Podcasts about his peace

There are 3 pieces of God's armor we are to “put on”. 1. The belt of truth. 2. The breastplate of righteousness. 3. The shoes of peace. In getting dressed for the unseen spiritual battle, the final thing we put on are our shoes. And think about it, you're not ready to leave if you don't have your shoes on. My husband knows I'm not really walking out the door if my shoes aren't on. My shoes are the sign I'm really ready and we're going … until then, I'm not really going anywhere. God has places for you to go. A stand you are to take. Purposes you are to fulfill. Good plans you are to walk in. But, without your shoes, you're not really ready to go with him. The soldier's shoes were a valuable piece of their armor. Remember in these days, they were foot soldiers. They weren't riding around in tanks and helicopters. They were marching in, climbing up, standing ground. In military battles of these days, the army who had the best battle shoes was set apart. There's a story of an army who won countless victories because they put nails in their shoes, creating the first cleats. They could climb what no other army could climb. As women, we know shoes make or break the outfit – but in battle, shoes can make or break the victory. So Paul says in Ephesians 6:15, “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.” Without your shoes, you're not ready. With the wrong shoes, you're not winning. Barefoot, you're injured. The shoes in the Armor of God are specifically the PEACE that comes from the Good News. Sounds a little fruity doesn't it? That's sweet – but does it really mean anything to you? I'll be honest – that just never meant anything to me at all – until today. Until I really studied what Paul is saying. Now I get it, and I'm so excited to share it with you. Peace – what's your image of God's peace? Someone once asked 2 very famous painters to each paint a picture of God's peace. One painted the image of a beautiful, calm, serene lake in the most peaceful setting you could imagine. It's basically where I am right now – North Italy's Dolomite mountains. The lakes here are the deepest, calmest blue, fully protected by stunning mountains that reach straight up in the sky. Such calm. Such peace. That was one artist's painting. But the other artist paints the ocean. Not calm water, but the ocean in a violent storm. Massive waves crashing in the fierce winds. Lightening flashing in the sky. And in the very bottom corner of the painting was a small bird, totally protected from the storm, standing on a rock with a solitary beam of light shining on it. If there was a soundtrack to the painting it was the bird singing his completely unbothered song of perfect peace in the midst of that raging storm. Both are pictures of peace. One is a picture of peaceful circumstances – the other is a picture of the power of God's peace. God doesn't promise peaceful circumstances, in fact Jesus warns us of the oppoisite – “in this world you will have trouble”. But God does promise us the power of his peace – the unshakable knowing he is with you, he sees you, and he is in control. We're so quick to assume only the good days contain God's peace, but you've never experienced God's peace on the most extreme level until you're in the middle of something that demands you absolutely freak out, but instead you have an unspeakable peace within. With this peace you're not rendered incapable, you're strengthened in the battle. My friend, if you find yourself currently in a battle, God has peace available for you. And his word isn't just offering it to you as an option, his word is telling you, “PUT THIS ON!” But how? How do you put on God's peace? Thank God, his word actually tells us. We're not left to guess and wonder. It's clear. Philippians 4: 6-7. First, there is an offer you have to REFUSE to make room for God's offer of peace. If you don't refuse it, there will simply be no space for peace in you. What is the offer you have to refuse? Worry. Here's precisely what God's word says, “Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. THEN you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” This is a formula and a process. First you refuse worry. Worry is always in the offering. There's always something to worry about, right? But you must turn away from it. Turn it off. Resist it. Evict it. Absolutely take a stand against worry. You know what we often do instead? We make excuses for it. “Oh, it's just who I am. I'm a worrier. I always have been.” That's the equivalent of saying, “Oh, I'm just muddy, it's just who I am. I go out and roll around in the mud so I'm always muddy. I always have been.” ALL WHILE YOU COULD CHOOSE TO TAKE A SHOWER! If you're a worrier, there's something you can do that's the equivalent of a shower for a muddy person – PRAYER. And just as you have to take a shower again and again, you must pray again and again. The only way you refuse worry is to talk to God about it. Push it right over to God and let him have it. Tell him what you need. Thank him for everything he has already done for you. That's your part of the equation. Then, God does his part. His part is filling you with PEACE. Peace that doesn't make sense. Peace like the little white bird sitting in a beam of light during a furious storm on the ocean, just singing his happy song. I don't care how much you worry or how long you've been worrying, peace is available to you. But my sister, you always have to choose it. Now you may think your worrying is harmless, but it's not. Without God's peace, you're facing a battle with no shoes on. Without your shoes you're simply NOT READY!!!!! Now here's where this gets really really really good. This is the part you may not have ever understood before and you're going to have a little light bulb go off. Paul says these shoes of peace come from the Good News. What is the Good News? It's literally the message of Jesus. It's the salvation story of God sending his own son to die for you so that you might be saved. It's the promise of his Holy Spirit dwelling in you offering what you could never manufacture for yourself. It's all this GOOD NEWS, not bad news that applies directly to our lives because of Jesus. Good, good, good news. Shoes of peace from this Good News of Jesus. And here's why this is important in battle – GET READY … Your enemy, the devil, is always going to try and convince you that God is against you, that God doesn't love you, that God is too busy for you, angry at you, distant from you. The devil continually tries to convince you that every little bad thing, and certainly every big bad thing, that happens in your life is proof of God's absence, God's distance, or God's disapproval of you. You've heard it and felt it before. You've questioned why God would allow this to happen to your family and you start feeling like God doesn't care about your family. Like he's too busy for you. Like he doesn't hear your prayers. Like he's always out to take things from you. Like he's just against you. The more you hear it and the more you feel it, the more dark your thoughts become, the more alone you feel, and the more hopeless the future looks. And that's precisely what happens if you don't have your shoes on. Your shoes of peace from the Good News know exactly who Jesus is, what Jesus did, and what he has promised. And just like a pair of cleats can dig in and hold your ground, KNOWING the GOOD News can help you stand firm when every doubt comes to rock you. The devil wants to remind of you all the bad news, but Jesus says, “I've GOT GOOD NEWS!” Feel the peace in that! The shoes of peace tell you even when bad things have happened, “GOD USES ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR GOOD”. The shoes of peace tell you even when the storm rages that, “YOUR GOD CONTROLS THE WINDS AND THE WAVES.” The shoes of peace tell you when everything falls apart that, “GOD HOLDS IT ALL IN HIS HANDS AND NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH HIM.” The Good News fills us with peace when the battle rages. And in peace, we stand, We don't run. We don't panic. We don't worry. We stand firm. Girl, put your shoes on and dig in! Dig in to God's promises over you and refuse to back down. Refuse to be shaken. Refuse to give in to worry. His promises will fill you with peace so you can stand through the storm and come out the other side. Jesus made us a promise of HIS PEACE. His peace that would hold us steady. His peace that would guide us. His peace that would fill us in ways that don't make sense. But do you know precisely WHEN he promised us this peace? Jesus promised us that peace on the edge of his own horrific storm. On the very night one of his very best friends would betray him – on the night he would be arrested – on the night before he was to bear the sin of the entire world on the cross, on the edge of the greatest storm all creation had ever seen, Jesus promised us his own peace. John 14:27, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.” Jesus had immeasurable peace, and he offers us that same peace. But it's always up to us to PUT IT ON. With peace, you are ready for battle. With peace you can stand on God's promises and not worry. With peace as shoes, you can dig in with cleats and stand your ground regardless of circumstances. With peace as shoes, you can climb any mountain and overcome the obstacles in your way. You have to choose what you're walking in – Peace or worry. Worry will never win the battle. Peace already has. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

May you experience His Peace in your heart and mind

Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday for Saturday, 5-9-26, John 14:25-31 "The Gift of His Peace"

Emotions - your internal and external feelings. As a Christian - would you describe your emotions as being Holy Spirit governed and Scripture Anchored?The Holy Spirit led emotions reflect His Peace, Joy, Gentleness, Compassion, and Emotional Stability. Do you?When you do not, then return to His Emotional path of Righteousness by: 1) Pouring out your heart to God, 2) Letting the Holy Spirit calm your soul, 3) Inviting the Holy Spirit's fruit, and 4) Refusing to let your emotions rule. The Holy Spirit's path in emotions leads a believer to be peaceful, gentle, and emotionally mature. Is this you?

Celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, that is the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday is a major feast day in the Catholic Church dedicated to the devotion of God's mercy. Instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, it stems from revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38), offering complete forgiveness of sins and punishment, that is, a plenary indulgence, to those who receive Communion and go to confession. Let's learn more about the theological significance of this feast for many Christians around the world with bible scholar Bishop Robert Barron. Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Books about Faustina Kowalska at https://amzn.to/41rT586 Divine Mercy images available at https://amzn.to/4tomMTX Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons — Both His Wounds and His Peace, 08apr2026). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningNight Prayer — Jesus Watches Over Me and I Rest Securely in His Peace and Covering Tonight Psalm 121:3–4 — He Who Watches Over You Will Not Slumber or Sleep Live from London, England São Paulo • Los Angeles • Nairobi • Manila • Paris night prayer for protection • sleep prayer Christian • God watches over me prayer • peace before sleep • rest in God's presence  Psalm 121:3–4 (NIV): “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”  Exodus 33:14 (NIV): “The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” Jesus, You watch over me as I rest tonight, and I dwell securely in Your peace. I release this day into Your hands. Everything I have carried, everything I have done, everything that remains unfinished—I place it into Your care and become still in Your presence. You do not sleep. You do not step away. You do not lose sight of me. Through every moment of this night, You remain present, watching, guarding, and holding me safely in Your care. So I rest without fear. I lie down in peace, knowing that I am covered, protected, and kept by You. My mind is quiet. My heart is steady. My body rests deeply under Your watchful presence. And I rest in this truth—You love me. Because of Your love, I am safe. Because of Your love, I am held. Because of Your love, I can rest fully and trust completely in Your care through this night. Jesus, let Your peace remain over me. Let Your presence surround me. Let this night be covered by Your protection and filled with Your rest. I dwell securely in You. Jesús, descanso en Tu paz y estoy seguro bajo Tu cuidado esta noche. Jesus Cristo, descanso na Tua paz e estou seguro sob o Teu cuidado esta noite. From São Paulo to Los Angeles, from Nairobi to Paris, across every place entering into this night, You are present. You are watching. You are covering Your people. So I rest fully. I sleep in peace. I remain in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am safe and at rest. Amen. night prayer, Psalm 121, sleep prayer Christian, protection prayer night, peace before sleep, God watches over me, rest in God, John 3:16 night prayer for protection and peaceful sleep, Psalm 121 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for safety at night, Bible verses about God watching over me, Jesus help me rest tonight prayer, how to sleep peacefully with GodSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

In this podcast, Pastor B. explores Jesus' powerful “I AM” statements and what they reveal about His true identity. Using simple but profound images like bread, light, and shepherd, Jesus points back to God's name in Exodus 3:14 and boldly declares His divine nature and mission to meet our deepest needs.We take a closer look at Jesus as the Good Shepherd, contrasting His sacrificial love and highlighting our role as sheep who depend on His guidance and protection. Through this beautiful picture, we discover four life-changing promises He gives His followers: His Presence, His Peace, His Protection, and a deeply Personal Relationship.This message reminds us that the gospel is not about self-help or self-reliance, but about trusting Jesus in every season, especially in hardship. As the Good Shepherd, He walks with us through suffering, knows us by name, and offers hope, healing, and eternal life through His sacrifice on the cross.If you've ever wondered what it truly means to depend on Jesus, this teaching will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.If your NEW HERE, would like to GIVE or follow along with our VIRTUAL SERMON NOTES click below to use our ALL ACCESS PASS. Its everything you will ever need in one convenient place. ALL ACCESS PASS: https://freedom.cls.coSupport the show

The "Noise of Life" is always constant! But God has created a "Secret Place" where His Peace dwells! learn about how to thrive even when the noise is trying to disturb your heart!

i'm sure in 2026, some people had the goal to chill on the carbs, lose 20lbs, cutout the alcohol, eliminate the F bombs, eradicate the substance… which is all great, but with the current global climate, and with ppl in search of peace , calm, hope, truth… im sure that some ppl wanted to deepen their faith or become more spiritual … to possibly start reading the bible more, or pray more, or get closer to God. that's all a great idea n support all of those … But how do we sustain it? because if it's just us “trying harder”, it'll only cause more frustration when we fail to live out those plans and intentions, causing the vicious cycle of weight gain, drunk again, high again, relationships fractured, shame, guilt, anger, hopelessness, depression, and more backsliding …. the key is to not TRY harder in our own strength …. but to ALLOW GOD, HIS LOVE, HIS PEACE, HIS TRUTH, HIS SPIRIT to TRANSFORM US on the deepest levels of our core. FOR FRUIT TO GROW, and for the dead branches of sin to be broken off. then our actions will flow naturally from a transformed heart and mind. be blessed by this audio i love ya world ❤️✝️

FROM WHERE I AM There are times when we ask God, “Will I ever get to You from where I am?” But God is Faithful to lead us and comfort us with His Peace as we find our way to His divine plan. Music Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard

You are ChosenAffirm: I Am chosen. My past couldn't have been any other way.My future will be what I choose today,and today, I choose Him.I chose this Love.I choose this PeaceI choose this Sound--to let It inform my thoughts,to let It inform my actions,to let It inform me that It is more real than the world.Where you're sitting or standing,where you're breathing,is Holy Ground.Drop your head down to your heartand Hear.(and watch The Chosen on Amazon Prime!!!)I Love you,Nik nikki@curlynikki.com--Our new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is HERE! Get your copy. Share a copy. Be the Love you wake up to!_______________Support GoOD Mornings on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/c/goodmorningsQUOTES"Your life is perfect..It is a perfect plan and it isa spontaneous miracle every moment." -SriSri Ravi Shankar via IG @sarikajgd"The greatest miracle that God can do today is to take an unholy man out of an unholy world, and make that man holy and put him back into that unholy world and keep him holy in it."-Leonard Ravenhill via IG @WorshipBlog"Jesus was not sent here to teach the people to build magnificent churches and temples amidst the cold wretched huts and dismal hovels. He came to make the human heart a temple, and the soul an altar, and the mind a priest!"-Kahlil Gibran"God's answer is some form of peace. All pain Is healed; all misery replaced with joy. All prison doors are opened. And all sin is understood as merely a mistake."-A Course in Miracles LESSON 359"Live in such a way that you're constantly free from the past and unbothered by the future. Observe the voices in your head, but don't join the conversation. Be the silent detached awareness, and your mind will slowly quiet down."-Via IG @LessonToSelf"In the end it's all very simple. Either we give ourselves to Silence or we don't."-Adyashanti"I was afraid of being rejectedUntil I learned to never reject myselfI was afraid of being abandonedUntil I learned to never abandon myself...I was afraid of the darknessUntil I remembered that I was the LightAnd I was afraid of lifeUntil I remembered who I was."-Excerpt from Tahlia Hunter"We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us."-Rumi"He's not an "I told you so" kind of GodHe's a'Come hereWelcome homeI'll keep you safeI'll keep you warmLet me hold youLet me heal youI love youI have so much for you I am not mad at youTrust meI will never leave youMy grace will never run outStay with me'Kind of God.At this very moment, go to Him in your heart and He will meet you there with His Peace."-@HerTrueWorth

God speaks His Peace to our troubled hearts and minds. How is He speaking peace to you?

The Wonder of His Peace is a theme that is woven throughout the Christmas story, but is especially prominent when we explore the angel's message to the shepherds in Luke 2. In this message, we discover three insights about the wonder of His peace.

What the World Still NeedsLuke 2:1-14 PeaceBid Idea: Peace isn't the absence of problems, it's the presence of Jesus in the problems. It's a “relational peace”.What we need to understand about the Peace that Jesus brought that night…1. Peace arrived before the chaos ended. God injected His Peace into the chaos.2. Peace began with the Good News, not good circumstances (Luke 2:11).  Savior: Rescue from sin, guilt & separation (Romans 5:1). Messiah: The long-awaited Messiah, fulfillment of prophecy (Micah 5:2). Lord: Sovereign ruler over all things (Philippians 2: 9-11)Peace flows out of God's goodness, not our performance.3. Peace spread wherever Jesus was worshipped. Peace comes not from being in control, but from trusting the One who is.You cannot experience peace regularly if you only worship occasionally. Worship is a natural response to Jesus.Peace has a name: Jesus. What is your next step in finding peace in Jesus?

God often reveals himself in adverse conditions. Finding God in our storms, reveals His Peace - in our battles reveals His power, and in our Shadows reveals Him as Shepherd.   

God often reveals himself in adverse conditions. Finding God in our storms, reveals His Peace - in our battles reveals His power, and in our Shadows reveals Him as Shepherd.   

“Peace I leave with you . . .” IN CHRIST WE HAVE . . . 1) A HELPER : The Father sends the Holy Spirit in Jesus' Name to Teach and Bring to Remembrance V26 2) PEACE: Jesus leave us with His Peace, therefore our hearts should not be troubled or afraid. V27 3) JOY: Our love for Jesus leads to Rejoicing in the Death, Resurrection, Reign, & Return of Christ. V28-31 Preached by Charles Humphrey on November 9, 2025

A new MP3 sermon from Glassy Mountain Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: His Peace Subtitle: Devotionals Speaker: Pastor Bryan Cole Broadcaster: Glassy Mountain Baptist Church Event: Devotional Date: 10/30/2025 Bible: Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27 Length: 7 min.

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd; I have everything I need. If You Have Jesus, You Have Everything You Need, If You Have Jesus, You Have His Joy, His Peace, His Truth, His Life,  His Righteousness His Healing And So Much More! For Those Of Us Who Have Accepted Jesus As Lord And Savior, There's Nothing We Can Add To The Free Gift Of Salvation, We've Been Given Because We Already Have EverythingThe One Thing We Need Is A Relationship With Christ Jesus And We Can Overcome Any Obstacle. All That Is Required Of Us Is A Relationship With Him, Being Led By His Spirit  Through A Knowledge Of His Word And Spiritual Ears To Hear The Sound Of His VoiceIf We Have Jesus, We Have Everything We Need! Support the showGrowing our inner man as we connect with God's Word

1. His Presence With Us 2. His Peace in Us 3. His Purpose for Us

Happy Sabbath everyone!  "The Gift of His Peace" is Part 6 of this 6 part mini-series on John 14.  "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things...." This show is the best example of that verse!  Come and hear what else is revealed in this episode! If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family!  I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors.  However, all people are called to share the gospel. It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church as an ancillary addition to the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, like I'm doing on this show, and paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible.  If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com  Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;() The Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday --------------------- The primary study bible that Rene' uses is the 'Spirit-filled Life Bible, by Jack Hayford, and is available in hard cover or faux leather on Amazon at:  https://amzn.to/434fBnQ You can watch this episode on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9ekffu7ds Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE!

I used the song "Drowning Man" by U2 to show the profound difference between Christendom, which is some Dialectical System of Principles which have made accommodation with the world, versus Christ, the God-Man, who offers us His Hand and His Peace.

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This is message 15 in The Power of God's Name Psalm 34:1-22 Psalm 34 is David's song of praise birthed from desperation and deliverance. In it, he calls God's people to exalt the Lord's name at all times—because of His faithfulness, His provision, His peace, and His nearness in our brokenness. David's testimony is not theoretical; it flows from personal rescue and real trust. Whether in caves or triumphs, the call remains: lift high the name of the Lord, for He alone is worthy, and He never forsakes His own. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Purdy is a Recovered Addict, The Obsession to Drink & Use has been lifted through a 12 Step Programme of Action. Action Heals the soul. His Peace now with God fires up his Soul and Purdy is All In. He's an Active Sponsor at all times. He Does Service and is the Founder of Spiritual Cartel, A meeting in the UK which runs 365 Days a Year. Purdy is Very Grateful and Humbled by it all. He have a Peace today, like nothing he has ever experienced and can feel Serenity from the Inside. No longer driving the external, it's an inside job and today Purdy has a mind that sits free. TRUST GOD, CLEAN HOUSE, HELP OTHERS.  He speaks today on creating the fellowship you crave.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | PatreonYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:Spiritual CartelBig Book Sponsorship Workbook12Steps4HoursOutro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Today we launched our new series, "Breaking Through the Storm." In Part 1, "Peace in the Storm," we looked at Mark 4:35-41 — where Jesus calms a raging storm and reminds us that His peace is greater than any fear we face. Key reminders from today's message: Storms are inevitable, but Jesus is with us. His silence doesn't mean His absence. Fear reveals where our faith is anchored. Jesus has authority over every storm. We don't have to fear because of His Promise, His Presence, and His Peace. Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 1:7

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace", Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace".4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace", Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Rejoice in His Peace".4.  Rejoice in the Lord always. 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; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.  9.  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.          (Philippians 4:4-9 NIV)

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Just as Israel was full of worry and anxiety under the oppression of Rome, we experience the oppression of worry and anxiety in our world today. It's no wonder that one of the greatest gifts God has given us is peace. Jesus is not just the Prince of Peace, nor does He keep peace to Himself as a possession. Rather, in His grace, Jesus has given us HIS PEACE by the power of the Holy Spirit. We can have His peace as a gift right now by just receiving it.

The Silence feeds me. The Silence clothes me. It moves me. It walks me. It talks me. It provides.It will fill you up,but you have to be full of It first. Paradox. You're full of words, usually, but not right now. Right now, you are being His Peace.When people meet you, they find Him,they feel Him, they see Him,and call you beautiful.But you know the Truth. The Way. The Life. I Love you, nik__________My new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is a lifetime in the making (and now a Top New Release, thanks to you!).Divinely inspired.Love led.And WILL bring forth the ‘more' in you. ❤️‍

What the Peace of God is, what it isn't, and how do we live in His Peace.

"He made His Peace with God" Rev. Joe Evans, Senior Pastor

Jesus says: “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division” MESSAGE SUMMARY: From the Gospel of Luke (12:49-56): “Jesus the Divider” Introduction: While Jesus does bring us “Peace”, Jesus tells us that His ways are not always our ways; and Jesus does not always bring us “Peace”. In the world, we have tabulation; but Jesus has overcome the world. However, Jesus tells us, in Luke 12:49-56, that He, also, brings “division”. Today, like in the time period of Luke's Gospel, we need to pay attention to God's signs in the world. Today's Message: If we are serious about being a follower of Jesus today, we need to listen to Jesus in Luke 12:49-56. Jesus begins His Simon, to many thousands starting in Luke 12:49, with His “fire of persecution”: “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! In this passage, “fire” does not mean the Holy Spirit; “fire” means the “fire of persecution” – which is “when the Gospel is preached without compromise”. This “fire” is the hostility that occurs when the world hears the Gospel preached without compromise. Jesus continues, in Luke 12:50, with: “I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished!”. Jesus uses “baptism” to refer to His immersion in death and His separation from the Father on the cross, but death would not hold Him. Continuing with Luke 12:51, Jesus tells us: “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”. How does this statement of “division” rather than “Peace” reconcile to Jesus' other statements regarding His bringing “Peace” into the world? This apparent contradiction, regarding Jesus and His “Peace”, can be addressed by considering the five ways the word “Peace” is used in the Bible [as presented in the audio teaching]: 1) an attribute of God; 2) fruit of the Holy Spirit: 3) a state of mind; 4) absence of conflict; and 5) being in right relationship with God through Jesus. Therefore, when Jesus, in Luke 12:51, says that: “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.”, Jesus is referring to the Bible's use of “Peace” regarding an “absence of conflict”. Jesus is telling His followers that He, the Gospel, and His followers have come to disrupt and confront. However, Jesus wants to have “Peace” in the other four contexts of “Peace”. In Jesus, we do have “Peace”; but when we do stand with and for Jesus, “division” and conflict are created. In this passage from Luke, Jesus wants His followers to know that following Him will have a cost in terms of conflict and worldly tribulation. Many in and of the world will not tolerate our communication of the Gospel. Jesus is not saying that “division” is good. Rather, Jesus, in John 17:22-23, expresses His desire, to the Father, for His followers to all be one with Him and the Father. However, Jesus is warning us that “division” is inevitable because we are human and sinners. Jesus ends His message to those assembled, in Luke 12:54-56, with: “He also said to the crowds, ‘When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A shower is coming.' And so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat,' and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?'". In this passage, Jesus was pointing toward His purpose on earth and the cross; but no one understood His message at the time period of His teaching in Luke – they could not read God's signs. Do we see and follow God's signs, or do we miss them and become party to creating “divisions”?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Luke 12:49-56; Luke 3:21; John 14:27; Judges 6:24; Romans 15:33; Philippians 4:9; Romans 16:20; Ephesians 2:13; John 16:36; John 17:22-23; Psalms 28:1-9. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Are the Enemy's {devil's} Target to Mess You Up and To Destroy Your Relationship with God”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Jesus told us that He gives us His Peace, but not a peace that the world gives. Before I came to Christ my peace was based on what was going on in my life AND my possessions. That meant that peace was based on things that can change at any moment. It was based on events that many times I had no control over. But when I came to Christ, I experienced an unchanging peace not based on possessions, but on a person who loves me and never abandons me. This Sunday Paul will take us on a peace journey as we continue through Philippians.———————————————————————————————Connect with us on Social Media:Website: nbcc.com/Facebook: facebook.com/nbccnorcoInstagram: instagram.com/nbccnorcoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S-3n9PVnXm8zSPHAYVyGw----------------------------------------If you have any prayer requests or questions, please message us on our social media or send us an email at hello@nbcc.com. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast!----------------------------------------Join us in person, Sunday's at 9am & 10:30amhttps://goo.gl/maps/PEe1rzXWKBv

You spend time with God by listening. Think of that image of Dolores from Disney's 'Encanto', with her hand up to her ear. That. Just listening. This listening is continuous, that's mediation. When you're listening you're not thinking, that's meditation. And then in the quiet listening, Love is felt. You hear God's silence, and then you feel God's Love. You're gifted His Peace, and then you notice that that too, is continuous! No matter what comes (or goes), this Peace stands. All you have to do is remember to listen for the feeling of Peace, and then that Peace dissolves everything that isn't Peace... help comes, because God is. I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com Today's Quotes: "...continuous reaching toward the center of our being, will eventually result in the experience of the Christ. In that moment, we discover the mystery of spiritual living: We do not have to take thought for what we shall eat, what we shall drink, or wherewithal we shall be clothed; we do not have to plan; we do not have to struggle. only Christ can live our life for us, and we meet the Christ within ourselves in meditation. The degree to which we attain the experience or activity of the Christ, the presence of the Spirit of God in us, determines the degree of individual unfoldment." -by Joel S. Goldsmith via Practicing the Presence, Chapter 7 "I am the spaces between my thoughts." -via @daytohaveaday via IG “If a man wants to be used by God, he cannot spend all of his time with people.”  -A. W. Tozer "Does a young woman forget her jewelry? Does a bride hide her wedding dress? Yet for years on end my people have forgotten me." -Jeremiah 2:32   Getting in the Gap- by Wayne Dyer  Support the show

NOTES: “HOW CAN WE OVERWHELM WORRY?” Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) REJOICE - CELEBRATE GOD'S CONTROL. PRACTICAL TIP: CREATE A CONTROL LIST REQUESTS - PRAY, DON'T WORRY. PRACTICAL TIP: BREATH PRAYERS REFLECT - GIVE THANKS. PRACTICAL TIP: GRATITUDE JOURNAL BOTTOM LINE:  When we give God our ANXIETY, He gives us His PEACE. CHALLENGE:   REFOCUS - what do you need to do to refocus?

Right now all conflict has ended. All division has ended. The past is dead. The mind is dead. What does a dead mind sound like? What does this Silence feel like? Rumi says it's like a carpet of light being spread out for Him,  being held out for His Presence. At the top of your next inhale,  hold in the Stillness,  and share in His Peace.  And as you exhale, notice that the Stillness is still inside.  The Peace is still within.  But you're not controlling that breath.  You're not the one breathing, you aren't the breath. All of this is happening in You.  This voice, these words are happening in You.  The Silence takes shape as a 'thank you', in you,   I Love you,  nik  Support the show! ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings  "I make people what they aren't." - Jesus (The Chosen, Season 4) "Through the sound, the world came into being.  Through the Word, the carpet of light was spread for His Presence." - Rumi "The physical eyes do not see this Nam [Namel, nor do physical ears hear it. Neither do our feet carry us there, nor can it be caught by our hands. To attain it and to meet the Lord we need to die while living. * The varnatmik names are our means, while the dhunatmik Name is our end and ob-ject. For the love of mere words we need not become involved in disputes and dissensions; instead, we should try to discover the true Name with their help. Unfortunately, what do we see in this world? Those who remember the Lord as Wahiguru begin to call themselves Sikhs, while those who remember him as Allah call themselves Muslims, and those who remember him as Ram call themselves Hindus. We become so intolerant that it becomes difficult for us even to meet each other. Where this wrangling over words is leading never occurs to us. If today, however, we were to merge with the true Name, all strife and discord would come to an end.... Conflicts last only while we are deaf to the music of the true Name and are in love with the names expressed in words." -Maharaj Charan Singh 

Feel God saying- 'that thorn in your side (that job, that illness, that person), is to bring you closer to Me, to lock you inside of Me, inside of My Love, inside of My Healing, inside of My Will, so that you'll stop leaving. Don't let the appearance of this world make you forget that you're in Me. That I'm all around you. Just listen, when the noise becomes too much, listen for Me. When you listen to sound, the very listening is Me. The Silence and Sound are not separate. The Formless and Form are not separate. I Am not separate from you. Surrender. Soften.    Relax into Me-- the fulfillment of your greatest Desire.' I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ________________________________ Today's Quotes: "Whatever we put our attention on will grow stronger in our lives. Put your attention on the highest." -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi "I am love; if you come close to me, something will start dancing in your heart. Allow it." -Osho "Am I not here? I who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I t the source of your Joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need something more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you." -Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, December 12, 1531-From the Original Nican Mopohua recorded by Antonio Valeriano. "Jesus is the beginning, the means and the end of all desires. As I was concerned about the state of my soul, all of a sudden my adorable Jesus came and told me:"My daughter, do not be concerned, for I alone am the beginning, the means and the end of all your desires." With these words I calmed myself in Jesus. May everything be for the glory of God, and may His Holy Name be blessed." -Luisa Piccarreta, Book of Heaven "The path is simple: organize your heart around love and your mind around truth.  This how we live a divine life." -Isha Das "When you listen to sound the very listening is the silence. Silence and sound are not separate." -J Krishnamurti "If it's from God, it'll come with His Peace." -IG @faithfulfootprints "It is by God's Grace that we think of God." -Ramana Maharshi "Do not fear anything; nothing will happen to you against My Will." -Jesus to St. Faustina in Her Dairy "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -2 Corinthians 12 

God responds to your prayers in many ways, the first response being Joy and inner Peace.  His Peace. Today I share about my current read/listen, 'Autobiography of a Yogi', and how we're divine roomies in "this place where every thought and breath starts", where every prayer is expressed and answered.  In this place where you practice being Love until Love is all that's left. I Love you, Nik ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings ________________________________ Today's Quotes: "Had I not read 'Autobiography of a Yogi', I would not have had a life." -George Harrison "The moment you sing in gratitude, in glory of the Divine, it immediately dawns in you and fills you up again." -Ravi Shanka "If you repeatedly call on Him with ever deeper concentration, He will answer your prayer. A joy and peace will strike your heart. When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. To utter God with devotion, and increase the concentration and devotion with each repetition of His name, is to plunge the mind deeper and deeper in the ocean of His presence until one reaches the fathomless depths of divine peace and ecstatic joy, the sure proof that one's prayers have touched God."  -Yogananda "A subsistent inner happiness unconditioned by any external influence is evident proof of the responding prsence of God." -Yogananda "From where every thought and breath start. You are that timeless Presence." -Ramana Maharshi 

Life IS Jesus Christ Shawn Paul Have you ever wondered what it would be like to just go “all in” for Jesus?  What would that mean for you. Don't worry about what someone else did. Don't worry about somebody else is going to do. Just “knowing” this is what the Lord has called you to do – and then just DO IT. Just go all in… What would that be like? Would you go to a foreign land? Would you teach others about the Word? Would you go into full time ministry? Would you go into becoming a caretaker of a church or church grounds?  Really – the possible ways are endless. The only requirement is – you're doing it for the Lord. Amen! Our guest today has followed that path.  Shawn Paul owned his own construction company. He became successful in real estate, flipping houses and was living the life.  But, he gave it all up to become a full-time missionary, blending his faith and technical skills to impact Central America and around the world, with the Gospel. Amen! He believes you can follow the plan God has for your life and when you walk firmly in your faith, the extraordinary will follow. There is nothing a person cannot do if God has told you to do it. Amen! He is also a podcaster, a radio broadcaster, short term missions leader and is raising up and training pastors through a 2 year Bible College program in partnership with Mark Barklay Ministries. Amen! Shawn has taken a break from all of that to give us a few minutes of his time today… so help me welcome to the program, the founder of “Morning Star Missions,” Shawn Paul. Amen!  Shawn it is so good to finally get you to sit down for a minute and come on the program! I do appreciate it! First question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Shawn Paul?” You're affiliated with Mark Barclay Ministries. Mark Barclay has a great ministry based up in Michigan. That's where I'm from originally. Great man of God. Amen. You're originally from Iowa, I believe I read. You now live in Guatemala as a full time missionary and serving the Lord there. Let's start with your background. Were you always interested in preaching and teaching the Word or did you was it something that evolved over time? I know… I believe… that God has a unique calling for each and every person. He uses our experiences, our pains, our failures and our victories to form us into the person He needs us to be. Your calling started by going into business. God needed you to learn those principles so He could use you later. How did God lead you to start your business and how did that evolve over the years? Living in a foreign land is not easy. I know… I lived three years in Korea. It is also enjoyable, exciting and all of that. But there are challenges. My unique calling is to minister to the people of my own land…God specifically used Ezekiel chapters 2 and 3 to call me into the ministry. That evolved into ministering to the world through the Internet and to help others do the same. I know…I love what I do, despite the challenges. How does God give you His Peace in knowing you are doing, right now, exactly what He needs you to be doing? How do you “know that you know that you know?” Tell us about your podcast, “Life is Jesus Christ” podcast. How long have you been podcasting? How often to you release new episodes? Shawn, this has been so interesting. If someone would like more information on you or your ministry, or possibly would like to get you on an interview like this – how can they do that? How can they get in touch with you? You also have a support page on your website for the ministry work. Amen!  I'll put that link in the show notes as well. Folks, the work like Shawn Paul is...

Purdy is a Recovered Addict, The Obsession to Drink & Use has been lifted through a 12 Step Programme of Action. Action Heals the soul. His Peace with God fires up his Soul and he is All In. Purdy is an Active Sponsor at all times. He does Service and is the Founder of Spiritual Cartel, A meeting in the UK which runs 365 Days a Year. Purdy is Very Grateful and Humbled by it all. He has a Peace today, like nothing he has ever experienced and can feel Serenity from the Inside. No longer driving the external, it's an inside job and today Purdy has a mind that sits free. TRUST GOD, CLEAN HOUSE, HELP OTHERS.Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, reflecting the richness of our shared experiences. Join us in this journey of recovery and unity. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!Resources from this meeting:  Big Book SponsorshipCocaine AnonymousSpiritual Cartel MeetingsPoem (to get a recording of the poem, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com)Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Love is appearing as a European retreat right now, but I'll be back with new episodes on Jan 8th! I love you! I am you!  You are Chosen Affirm: I Am chosen.    My past couldn't have been any other way. My future will be what I choose today, and today, I choose Him. I chose this Love. I choose this Peace I choose this Sound-- to let It inform my thoughts, to let It inform my actions, to let It inform me that It is more real than the world. Where you're  sitting or standing, where you're breathing, is Holy Ground. Drop your head down to your heart and Hear. (and watch The Chosen on Amazon Prime!!!) I Love you, Nik    Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings "Your life is perfect.. It is a perfect plan and it is a spontaneous miracle every moment."  -SriSri Ravi Shankar via IG @sarikajgd "The greatest miracle that God can do today is to take an unholy man out of an unholy world, and make that man holy and put him back into that unholy world and keep him holy in it." -Leonard Ravenhill via IG @WorshipBlog "Jesus was not sent here to teach the people to build magnificent churches and temples amidst the cold wretched huts and dismal hovels. He came to make the human heart a temple, and the soul an altar, and the mind a priest!" -Kahlil Gibran "God's answer is some form of peace. All pain Is healed; all misery replaced with joy. All prison doors are opened. And all sin is understood as merely a mistake." -A Course in Miracles LESSON 359 "Live in such a way that you're constantly free from the past and unbothered by the future.  Observe the voices in your head, but don't join the conversation. Be the silent detached awareness, and your mind will slowly quiet down." -Via IG @LessonToSelf "In the end it's all very simple. Either we give ourselves to Silence or we don't." -Adyashanti "I was afraid of being rejected Until I learned to never reject myself I was afraid of being abandoned Until I learned to never abandon myself ... I was afraid of the darkness Until I remembered that I was the Light And I was afraid of life Until I remembered who I was." -Excerpt from Tahlia Hunter "We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us." -Rumi "He's not an "I told you so" kind of God He's a 'Come here Welcome home I'll keep you safe I'll keep you warm Let me hold you Let me heal you I love you I have so much for you I am not mad at you Trust me I will never leave you My grace will never run out Stay with me' Kind of God. At this very moment, go to Him in your heart and He will meet you there with His Peace." -@HerTrueWorth   

The moment you touch His Peace,the mind dissolves,and you're back where the sun never sets.You're back where there is no suffering.You're back where there is no 'you',and none of your problems,and none of your limitations.Just the Christ.And you'll watch the Christ manifest Itself where you appear to be.It fulfills Itself where you appear to be.It serves and heals others where you appear to be.It lives where you appear to be,right now, It lives.God lives.Thank God, and smile.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comPlease help me keep the show ad free + Get Merch!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_______________________Today's Quotes:   "Imagine if we treated each new dawn, and each new day with the same reverence and joy that we treat each new year."-Angie Lynn"Don't you know yet?  It's your light that lights the world."-Rumi"However long the night, the dawn will break."-Rumi  "Unconditioned awareness is just like a light--I don't mean a light you can see, but the light that is seeing."-Adyashanti  "You give up not meditating. It's called meditation action. There's no way out of it. Meditation means to be constantly extricating yourself from the clinging of mind."-Ram Dass"The new day is at hand, the birds are awakening, the air is soft and sweet, and for you also a new day is dawning. You feel that you have lived, have loved, have rejoiced and sorrowed; but I say to you, that which has seemed of such importance was only as the threads of silken web drawing ing you up to Me. Your life shall unfold. You are, as it were, but at the beginning of that which never began. The page lies fresh and white before you even as does the new day. Old things shall rule you no more. Old ways shall tempt you no more. You shall go on and up the sunlit lit path with Me. If at times you seem to be back again and the old familiar ways seem to take possession of you, only turn within and know that the One who dwells on the throne of your heart is after all that which is eternal. As you do your work, as you meet My children on the path, you will be love-filled and understanding, for it shall be the Christ in you who sees and works. All things shall be done with Me and by Me, and all your day shall be made a thing of beauty. Never shall you want, and never shall you lack, for I know not either state. When we function as ONE you cannot experience that which I do not know."-Eva Bell Werber. Quiet Talks the Master (Kindle Locations 475-483). Kindle Edition. Support the show

*I'm in the Holy Land this week, returning with new episodes on May 10th! I love you and I'm with you!*   #ChantingForChange: Day 7 Email  You have to listen for that Voice. The One that never stops speaking.The One that was speaking in the beginning, is speaking now, and will be forever speaking.Uninterrupted,unbroken,unchanging,silent-speech.The words I share only help you to recognize The Word.The peace I share only helps you to recognize His Peace.Recognize It and be free.Recognize that you are It. You are Love.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comToday's Quotes:"You see the flesh or recognize the spirit.  There is no compromise between the two. If one is real the other must be false, for what is real denies its opposite. There is no choice in vision but this one. What you decide in this determines all you see and think is real and hold as true. On this one choice does all your world depend, for here have you established what you are, as flesh or spirit in your own belief. If you choose flesh, you never will escape the body as your own reality, for you have chosen that you want it so. But choose the spirit, and all Heaven bends to touch your eyes and bless your holy sight, that you may see the world of flesh no more except to heal and comfort and to bless."-A Course in Miracles, Lesson 31"I am a voice throughout time, spoken by few, and unheard by many. At times lost or forgotten, later recovered, but I persist eternally, for I am Truth. And Truth is That which never changes.  Attend to me, for I am consciousness in all matter."-Gayatree Revelation, an excerpt from Yoga Sutra 19   Episode 231- Choose the SpiritSupport the show