13:12 NKJV I'll leave you with this thought. When comparing prayer in one's native language or a prayer language, Jack Hayford says, “Each form of prayer is at a different dimension, and neither should be described as “less than.” How can the Grand Canyon and the Swiss Alps be compared? It's impossible and unnecessary to do so. Rather, be it languages we employ or creation we behold, let us all be humbled before all manifestations of His Majesty's glory. Let us rise together to praise the Creator of all prayer as readily as we worship the Creator of all things. To do so is to be open to experiencing the enjoyment and the blessing available in exploring the dimensions to which each realm invites us.” From The Beauty of Spiritual Language. Let's pray: Father God, we thank You for the Holy Spirit and the gifts He bestows on Your children. We love talking and singing to You in all ways and forms. You are good and love each of us as individuals, and that is amazing. We are never a number but are chosen, accepted, and deeply loved. You are awesome beyond words. In Jesus' name, we pray, amen.

480 The Lord Sends His Goodness in the Daytime and His Song at Night, O My Soul, A Guided Christian Meditation on Psalms 42:8-11 with the Recenter With Christ app  I'm Chaplain Jared and I work as a hospice chaplain and an ICU chaplain. My purpose in making this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and to be more open for your heart to be changed by the Spirit of God.  By using centuries old form of Christian Meditation named Lectio Divina: Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Bible verses for Meditation: Psalms 42 ESV By day the Lord commands his steadfast love,     and at night his song is with me,     a prayer to the God of my life. 9 I say to God, my rock:     “Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning     because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a deadly wound in my bones,     my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me all the day long,     “Where is your God?” 11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,     and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,     my salvation and my God. NASB 8 The Lord will send His goodness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life. 9 I will say to God my rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go about mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As a shattering of my bones, my adversaries taunt me, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 11 Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I will again praise Him For the help of His presence, my God. Meditation: God makes his blessings and goodness available at all times. Yet at times we may feel that He has turned his back on us. This echoes back to Psalm 22 which states “My God My God, why hast thou forsaken me.” A Psalm that would be Quoted by Jesus himself while on the Cross. The most profound message in Christianity is not that God gets us out of every mess when we want him to or when it seems necessary for us, it is that God allows things to be done for His purposes.  When Jesus Christ prayed in the garden of Gethsemane before his death, he asked for the cup to be removed from Him. Finally on the cross as his sacrifice was near complete he felt forsaken. This feeling is not a measure of God's failure since it was uttered by the Redeemer Himself. Our current struggles are not a reflection of our righteousness.  The answer to this conundrum is not that God is failing or that we are, but that God continues worthy of praise and love, even when we don't understand the working of His world. Be patient. Ignore the taunting of the enemy and others who don't understand your faith. Wait for God. Praise him His presence will heal. Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question: In what ways do you thirst for God? Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

Order of Service: - Prelude - Psalm 42: 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. 6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me; Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar. 7 Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. 8 The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me— A prayer to the God of my life. 9 I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. - Psalm 43: 1 Vindicate me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! 2 For You are the God of my strength; Why do You cast me off? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 3 Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your tabernacle. 4 Then I will go to the altar of God, To God my exceeding joy; And on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. - Hymn 462 - As After the Water-Brooks Panteth - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux (Preacher), Kaleb Schmidt (Organist)

Greig recently became inspired again to pray consistently, fervently and passionately through a story shared by Cands Reardon during GC Equipped. Greig recounts this story as shared by Bob and Debby Gass in their Blog. Lamentations 2:19: “Arise, cry out in the night… Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him For the life of your… children…”

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Psalms 42:1  1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. Happiness is refreshing like lemonade The Joy of the Lord is your strength Joy is a fruit of the Spirit.  Joy is an artifact.   Joy is a result of something else. Joy cannot be manufactured Joy does not come by song, faith, or prayer Joy is already present in the hearts of Christ Followers Joy is a gift Joy is inevitable (it has to come) How Does Joy Come? Joy is revealed through the Holy Spirit Joy is revealed through favorable circumstances Joy is revealed through encouraging people and encouraging environments Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [at all times]. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus

Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name. - Malachi 3:16 (NKJV)

Christ Jesus is on His way coming!!!  You can reach out to us on gospel2020project@gmail.com Visit the following links to subscribe and connect with us! Telegram link https://t.me/rhapsodyfm Google Podcast link https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yaGFwc29keS5yZWN Apple Podcast link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-of-life-podcast/id1507564447   But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:4-6). God wants us to catch this message and take it to the ends of the earth. He says, you that were dead in trespasses and sin, has He quickened, that is, made alive together with Christ. In other words, when Jesus was on the Cross, we were united with him in His death. He died as “us” on the Cross. He was “us” on the Cross. When He was crucified, we were crucified in Him. When He died, we died. Hallelujah! When He was buried, we were buried with Him. When God raised Him back to life, we were raised back to life. We've been raised up together and made to sit together with Him in heavenly places. He has become the head of the body; together we're now Christ, because we died in Him, were buried in Him, and were raised back to life in Him. Now we're one with Him!  The Bible says, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17). We're joint-heirs with Him (Romans 8:17). We're together as one. Hallelujah! Ephesians 1:22-23 says, “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.” He's the one who fills everything (Ephesians 4:10), yet His fullness is the Church, which is His body. We're His completeness, and we're complete in Him: “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power” (Colossians 2:9-10). Praise God! Confession I've been baptized into the body of Christ; brought into union with divinity. When Christ was raised from the dead, I was raised up together with Him. Now that He's seated on the throne, I'm seated together with Him in the place of dominion, glory, and authority. Blessed be God! Further Study 1 Corinthians 12:27 Colossians 1:18   Ephesians 5:29-30   To give towards sponsoring free copies please kindly click the below link  https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcOj8vQepC3eM6op

The Power of Prayer Rev. Seth Amoah-Boateng Malachi 3:14-16 You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the Lord of hosts? 15 So now we call the proud blessed, For those who do wickedness are raised up; They even tempt God and go free.' ” 16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, And the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the Lord And who meditate on His name. Psalm 37:1-3 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.

This morning, Jo spoke from 1 Peter 4:1-6. Jo led the time of prayer, praying: • That we would offer up our hearts, our whole hearts to Him • For all of those who are sick • That we would keep asking God for protection and healing. We can still do that , God is not weak, this pandemic isn't too much for him. He can still use us His church to fulfil His plans

This morning, Robert spoke from 1 Peter 1 vs 3-5. Robert then led the time of prayer. Praying: • Thanks to God for the living hope we have in Jesus that we have been saved and an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade • For those who are going through difficult times and trials that they would know the eternal hope that Jesus provides and would fix their eyes on Him • For those who don't know Jesus and only have hope for and live for this life – that they would experience the hope that Jesus offers

This morning, Tim spoke from 1 Peter 1-2. Tim also led the time of prayer. Praying: • For Alpha and the upcoming Alpha day on the 13 November. That God will continue to be powerfully at work, bring people to Himself and grow in Him • For members of our church family in their work places. That people will be full of the spirit and that in their workplaces they will be blessed and led by Him

Who in your life can talk about the Lord with you? How do you share with others the Lord's presence in your life? Join Dawn and Steve Mornings for a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about sharing our burdens with other believers. Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name.       Malachi 3:16 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“4 You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;” Jer 12:5 5 "If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, Then how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, How will you do in the thicket of the Jordan? 5 and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; 6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." 7 It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. **Three different things we need to know about God's discipline.** **A. God discipline us perfectly.** **a. 5b…My Son, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM;** Ps 42:5-6 5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. 6 O my God, my soul is in despair within me; **Therefore I remember You from the land of the Jordan And the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar.** 1 Cor 10:13 13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. **B. God's discipline is proof of sonship and His love.** a. 7 It is for **discipline that you endure;** God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. “9 Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.” **C. God's discipline is for our training.** “9 Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; **shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?** 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but **He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.”** James 1:2-4 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. “ Rom 5:3-5 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Matt 5:12 12 **"Rejoice and be glad**, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Luke 6:22-23 22 **"Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil,** for the sake of the Son of Man. 23 **"Be glad in that day and leap for joy,** for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. **1 Peter 4:12-14** 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, **keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.** 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

This morning, James spoke from Colossians 1:15-20 on how when we think of Jesus, we think of how he was on earth. He is the way we know what God is like. He is the image of the invisible God. However, Jesus is also the firstborn over all creation. He is before all things and in him all things hold together. All things have been created through him and for him. He is the head of the body so that in everything he might have the supremacy. That is who Jesus is. That is who we worship. Ros then led the time of prayer, praying: • That we would be filled afresh with the Holy Spirit, that we would see Jesus afresh for who he is, that our eyes will be fixed on Jesus, and that this would transform how we approach everything else • We would be amazed at who Christ and what he has done for us. And that we would be overflowing with joy and excitement to tell our friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about Him • For our church; HTC, for the APCM and Revitalise 250 • For the church in the UK, the church coming out of Covid, the worldwide church and the persecuted church

Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB1995) For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Hebrews 6:19 (NASB1995) This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, Romans 5:5 (NASB1995) and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 1 Peter 1:3 (NASB1995) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Psalms 42:5 (NASB1995) Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Psalms 31:24 (NASB1995) Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-gaff/support

Temptation comes to us in every from and at every stage of life. The Puritan Thomas Adams said, “Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish.” Temptation makes sin look good, sound, and feel good until it ends bitterly in sorrow and death. Because Jesus is the son of Abraham and son of David, a true man, He was tempted in every way that we are and yet He resisted, which is why we can rely on Him: “For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:15-16).

Dr. Kinlaw speaks on Ephesians 5 and 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 on the sacrificial love of God.  What does it mean to imitate God, for our lives to be a pleasing aroma to Him?For prayer, please call the office at (859) 858-4222 or email at office@tituswomen.orgTo learn more about Titus Women check out our website at www.tituswomen.org 

'As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. O my God, my soul is cast down within me; Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar. Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me— A prayer to the God of my life. I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.' Psalms 42:1-11

Dr. Kinlaw shares from Philippians 2 on the meaning of holiness.  Do you believe God loves you enough that it is safe to take your hands off your life?  Do you believe He is powerful enough to save you?  Do you believe He is smart enough that it is safe to trust Him?For prayer, please call the office at (859) 858-4222 or email at office@tituswomen.org  To learn more about Titus Women check out our website at www.tituswomen.org 

We know that we should thank God in spite of our trials, but have you ever tried thanking Him FOR them? In doing so, we rob the darkness of its power.

Rev. John Petersen, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato was preacher for this service. Psalm 42: 1-5: As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.

Order of Service: - Prelude - Hymn 462 - As After the Water-Brooks Panteth: v. 1 solo, v. 2 cong, v. 3 solo, v. 4 cong - Psalm 42: 1-5: As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 462 - As After the Water-Brooks Panteth: v. 5 cong, v. 6 solo, v. 7 cong - Blessing - Postlude Service Participants: Rev. John Petersen, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato (Preacher), Jennifer Haugen (Soloist)

So often we do not know what the future holds. We have plans and expectations but those are all too easily threatened. But while we don't know what our future holds, we do know who holds it. Our Lord in his providential care is always working for our good. But do we trust him enough to let Him? For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

Listen to Ros Williams as she speaks on Acts 8:26-40, and follow Jago Wynne in prayer: - For us have and take opportunities, like Philip with the Ethiopian, to share Jesus, and to see people coming to know Him - For the National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Marsha de Cordova

Listen to Ros Williams as she speaks on Acts 8:26-40, and follow Jago Wynne in prayer: - For us have and take opportunities, like Philip with the Ethiopian, to share Jesus, and to see people coming to know Him - For the National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Marsha de Cordova on 30th June

In this special episode, we share our personal experience riding the waves of our own diagnosis of COVID-19. Soar with us as we journey through this testimony of a trial turned to gold. Hear about the ways that this experience has deepened our faith. Glean some of the treasures that the Lord blessed us with through our time of trial. Laugh with us, be encouraged with us, SOAR with us.Isaiah 59:19“When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him.”Psalm 42:5-8"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. O my God, my soul is cast down within me; Therefore, I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar. Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me-A prayer to the God of my life."Thank you for joining us on this episode of Spirit of Adoption Radio! Make sure to subscribe on the podcast platform of your choice so you won't miss next week's exciting episode!You can visit us at AdoptionAirfare.com/SOAR

Listen to Rosie Loescher as she speaks on Acts 7:17-29, and follow Jago Wynne in prayer: - For those affected by the Grenfell fire tragedy three years ago - That we as individuals, and for us as a church, would be aligned with God's will, and vessels of God's spirit - That we be directed as a church, and be walking in God's footsteps and ways, depending on Him - For those who have been doing the Alpha Online course, which is coming to an end - that they may continue to turn to Jesus, and their walking with Him

Listen to Rosie Loescher as she speaks on Acts 7:17-29, and follow Jago Wynne in prayer: - For those affected by the Grenfell fire tragedy three years ago - That we as individuals, and for us as a church, would be aligned with God's will, and vessels of God's spirit - That we be directed as a church, and be walking in God's footsteps and ways, depending on Him - For those who have been doing the Alpha Online course, which is coming to an end - that they may continue to turn to Jesus, and their walking with Him

What really is praise, and why is it important? We all appreciate praise from others, and God deserves praise from us. The Bible is filled with reasons to praise Him, and we are given multiple commands to do so. Well, what do we praise Him FOR? Look with me at the Psalms and find out what *you* can praise God for.https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-most-repeated-command-in-the-bible

> 8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. > — 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (ESV) # 1. Suffering does not discriminate > 8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. > — 2 Corinthians 1:8 (ESV) > What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. > — 1 Corinthians 15:32 (ESV) > For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. > — 2 Corinthians 1:8 (ESV) > Paul was so utterly, unbearably crushed that he couldn't get up, as if he wore a leaden cape. Inertia gripped his being so much that he despaired of life itself. His despair was so deep that he was literally without a way of escape. There was no exit. “Indeed” he says of himself, “we felt that we had received the sentence of death – an official sentence of death – which could have been handed down as an official verdict or as a divine reply to Paul's prayer for deliverance. Either way, Paul conceded that he was done for, that it was over – he was being utterly crushed under an unbearable weight, helplessly awaiting death. > — Kent Hughes # 2. God uses suffering to drive us into reliance on Him > For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. > — 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 (ESV) # 3. God uses the prayers of His saints in bringing deliverance > You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. > — 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (ESV)

The guys dive into Pastor Jeff's most recent sermon on the Spirit, suffering for the name of Christ, and Persecution around the world. *David Eubanks organization is called the "Free Burma Rangers" and is not affiliated with the movie "Machine Gun Preacher" .... the Intern was distracted and didnt complete His thought comparing the two. Please forgive Him (:For comments and podcast ideas email us at podcast@glasscitychurch.orgFor more information on what is happening globally check out the links below!https://www.freeburmarangers.orghttps://www.persecution.comhttps://www.opendoorsusa.orghttps://fbrmovie.comSupport the show (http://www.glasscitychurch.org/contact/)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCESActs 1:12-26 NASBOUTLINESo Far So Good… (v. 1:12-14)Right Decision or Wrong Direction? (v. 1:15-22)They Did What? (v. 1:23-26) QUESTIONSAll of the Bible is equally true but not all of the Bible is equally clear. Acts is descriptive of what happened, not prescriptive of how things should be. What do you do with unclear parts of the Bible? (v. 1:12-26)We tend to idealize the early church as though it was perfect. When we idealize the past we will always criticize the present. How does it help you to know that God has always uses imperfect people to write His perfect story? (v. 1:12-14)Was Peter right to lead in picking a replacement or was he wrong? How does it encourage you to know that God is able to work everything together for good and bend everything to fit His will? How could this set us free from the pressure, stress and anxiety of leading?Acts isn’t about awesome saints, it’s about an awesome Savior who is unstoppable. Where is your story more about you than Him?*For more info, visit hillsidefellowship.orgSupport the show (https://hillsidefellowship.org/give/)

What do you do when you are unable to change the difficult situation you’re in? Even if you can’t change the circumstance, you are not a victim. Instead, you are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be victorious in the midst of your hard season. Karen Harmon  Karen’s Kairos Moment: Karen’s pastor CHALLENGED her to praise God FOR the hard season she was in. It felt like lip service, and it felt ridiculous to say out loud; however, the more she did, the more it took root and became her reality.  If we truly believe what Romans 8:28 says about all things working together for our good, then we can praise Him FOR the hardship and not just praise Him for the victory coming on the other side. God will use the situation as one of the steps to get you to the ultimate victory. She began to declare, “God, I praise you for this hip fracture! I know at the end of this, it will be for Your glory and for my good. I may not see it now, but I know You have victory on the other side of this obedience.” QUOTE: “The chains started to break when I started to praise.” Karen’s perspective changed as she began to see who God is instead of focusing on her pain. She decided to do what she could instead of focusing on what she couldn’t (mentoring, writing, etc). So often, we want a quick fix or a checklist, but Karen says we put so much value in the final destination, but the beauty lies in the journey. I despise the message, “You are enough.” Because YOU’RE NOT, but He is MORE THAN ENOUGH. By aligning ourselves with that mantra, when we go through these hardships, we beat ourselves up. “If I’m enough, then why can’t I do this? Why can’t I conquer this? QUOTE: “YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO! He was meant to do that IN you, FOR you, and THROUGH you.” Shift your focus from wanting to be enough to: “God, you are more than enough!”

In this episode, I bring on recurring guest Lily Wang (CEOwner of MedAmour) and we dive into Movember Men's Health. Now I know this podcast is called Viva La Vulva and its about empowering the vulva, however we are supporting our male counterparts. We discuss:  - What is erectile dysfunction? And ways to improve it naturally? - The statistics for prostate and testicular cancer and how doctors screen for it. - The reason why masturbation is better for you than you think.  - And much more!   Giveaway details:  WeVibe Pivot Sensuva ON Sex Drive for Him Sensuva ON Bold Delay Gel for Him For these products and more: www.medamour.com and use code: vivalavulva for an extra discount!

Are you willing to believe that He is worthy of you following after Him- For you to give your life in service to Him---How often have we gone to God and offered to make a business deal- -Lord, I swear, if you do this, I will never do that again-.--We have seen what He is able and willing to do. We've heard the testimonies of our fellow brothers and sisters- we have our own testimonies as to what God has done in our lives- But still, we find ourselves wondering if God is going to show up during a particular situation.--We have this idea that we know what is right for our lives. We think we know how our lives should look, and what it will require to achieve all that we want.--But what if, what we want isn't what God wants- What if God isn't willing to move the mountain that we want Him to move- Are we willing to trust that His plan for our lives is good---This past Wednesday, guest pastor, Darin Weiss, dove into the topic of faith, and what it's all about---In this highlight, he talks about what it means to trust and rely on God.--What it really, truly means to trust God, to believe in Him, is to follow Him, not dependent upon the outcome.--Here's another highlight from our Wednesday service-

In the last sermon that Frank Brancato brings to us, during the last week of Jesus, Jesus is put into the mock trial that would completes God's plan. Our Savior endured all for us, why can't we give all to Him? For further information please email: info@churchofchristbakersfield.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/churchofchrist/message

Matthew 6:6 – But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. There are some pretty specific instructions here about our prayer life… You need to find your secret place… Set time aside for God… It’s all about building relationship with our Father… He isn’t a “Genie in a bottle” when we need a quick answer… No, He wants us to get to know Him… For me, I enjoy spending time in prayer at night… That is time that I specifically set aside for my Father… It’s when I can just get one on one with Him and ask Him to show me His heart, His will… And as we develop our relationship with Him, His desires become our desires... When we pray according to His plans and purposes and not our own, we will begin to see answered prayers… And we will begin to develop into an Unexpected Warrior! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/SoulDivision67/support

For what reasons will Christ return- Have you ever imagined being present during a miraculous episode such as the transfiguration- Would witnessing an number of stunning acts performed by and for Christ change your focus, and if so, how- Which picture is most prevalent in your heart- the first coming of Christ, or His second coming- Will there be a day that every human being's opinion will bow down to the truth of Christ or will some persist in denying Him-----For answers to these questions and more, please listen to the sermon entitled -Return of the King,- by Jamie Hawkins.

Psalms 42: As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?[b] 3 My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.[c] 6 O my God,[d] my soul is cast down within me; Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar. 7 Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. 8 The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me— A prayer to the God of my life. 9 I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

EPISODE 34 // After a 3 week break for Easter and a mission trip to Ethiopia WordView Podcast is back. What an incredible time in Ethiopia; the Gospel was preached, hundreds came to Christ, demons were cast out and people were healed. We did not go unopposed, though. What is the religious spirit? What causes it to manifest? We take a look. Also, we continue our study of John's Gospel. Is Christ rejected because of great reason and intellect, or is there something deeper and more malevolent at work in the hearts of those who reject Him? For more info visit wordview.co.uk For more info

So, God has a name and it is not God, it is Yahweh. That's what He wanted to be called. Why? Practically, what does it mean for how we relate to Him? For example, when I pray, does it really matter? Is God's mind made up already, or can it be changed? Is God unchanging or not? If He is unchanging, why would it matter if I pray? If He can be changed, well then, how should I pray? Once we begin to realize that God has a name and a person-hood, it sure does raise a lot of questions. Come get some answers - this Sunday at Mendham Hills.

So, God has a name and it is not God, it is Yahweh. That's what He wanted to be called. Why? Practically, what does it mean for how we relate to Him? For example, when I pray, does it really matter? Is God's mind made up already, or can it be changed? Is God unchanging or not? If He is unchanging, why would it matter if I pray? If He can be changed, well then, how should I pray? Once we begin to realize that God has a name and a person-hood, it sure does raise a lot of questions. Come get some answers - this Sunday at Mendham Hills.

A daily devotional through the recorded words Jesus spoke while He walked alongside us. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com. Thanks for joining me today for "A Little Walk with God." I'm your host Richard Agee. Water is one of those things none of us can do without. It is one of those basic needs that without it, we die. Food, water, shelter. Those things mean life. Without them we cannot survive. And water is first on the list. A week without water and the body shuts down. Jesus understood the necessity of water, too, but He had a different solution to our needs. Scripture John 7:37-38 Jesus: If any of you is thirsty, come to Me and drink. If you believe in Me, the Hebrew Scriptures say that rivers of living water will flow from within you. Devotional When the rest of the country was suffering an economic downturn a few years ago, Texas was still creating jobs. In fact, when the nation created 300,000 jobs overall one year, Texas created 400,000 within its borders. That means the rest of the country lost 100,000 jobs. What attracts people to Texas? Weather Taxes Corporate laws Texas has one big problem when it comes to business Water Cities are growing faster than the water supply Buying water from other states Research for desalinization and other means of purification of seawater aren't keeping up with the demand Middle east has similar problems Water seems more scarce than oil Dig deep for wells Often require purification even when found Protect at all costs Jesus promises water than never ends Living water - running water from springs that remain clean and pure Never dries up regardless of weather Quenches thirst unlike some of the water with minerals (salts) in them Not just a little trickle of water, but rivers of living water No pockets of brackish water either Where do you find this kind of water? Come to Jesus Believe in Him For who He is and what He did for you Ask for forgiveness Follow the commands He gives you If you want to learn more about my church, you can find us at SAF.church. If you like the devotional, share it with someone. If you don't, tell me. I hope you'll join me again tomorrow for "A Little Walk with God."  

Psalm 42 (AMP)   1 As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks, So my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God. 2  My soul (my life, my inner self) thirsts for God, for the living God. When will I come and see the face of God? 3  My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4  These things I [vividly] remember as I pour out my soul; How I used to go along before the great crowd of people and lead them in procession to the house of God [like a choirmaster before his singers, timing the steps to the music and the chant of the song], With the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a great crowd keeping a festival. 5  Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become restless anddisturbed within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. 6  O my God, my soul is in despair within me [the burden more than I can bear]; Therefore I will [fervently] remember You from the land of the Jordan And the peaks of [Mount] Hermon, from Mount Mizar. 7  Deep calls to deep at the [thundering] sound of Your waterfalls; All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. 8  Yet the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song will be with me, A prayer to the God of my life. 9  I will say to God my rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10  As a crushing of my bones [with a sword], my adversaries taunt me, While they say continually to me, “Where is your God?” 11  Why are you in despair, O my soul? Why have you become restless anddisquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

Verse (20:43) Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Verse (21:3) Leviticus 25:23-25 Verse (21:4) Psalms 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance. Verse (21:6) Matthew 6:22-23 "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Verse (21:24) Genesis 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai. Genesis 21:12 But God said to Abraham, "Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called. John 10:1-5 1 Kings 21

Our guest speaker all the way from Texas talks about the Body of Christ from 1 Corinthians 12! Why does God ask me to be the one to go and talk to people about Him? For what reason should I even go and talk to these people? What is God's intent for the Body of Christ? Preached: 03/07/16

Will the Lord say to you “Well done, good and faithful servant” when you stand before Him? For the believer, we will not face the Great White Throne judgment spoken about in Revelation 20 but rather we will stand before Him for our reward of crowns to be cast down before Him. Hear Pastor Don preach a sermon based on our reading in Matthew 25:14-30 entitled “Opportunity is Knocking” where he clearly draws the lines between works and grace. Pastor Don shows us how we are to work from our position of grace and because of our salvation in our service of the Lord. Pastor Don prepares us so that we might hear the Lord tells us those words “Well done, good and faithful servant ... Enter into the joy of your lord.”

If you are a Christian, how long have you known Him? For me, Curt, I am soon to hit 40 years. And, I’ve moved in and prayed for healing as a central part of that walk for 33 years. And yet this week, God showed me something I’ve never seen before about healing, faith, all of it. This one will definitely inspire you…in a most unusual way…

"Moses is for Jews and Jesus is for Gentiles." It's a commonly accepted fact of religious life in today's pop culture, but the truth is that neither Moses nor Jesus would ever put up with such a lie! In Romans 9-11 the Apostle Paul deals with a pressing question, If Jesus was the King of the Jews, why didn't Israel accept Him? For many Jews today "Jews for Jesus" is an oxymoron. Why would Paul disagree and why should you?

"Moses is for Jews and Jesus is for Gentiles." It's a commonly accepted fact of religious life in today's pop culture, but the truth is that neither Moses nor Jesus would ever put up with such a lie! In Romans 9-11 the Apostle Paul deals with a pressing question, If Jesus was the King of the Jews, why didn't Israel accept Him? For many Jews today "Jews for Jesus" is an oxymoron. Why would Paul disagree and why should you?