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This week, Karen tackles listener questions on navigating everything from over-involved mother-in-laws to family disagreements and unmet expectations. Karen shares wisdom from her 39 years of marriage about when to speak up, when to set boundaries, and how to keep your marriage strong even when extended family drama threatens your peace! Episode Recap:How do we make our relationships with our MILs stronger and better? (2:53)As a MIL, how can I best help my DIL when Baby #3 arrives? (4:25)My MIL doesn't get along well in family situations, should I intervene? (8:35)Boundaries are for you, not the other person (10:17)My SIL never prioritizes our family, should I talk to her? (12:25)My MIL is upset over our parenting choices, (15:18)My husband and I are at odds over how best to honor his family (18:20)Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Discussion Questions: When have you found it hardest to set boundaries with family? What helped you hold firm?How can you and your spouse stay unified when you see a family situation differently?What practical ways can you show love to your in-laws while still protecting your family's peace?When conflict rises, what would it look like for you to “take it to the Lord” instead of trying to fix it yourself?Resources:Reach out to https://birdsonawiremoms.com/book-karen-to-speak to have Karen come speak in your community!Join our private FB group, BOAW Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BOAWmoms
Episode Summary:Your next season doesn't need more hustle — it needs more hearing.In this quiet yet powerful solo episode, Todd Tononi teaches you how to tune out the world and tune in to the voice of God.Because the answers you're searching for?They don't always come in a sermon or a podcast.They come in the still small whisper — the one that only speaks when you're still enough to hear it.Featured Scriptures:1 Kings 19:11–12 (NIV)“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”→ The clearest guidance often comes when the noise has stopped.John 10:27 (NIV)“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”→ You are wired to recognize God's voice — it's not reserved for the “spiritual elite.”Psalm 46:10 (NIV)“Be still, and know that I am God.”→ Stillness isn't passive — it's the posture of spiritual knowing.Luke 11:28 (NIV)“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”→ Hearing is only the beginning. Obedience makes it real.James 4:8 (NIV)“Come near to God and He will come near to you.”→ Proximity to God isn't earned — it's chosen.What You'll Learn:Why most people struggle to hear God's voiceThe difference between internal noise and divine nudges5 practical ways to begin hearing God more clearlyHow to build rhythms of listening into your daily lifeThe one thing God always honors: obedience to the last word you heardReflection Prompts:When have I heard God clearly in the past? What made it possible?What “noise” is most likely to drown out God's whisper in my life?What might God be saying right now — and what would obedience look like?Am I waiting for clarity that only comes after I move?Call to Action:Practice 5 minutes of intentional silence every morning this week.Choose one Scripture from today's episode and meditate on it deeply.Write down what you sense — don't filter it.Share this episode with someone who's navigating decisions and needs stillness.Final Takeaway:The voice of God is not distant. It's not reserved for the perfect.It's near. It's personal. And it's waiting to be heard by you — today.The key isn't turning up the volume of your life — it's turning down the noise.So pause.Breathe.Listen.Because in a world addicted to volume, you have the courage to follow the whisper.Keep showing up… with The Right Intention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do we deepen our union and communion with Jesus in everyday life? In part two, Stasi and Elaine share practical ways to cultivate intimacy with God by learning to rest, listen, and walk with him moment by moment through Scripture, prayer, worship, and the quiet turning of our hearts toward love.…..SHOW NOTES:…..If you haven't listened to Part 1, you can do so here: YouTube: https://wahe.art/47yhgW2Wild at Heart App: https://wahe.art/48GMonqVERSES: Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.John 10:27 (NIV) – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.John 15:15 (NIV) – I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends……..Stasi & Elaine's Go-To Resources for Drawing Closer to GodBook: Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God by John Eldredge https://amzn.to/4jEwBZ7Book: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge https://amzn.to/4ose0RVThe Pause App – specifically the Experience Jesus 20-day program https://www.pauseapp.com/Worship: Stasi's spotify playlist https://wahe.art/47d6p2sBook: Opening the Divine Treasure Chest: Your Pathway into God's Presence by Eric Gilmour https://amzn.to/48EHffHBook: Love Him: He lives where He is loved by Eric Gilmour https://amzn.to/4nX146FBook: To His Feet: A Call to Be Lambs by Eric Gilmour https://amzn.to/4nUKlkhBook: Ekklesia Rising: Visitations from Jesus Revealing the Truth and Power of Who We Really Are by Liz Wright (Book) https://amzn.to/4orH1Nr or (App) https://lizwright.org/shop/ekklesia-rising-activations…..ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWild at Heart App – https://wildatheart.org/appWilliam Augusto – Instrumental Worship Music https://wahe.art/48GgAPsThe Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis –Quoted: “Turn to God with all your heart and you will see the kingdom of God come to you…” https://amzn.to/4otMhjG Henri J.M. Nouwen – Life of the Beloved – Quoted: “Our inclination is to show our Lord only what we feel comfortable with. But the more we dare to reveal our whole trembling self, the more we are able to sense that His love, which is perfect love, casts out our fears.”Jeanne Guyon – Quoted: “Prayer is nothing else but the sense of the presence of God. It is the enjoyment of God Himself, and the deepest union of the soul with Him.”…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
When life feels busy or uncertain, how do we return to the One who dwells within where his presence is the quiet center of our days? Join Stasi and her guest, Elaine Supple, as they talk about union and communion—turning inward to the little heaven of our souls and discovering an intimacy with Jesus that changes everything.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 84:2 (NIV) – My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.Psalm 42:1 (NIV) – As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.John 17:21 (NIV) – That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.Philippians 4:7 (NIV) – And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.John 15:4–5 (NIV) – Remain in me, as I also remain in you... apart from me you can do nothing.1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV) – Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...?Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.…..RESOURCESWild at Heart Podcast – John Eldredge's weekly podcast https://wildatheart.org/podcastWild at Heart App – A free resource offering daily prayers, guided sessions, and tools to help you align your heart with the truths of God's Kingdom. https://wildatheart.org/appQuoted excerpt – The Meaning of Being a Christian by Frederick Buechner – “Every morning you should wake up and ask yourself, can I believe it all again today?” https://wahe.art/4q3x0rtQuoted excerpt – The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila: “Give me the grace to recollect myself in the little heaven of my soul, where You have established Your dwelling. There let me find You… There I feel You are closer to me than anywhere else.” https://wahe.art/4nR1sDM…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
Send us a textJames 4:8 – Prayer for Knowing God PersonallyJames 4:8 Daily Prayer – Draw Near to God, Deeper Relationship with Christ, Spiritual Growth, Intimacy in Prayer & Faith Strengthened @356 Daily Devotional PodcastJames 4:8 (NIV) – “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”Show Notes Are you searching for a James 4:8 prayer for closeness with God? Do you long for a daily prayer for deeper relationship with Christ, a Bible verse for intimacy with God, a Christian prayer for spiritual growth, or a devotional prayer for faith? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, streaming globally across Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout. Each devotion calls you into closer relationship with God.James 4:8 is one of the most powerful verses on prayer, searched worldwide by those longing for intimacy with God. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for hearts to draw near to Christ.10 Prayer Points – James 4:8Prayer for closeness with God.Prayer for deeper relationship with Jesus.Prayer for spiritual growth.Prayer for daily renewal in prayer.Prayer for faith strengthened.Prayer for hunger for God's Word.Prayer for joy in His presence.Prayer for worship-filled life.Prayer for intimacy with Christ.Prayer for God's Spirit to lead me.Life Application Declare: “I draw near to God, and He draws near to me.”Call to Action Subscribe, share, and support at RBChristianRadio.net.Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, James 4:8 Prayer, Reverend Ben Cooper, Prayer for Closeness with God, Christian Prayer for Relationship, Bible Verse on Intimacy with God, Daily Prayer for Spiritual Growth, Spotify Christian Devotional, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian PrayerSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Send us a textMatthew 11:28 Prayer for Rest & RenewalMatthew 11:28 Daily Prayer – Rest for the Weary, Renewal in Christ, Strength Restored & Peace in God's Presence @353 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”SHOW NOTES Are you searching for a Matthew 11:28 prayer for rest? Do you need prayer for renewal of strength, prayer for peace in weariness, prayer for rest in Christ, prayer for relief from burdens, and prayer for joy in God's presence? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded in London, England, streaming worldwide across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout.Matthew 11:28 is one of the most searched verses for weary souls. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for renewal, relief from burdens, and supernatural rest in Christ.This devotion assures us that Jesus gives true rest to the weary.10 PRAYER POINTS – MATTHEW 11:28 REST PRAYERPrayer for renewal of strength.Prayer for peace in weariness.Prayer for rest in Christ.Prayer for relief from burdens.Prayer for joy in God's presence.Prayer for strength restored.Prayer for comfort in hard times.Prayer for daily renewal of soul.Prayer for calmness of heart.Prayer for wholeness in Christ.LIFE APPLICATION Declare Matthew 11:28: “I come to Jesus; He gives me rest.”CALL TO ACTION If this devotion refreshed your soul, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Support the mission: RB Christian Radio. Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28 Rest Prayer, Bible Verses about Rest in Christ, Prayer for Renewal of Strength, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for Relief from Burdens, Prayer for Peace in Weariness, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Send us a textMatthew 11:28 Prayer for Rest & RenewalMatthew 11:28 Daily Prayer – Rest for the Weary, Renewal in Christ, Strength Restored & Peace in God's Presence @354 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”SHOW NOTESAre you searching for a Matthew 11:28 prayer for rest? Do you need prayer for renewal of strength, prayer for peace in weariness, prayer for rest in Christ, prayer for relief from burdens, and prayer for joy in God's presence? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded in London, England, streaming worldwide across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout.Matthew 11:28 is one of the most searched verses for weary souls. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for renewal, relief from burdens, and supernatural rest in Christ.This devotion assures us that Jesus gives true rest to the weary.10 PRAYER POINTS – MATTHEW 11:28 REST PRAYERPrayer for renewal of strength.Prayer for peace in weariness.Prayer for rest in Christ.Prayer for relief from burdens.Prayer for joy in God's presence.Prayer for strength restored.Prayer for comfort in hard times.Prayer for daily renewal of soul.Prayer for calmness of heart.Prayer for wholeness in Christ.LIFE APPLICATIONDeclare Matthew 11:28: “I come to Jesus; He gives me rest.”CALL TO ACTIONIf this devotion refreshed your soul, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Support the mission: RB Christian Radio.Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28 Rest Prayer, Bible Verses about Rest in Christ, Prayer for Renewal of Strength, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for Relief from Burdens, Prayer for Peace in Weariness, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
September 14th, 2025—Never short sell an immeasurably more God.Never underestimate the power of a simple prayer offered on behalf of a complex situation.Never dismiss the impact of obedience (disobedience).Never be afraid of the repercussions of telling the truth in love. One of those repercussions is freedom.When in the dark always ask for more of God. You need Him more than answers, advice or direction.When I am primarily after God to serve my interests, I have missed His greatest value – presence. God's love for us isn't best expressed in what He does for us. His love was best expressed by what He did for us. John 3:16,17 (NIV) “16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 1:14 (AMP) 14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).Matthew 1:23 (NIV) “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 3 Aspects of God's presence vital to navigating dark and directionless seasons. Presence = Guidance & ProtectionPresence = Daily ProvisionPresence = Identity & Security1. God's Presence = Guidance & Protection Exodus 13:17-18, 20-22 (NIV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.20 After leaving Sukkoth they camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. 21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. 22 Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.Israel needed this type of unmistakable guidance because they had never gone this way before. They longed to be free without the slightest clue of what direction to walk in to be free. 2. God's Presence = Daily ProvisionIsrael couldn't connect the dots between a God powerful enough to deliver them, lead them and protect them to a God would could provide for them.Joshua 5:10-12 (NIV) 10 On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. 11 The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain. 12 The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan.God as our Provider has less to do with what He provides or how He provides, but who He is - He is Jehovah-Jireh. Acknowledging God as Provider is to never think what we have is solely due to who we are or what we can produce. 3. God's Presence = Identity & SecurityExodus 32:9-10 (NIV) 9 “I have seen these people,” the Lord said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. 10 Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”11 But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God… 14 Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.Exodus 32:30-34 (NIV) 30 The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to the Lord; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” 31 So Moses went back to the Lord and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. 32 But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.” 33 The Lord replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book. 34 Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin.” 35 And the Lord struck the people with a plague because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.Exodus 33:1-3 (NIV) Then the Lord said to Moses, “Leave this place, you and the people you brought up out of Egypt, and go up to the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants.' 2 I will send an angel before you and drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 3 Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you on the way.”Exodus 33:12-17 (NIV) 12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” 17 And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.”Outcomes and destinations are empty without Identity. God's presence gives us our identity. If you are confident in an immeasurably more God and secure in who you are in Christ, where you are and what's in front of you become secondary to whose you are. Jeremiah 29:10-14 (NIV) 10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”Psalm 34:4 (NIV) I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered my from all my fears.Psalm 18:6 (NIV) In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear for I am with you do not be dismayed for I am your God I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.James 4:8 (NIV) “Come near to God and He will come near to you.”2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways I will hear from heaven and heal their land.”Revelation 3:20 (NIV) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him and he with me.”
Send us a textBurnout & RenewalMatthew 11:28–30 Daily Prayer – Freedom from Burnout, Renewal, Strength Restored, Peace & God's Refreshing Spirit @233 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”SHOW NOTES Are you burned out and searching for daily prayer for renewal? Do you need God's strength to refresh your weary soul? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live in London, England, reaching exhausted believers worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout.Today's devotion reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, where Jesus invites the weary to lay down heavy burdens. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for renewal, refreshment, and revival of strength.This devotion reminds us that burnout isn't the end. In Christ, exhaustion becomes a doorway to renewal. His Spirit restores what stress has drained.10 PRAYER POINTS – RENEWAL IN BURNOUTPrayer for strength in exhaustion.Prayer for renewal of joy.Prayer for rest from overwork.Prayer for peace in stress.Prayer for freedom from constant striving.Prayer for courage to rest.Prayer for God's refreshing Spirit.Prayer for hope in burnout.Prayer for balance in life.Prayer for revival of faith.LIFE APPLICATION Take one practical step today—schedule 15 minutes to rest in silence with Jesus. Allow Him to renew your spirit.CALL TO ACTION If this devotion renewed you, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Join thousands worldwide, live from London, England. Support the mission: RB Christian Radio. Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28 Freedom from Burnout, Prayer for Renewal and Strength, Bible Verses about Rest in Christ, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for God's Refreshing Spirit, Prayer for Balance and Renewal, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Send us a textMatthew 11:28–30Matthew 11:28–30 Daily Prayer – Come to Me, Rest for the Weary, Peace, Relief from Burdens & God's Refreshing Presence @225 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28–30 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”SHOW NOTES Are you weary and searching for daily prayer for rest and peace? Do you need a devotional that brings relief from burdens? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live in London, England, streamed globally on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.Today's devotion reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus' invitation to the weary. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for peace in anxiety, rest in stress, and renewal in God's presence.This devotion declares that Jesus carries our burdens and replaces heaviness with rest. His yoke is easy, His burden light.10 PRAYER POINTS – REST IN CHRISTPrayer for rest in weariness.Prayer for peace in anxiety.Prayer for strength in weakness.Prayer for renewal in Christ.Prayer for relief from burdens.Prayer for calm in stress.Prayer for joy in His presence.Prayer for surrender of worries.Prayer for assurance of His gentleness.Prayer for rest for the soul.LIFE APPLICATION Pause today and pray Matthew 11:28–30 aloud. Surrender one specific burden to Christ and trust Him with it.CALL TO ACTION If this devotion refreshed you, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Join thousands worldwide, live from London, England. Support the mission: RB Christian Radio. Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28–30 Rest for the Weary, Prayer for Peace and Renewal, Bible Verses about Jesus Giving Rest, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for Relief from Burdens, Prayer for Rest in Christ, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Daily Prayer, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Send us a textRest for the WearyMatthew 11:28 Daily Prayer – Come to Me, Rest for the Weary, Peace, Renewal, Strength & God's Presence @230 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”SHOW NOTES Are you exhausted, searching for daily prayer for rest and renewal? Do you long for peace in a world of constant stress? This Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live in London, England, reaches weary souls worldwide through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout.Today's devotion focuses on Matthew 11:28—Jesus' invitation to the weary. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for rest in exhaustion, peace in stress, and renewal for tired hearts.This devotion reminds us that Jesus carries our burdens. In Him, we exchange weariness for strength and heaviness for peace.10 PRAYER POINTS – REST FOR THE WEARYPrayer for renewal in exhaustion.Prayer for peace in daily stress.Prayer for strength to keep going.Prayer for rest in Christ's presence.Prayer for joy in difficult seasons.Prayer for calm in pressure.Prayer for surrendering burdens.Prayer for assurance of God's peace.Prayer for freedom from worry.Prayer for refreshment of the soul.LIFE APPLICATION Pause today for five minutes of silence. Whisper Jesus' words: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” Invite Him into your weariness.CALL TO ACTION If this devotion refreshed you, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Join thousands worldwide, live from London, England. Support the mission at RB Christian Radio.SEO TAGS Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28 Rest for the Weary, Prayer for Renewal and Peace, Bible Verses about Rest in God, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for Strength in Exhaustion, Prayer for God's Presence in Stress, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.
Today's episode is a beautiful reminder that Jesus doesn't demand, he invites. In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Patterson of the Wild at Heart women's team joins Stasi to explore the gentle, persistent ways Jesus invites us into healing, trust, and, ultimately, more union with him. Through their honest stories, Stasi and Michelle talk about learning to recognize his knock, responding without shame, and allowing him to come into the places where we need more of him. Come listen, and be reminded that his love is always pursuing you.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: John 3:16 (NIV) – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Revelation 3:20 (NIV) – Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.Matthew 11:28–29 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Psalm 91:1 (NIV) – Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) – Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.Philippians 1:6 (NIV) – …being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Luke 4:18 (NIV) – The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.…..RESOURCESExplore the Pause App – Includes the One Minute Pause, 30 Days to Resilience, and the Experience Jesus 20-day program. Simple, beautiful, practices to help you slow down and deepen your union with God. https://www.pauseapp.com/…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
Text: James 4:1-12Theme: If there's one thing God hates, it's PRIDE. So, how can we stay humble, even when God is working through us to do great things? How can we keep our head on straight when everything in our culture keeps spinning around? The answer is humility, so we'll spend some time this week making sure we are staying humble.Memory Verse: James 4:8 (NIV) “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49453991
Marriage is a beautiful gift from God… but let's be real, it's not always candlelight dinners and love songs. Some days it's mismatched expectations, crusty dishes, and mysterious pre-coffee sounds.
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Matthew 11:28-29 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. …For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Dane Ortlund, The Heart of Jesus Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Matthew 11:28-29 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. …For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Dane Ortlund, The Heart of Jesus Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
Principle: Faith moves us beyond our comfort zone.Scripture: Matthew 14:29 (NIV) - “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.Message: God is calling us to step out in faith, trusting Him to sustain us.Support the show
Week 7: Walking On Water – Faith Over FearPrinciple: Faith Moves Us Beyond Our Comfort Zone.Scripture: Matthew 14:29 (Niv) - “Come,” He Said. Then Peter Got Down Out Of The Boat, Walked On The Water And Came Toward Jesus.Message: God Is Calling Us To Step Out In Faith, Trusting Him To Sustain Us.Support the show
Advent // PeaceLuke 2:14 (NLV)“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, and goodwill toward men!”Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”The invitation of Christmas 1. Come to Jesus just as you are. 2. Receive what Jesus offers. Matthew 11:29a (NIV)“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me”John 14:27 (NIV) Jesus said…“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)God says to them…“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.'”1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”Isaiah 9:2,6 (NIV)“The people walking in darkness [those who do not have peace] have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”[Hope and peace has come] “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
In Part 2 of the Radical Discipleship series, Stasi teaches the power of worship and fasting. Worship is not just an act but a posture of the heart, a response to God's goodness and love as his Beloved. Fasting strengthens our dependence on and alignment with God, enabling us to access breakthrough and intimacy. Friends, this podcast offers deep encouragement by helping us understand how these practices transform our hearts and lives into deeper communion with God as we journey toward making Jesus our everything.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 100:1–2 (NLT) — Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.Psalm 150:6 (NLT) — Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!Hebrews 13:15 (NIV) — Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.John 4:23 (NIV) — Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.Exodus 20:3 (NIV) — You shall have no other gods before me.Exodus 23:25–26 (NIV) — While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.Deuteronomy 11:13–15 (NIV) — So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and olive oil. 15 I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.Acts 13:2–3 (NIV) — While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.Acts 16:25–26 (NIV) — About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose.Psalm 43:4 (NIV) — Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.Psalm 47:1 (NIV) — Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.Psalm 95:1 (NIV) — Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.Colossians 3:16 (NIV) — Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.Jeremiah 32:39–40 (NIV) — I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) — So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.Luke 10:38–42 (NIV) — 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”Mark 14 (NIV) — (3) While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.John 4:23–24 (NIV) — Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”Philippians 3:3 (NIV) — For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—Song of Song 8:5 (NLT) — Who is this sweeping in from the desert, leaning on her lover?Mark 3:17–21 (NKJV) — (here, verses 20–21) So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”…..RESOURCES:Part 1 – Radical Discipleship: Prayer and Scripture https://wahe.art/3XD0hNwThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence https://amzn.to/3AR2cFjThe Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael S. Heiser https://amzn.to/3Xuvv9q Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting by Derek Prince https://amzn.to/3z8j2Pp John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast: Offering/Fasting E1 https://spoti.fi/4gelzYUAwaken Network Podcast: This Kind... https://spoti.fi/3Zc9xcKBridgetown Church Podcast – Unforced rhythms of Grace: Fasting https://wahe.art/3TgNEVM…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
How are you doing homeschool mama? Do your kids (and maybe you) have spring fever? Have you been deep in the trenches with your homeschool co-op and are just READY to be done with this year? AND are you already anticipating next year - because it seems like the planning and registering and “need to know what next year is going to look like” comes earlier and earlier each year but you STILL have to finish this year and you have to test your kids and plan for summer and start your garden and ALL THE THINGS! Whew! What's a homeschooling mom going to do to survive?! Today we hope to take a minute to slow down, take a deep breath, and focus on the Word so we can have a successful, sustainable end-of-the-year plan. Bible verse: Galatians 6:8-9 says “ A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction, the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Schedule a coaching call: https://calendly.com/leadyourhomeschoolco-op/coaching-call?month=2024-03 Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community. https://lead-your-homeschool-co-op.gr-site.com/
Matthew 11:28 NIV - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NIV - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NIV - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NIV - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
FIRM FOUNDATIONSong by Cody CarnesReleased December 2021Written during a “shaky season” - (covid, political unrest, riots, etc.)Based on what Jesus teaches us in: Matthew 7:24-27Jesus tells this parable at the end of the sermon on the mount Sermon that teaches people how to live. Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”Sand Castle - crumbling from below when the water hitsA solid foundation, like a rock, stays put and everything built upon it stays strongBuild your house on GOD GOD IS OUR FOUNDATION “Christ is my firm foundation” ~ “The Rock on which I stand” ~ “My house is built on you” “I'm standing strong on you” ~ “I've built my life on Jesus” ~ “I'm safe with You”Isaiah 26:4 (ESV) Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.Psalm 62:6 (ESV) He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.Psalm 18:2 (ESV) The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my strongholdDon't know what we've put our faith in until we weather a stormWe can see how solid our foundation is when we go through a storm2020 revealed that for a lot of people THERE WILL BE STORMS “When everything around me is shaking” ~ “Joy in chaos” ~ “Rain came, wind blew”John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Storms are promised Caused by: the enemy - since the Garden of EdenOthers - impacted by their selfish motivationsOurselves - Not doing what God tells us - Doing the oppositeJesus experienced storms - metaphorically and literallyIn the boat with the disciples - sleeping during the storm - Matthew 8:24-27 “Suddenly a furious storm came up… waves swept over the boat. Save us! We're gonna drown! You of little faith. Why are you afraid?” Walking on water to meet his disciples - Matthew 14:22-33 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Calls Peter out of the boat - when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Walked through the storm on water - a firm foundation because of his faithDon't doubt the one who you are putting your faith in. James 1:2-3 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.This doesn't make sense until you go through something and experience the joy of drawing closer to God. James 1:6 (NIV) But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Don't look at the storm or your circumstances. Look to the one who can save youSpeak God's promises over your life, over your situationGOD IS WITH YOU “He's faithful through generations” ~ “I've got peace that makes no sense” ~ “I'm gonna make it through”Psalm 100:5 NIV For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV Bible story after story of God's faithfulness - from beginning to endGarden of Eden to Revelations Bible full of stories of people messing upForgives us - gives us chance after chanceGod makes a way - sent Jesus Philippians 4:6-7 NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Peace that makes no sense The feeling of the holy spirit wrapping his arms around meStorm didn't end, but everything was going to be alright Joshua 1:9 NIV …Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”Stand on the rock of Christ - not crushed by fear. Faith in the one who made you - not fear in the storm around you!Hebrews 13:5 NIV Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”Deuteronomy 31:8 ESVWe put our faith in a lot of things. Money- too much, too littleThe bridges we drive over. - person who welded or boltedThe tires on our cars - blow offThe roof over our heads - crashes downOurselves - disappointment - wrong expectationsOur family, friends - death or betrayal - disappointmentOur health - failing Speak God's promises over your life. Speak God's truth! PUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS“I've never been more glad that I put my faith in Jesus” ~ “He's never let me down” ~ “He won't (fail)”James 4:8 NIV Come near to God and he will come near to you.Why do I have faith in Jesus? As I have drawn nearer to God, he has drawn nearer to me.As I seek him, he is there. You need to seek him. Faith without works is dead. Believe through your actions. Not just your words. He has shown up in the storms of my life. 1 John 5:4 ESV For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.I have experienced what the bible talks about. Victory from the stormThose moments are anchor points for me. My foundation (faith) is firm and growing. Ephesians 2:8 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GodIt is not by my own doing but through the grace of God who has saved me. He's never let me down. I have let myself down, others have let me down, but not God. Not always the way I thought he'd bring me throughBut always faithful! John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.The basis of my foundation is this! I believe Jesus came and died for our sins. I believe in his resurrection powerI sing because Jesus died for me. He alone is worthy of praise. - GREAT ARE YOU LORD!
An Unlikely KingThe King of Peace Isaiah 9:2, 6 (NIV)“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” ...“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Luke 2:14 (KJV)“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good will toward men.” Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)“Come to me, all of you who are tired and worn out from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest! I am gentle and humble, and you will find peace and rest for your souls.” John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Romans 5:10 (CEV)“Even when we were God's enemies, he made peace with us, because his Son died for us. Yet something even greater than friendship is ours. Now that we are at peace with God, we will be saved by the life of his Son.”
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
In Christian meditation, we are re-aligning ourselves vertically. We're remapping our horizontal realities with a vertical view/perspective. Enabling us to embody that vertical perspective replaces anxiety and tension with a calm confidence. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on Twitter @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life with Pastor Dave Cover
In Christian meditation, we are re-aligning ourselves vertically. We're remapping our horizontal realities with a vertical view/perspective. Enabling us to embody that vertical perspective replaces anxiety and tension with a calm confidence. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on Twitter @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
What am I doing?! – Purpose “Why am I here” Purpose Do you feel like you are living in the purpose God designed you to live in? 1. You're blatantly living in sin “don't let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to god, for your were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of god.” Romans 6:12-13 NLT 2. You lack joy and excitement 3. You don't feel much fulfillment in life 4. You feel stuck 5. You have no direction A life of purpose brings focus “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV We will find our purpose less in what we do and more in what we are willing to surrender Surrender leads to obedience and obedience fuels our purpose “Its in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for…part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.” Ephesians 1:11 MSG “Your will be done” Matthew 6:10 Who we are doesn't flow from what we do…what we do flows from who we are “Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children because joseph had been born to him in his old age. So one day Jacob had a special gift made for Joseph – a beautiful robe.” Genesis 37:3 NLT “When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.” Genesis 37:4 NIV “…listen to this dream, he said, “we were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!” His brothers responded, “So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us?” and they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them.” Genesis 37:6-8 NLT “The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. Potiphar noticed this and realized that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did. This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned.” Genesis 39:2-4 NLT “…now Joseph was well-built and handsome…” Genesis 39:6 NIV “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded.” Genesis 39:7 “Look, he told her, “my master trusts me with everything in his entire household. No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.” Genesis 39:8-9 NLT “she grabbed him by his cloak demanding, “come on sleep with me!” joseph tore himself away, but he left his cloak in her hand as he ran from the house. When she saw that she was holding his cloak and he had fled, she called out to her servants. Soon all the men came running. “Look!” she said “ my husband has brought this Hebrew slave here to make fools of us! He came into my room to rape me, but I screamed. When he heard me scream, he ran outside and got away, but he left his cloak behind with me.” Genesis 39:12-18 NLT If you ever feel like “Nothing gold can stay” that's an indicator that you're living in YOUR will not HIS “but the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.” Genesis 39:21 NLT “Before long, the warden put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison. The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed.” Genesis 39:22-23 NLT God wants to use you in every situation you are in “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it.” “it is beyond my power to do this,” joseph replied. “but God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.” Genesis 41:15-16 NLT “Therefore, pharaoh should find an intelligent and wise man and put him in charge of the entire land of Egypt. Then Pharaoh should appoint supervisors over the land and let them collect one fifth of the crops during the seven good years. Have them gather all the food produced in the good years that are just ahead and bring it to Pharaoh's storehouses. Store it away , and guard it so there will be food in the cities. That way there will be enough to eat when the seven years of famine come to the land of Egypt. Otherwise this famine will destroy the land.” Genesis 41:33-36 NLT Our purpose is not found in a thing that we do, but rather in the type of life that we live “He has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time..” 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV 1. What will be the most important thing in my life? Whatever is at the center of your life…is your God Is Christ TRULY at the center of your life? 2. What will be the character of my life? We take who we are into eternity…not what we did The Fruits of the Spirit - Love - Joy - Peace - Patience - Kindness - Goodness - Faithfulness - Gentleness - Self Control 3. What will be the contributions of my life? “…I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last…” John 15:16 NIV 4. What will be the communication of my life?
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Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor Luke 15:11-13 (NIV):11 … “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Life FROM God believes:God exists to bless my life. Life WITH God we focus on:Relationship with God is the treasure. Luke 12:22-34 Luke 15:14-17 Life FROM God:God should make me comfortable Life WITH God:Regardless of my circumstances…it’s about relationship with God. Matthew 11:28 (NIV):Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Luke 15:18-20, 22-24 (NIV):18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.22 “…the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” Life WITH God:The Father is about relationship with the son John 3:16 (NIV):For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 17:3 (NIV):Now this is eternal life; that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. Reflection Questions: 1. Read Luke 15:11-17. How does the younger son reflect Life FROM God?2. In what ways do you see aspects of Life FROM God in your own life?3. Read Luke 15:18-24. How does the father reflect Life WITH GOD?4. In what ways do you see aspects of Life WITH God in your own life? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcardWant to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveDownload our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozemanGet your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/childrenOur Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/studentsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanNotes Page: https://journeybozeman.com/sermons/notes/2023.09.24.pdf
"Surrender," in Hebrew, means "to align or arrange oneself under the command of a divine viewpoint." You literally turn away from the offerings of the world, the opinions of others, and your own strategies for achieving life and instead choose to stand under God's divine viewpoint. When we cling to other things, believing they will satisfy our souls, we put something between us and God—actually, we put something in front of Him. They may be good things, but when they become highest in our hearts, we get into trouble; we've stepped away from our first love, maybe without even noticing. In today's podcast, Stasi shares that the surrendered life is a doorway into a deeper life with God, then closes with a beautiful and powerful encounter with Jesus through which we experience the fruit of surrender: resting in our God's unconditional love.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 100:3 (NIV) — Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) — He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.Mark 6:34 (NIV) — When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.Ezekiel 34:31 (NIV) — You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lord.'”Revelation 7:17 (NIV) — For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.' ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'”Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV) — The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.Matthew 11:28 (NIV) — Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV) — Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.…..OTHER RESOURCES:Pause App: One Minute Pause and 30 Days to Resilient https://www.pauseapp.com/Hymn: I Surrender All…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
John 3:1-10 NIV Come to Jesus in the light Come in a mystery Come and be born again
The Word of God “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 NLT 330,222,422 Americans as of 2020 9% = 29,720,018 Approx. 205,000,000 proclaimed believers of Jesus in America 29,720,018 = 14% Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:6-8 If we are not careful and intentional, the world's noise is what will define our hearts, not the Word of God “…Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8 NLT You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life. John 5:39-40 The reason people don't believe that it has any power today is that we have stopped mixing our studying of the bible with faith 1. READING THE BIBLE DRAWS US CLOSER TO GOD “IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD, AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD, AND THE WORD WAS GOD.” JOHN 1:1-5 NIV “Come close to God, and God will come close to you...” James 4:8 NLT 2. READING THE BIBLE GIVES US DIRECTION “I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD, WHO TEACHES YOU WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU AND LEADS YOU ALONG THE PATHS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW.” ISAIAH 48:17 NLT “I WILL GUIDE YOU ALONG THE BEST PATHWAY FOR YOUR LIFE. I WILL ADVISE YOU AND WATCH OVER YOU.” PSALM 32:8 NLT “YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO GUIDE MY FEET AND A LIGHT FOR MY PATH.” PSALM 119:105 NLT IF WE FOLLOW GOD'S GUIDANCE IT WILL LEAD US TO PEACE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. READING THE BIBLE BRINGS US HEALING “MY CHILD, PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT I SAY. LISTEN CAREFULLY TO MY WORDS. DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF THEM. LET THEM PENETRATE DEEP INTO YOUR HEART, FOR THEY BRING LIFE TO THOSE WHO FIND THEM, AND HEALING TO THEIR WHOLE BODY.” PROVERBS 4:20-22 NLT “YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE” JOHN 8:32 4. READING THE BIBLE GIVES US NOURISHMENT “PEOPLE DO NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD.” MATTHEW 4:4 NLT 5. READING THE BIBLE REMINDS US OF WHAT GOD THINKS OF US “I KNEW YOU BEFORE I FORMED YOU IN YOUR MOTHER'S WOMB. BEFORE YOU WERE BORN I SET YOU APART AND APPOINTED YOU AS MY PROPHET TO THE NATIONS.” JEREMIAH 1:5 NLT “..BUT YOU ARE GOD'S CHOSEN TREASURE – PRIESTS WHO ARE KINGS, A SPIRITUAL ‘NATION' SET APART AS GOD'S DEVOTED ONES. HE CALLED YOU OUT OF DARKNESS TO EXPERIENCE HIS MARVELOUS LIGHT, AND NOW HE CLAIMS YOU AS HIS VERY OWN…”1 PETER 2:9 TPT 1. GET A BIBLE THAT MAKES SENSE TO YOU 2. DOWNLOAD THE BIBLE APP 3. START A PLAN TODAY 4. BE INTENTIONAL & PRIORITIZE ➡ READ THE TRUTH ➡ MEMORIZE THE TRUTH ➡ MEDITATE ON TRUTH ➡ UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:18-19 ✓HOW WIDE IS THE LOVE OF GOD “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow.” Isaiah 1:18 He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. Psalms 103:12 ✓HOW LONG IS THE LOVE OF GOD I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me John 10:28 ✓HOW DEEP IS THE LOVE OF GOD Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form. Philippians 2:7 My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:38-39 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 ✓HOW HIGH IS THE LOVE OF GOD
Video Sections: 00:00 Start of Service01:02 Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship06:55 Living Hope - Phil Wickham12:15 Worthy - Elevation Worship16:35 Son Of Suffering - Bethel Music29:11 Message StartMessage Notes:Easter – Because He Lives1 Peter 2:21 (NLT)“For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”Hebrews 2:18 (NLT)“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.”1. The day of difficulty and pain. Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.”Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”Matthew 26:38 (NIV)“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” 2. A day of chaos and confusion. Matthew 26:31 (NIV)“This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written:‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'”John 16:16 (NIV)“In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.”Isaiah 43:1-3 (NIV)“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.For I am the Lord your God,”3. The resurrection of Jesus was for our victory and peace. John 11:25 (NIV)“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.”
Easter – Because He Lives 1 Peter 2:21 (NLT)“For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.” Hebrews 2:18 (NLT)“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.”1. The day of difficulty and pain. Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”Matthew 26:38 (NIV)“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” 2. A day of chaos and confusion. Matthew 26:31 (NIV)“This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written:‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'” John 16:16 (NIV)“In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” Isaiah 43:1-3 (NIV)“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.For I am the Lord your God,” 3. The resurrection of Jesus was for our victory and peace. John 11:25 (NIV)“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.”
“We don't have to hustle our children into God's Kingdom; we get to invite them to come alongside us.” Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, speaker and mom of three, Asheritah Ciuciu about the incredible opportunity we have as parents; the opportunity to share our Jesus stories with our children. Listen in as she graciously communicates the highs and lows of her own journey as a parent and how she found rest in Jesus alone. Don't miss all the beauitiful gifts Asheritah offers in helping us learn to ask good questions, preparing us to share testimonies and releasing us from perfectionism. ABOUT OUR GUEST: ASHERITAH CIUCIU is a bestselling writer and speaker, wife to her high school sweetheart Flaviu and mama to three spunky kiddos. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English and Women's Ministry at Cedarville University. Her passion is helping overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word. Discover your creative Quiet Time personality at www.OneThingAlone.com. SCRIPTURES: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV) Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:17, 20 (NIV) LINKS: Asheritah Ciuciu Unwrapping the Names of Jesus Resources BOOKS BY ASHERITAH: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus For Kids Prayers of Rest Bible and Breakfast: 31 Mornings with Jesus MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? Find Out More! PRAY with Moms in Your Community for Your Children Support Our Mission Moms in Prayer Shop
There is power and encouragement in sharing, listening to, and remembering the testimonies of the saving grace and love of God. In this first episode of a series, Stasi shares her story of God's rescue and ongoing intervention in her life with awe and deep thanksgiving. Friends, Jesus has come for us and he is coming still. No one is out of reach of his amazing love.SHOW NOTES:Verses: Matthew 11:28 (NIV) — Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Ephesians Chapter 1 — In its entirety Ephesians 3:14-18 (NIV) — For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches, he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Neil Anderson BooksThe Steps to Freedom in ChristBondage BreakerWho I Am In Christ: Click here for a link to the Book Who I Am in Christ Click here for a link to a printable list of truths that Stasi read about Who I Am in Christ Prayer of Salvation – Receiving Christ by faith as your Lord and Savior is the most vital act anyone will ever do. We want life. He is Life. We need cleansing. He is the Living Water. This link will take you to a simple prayer if you have not yet invited Jesus into your life, or if you would like to ask him again.
PrayerJanuary 1, 2023Teacher: Dave Brown--1 John 1:8-9 NIVIf we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Corporate ConfessionAlmighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and apart from your grace, there is not health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen. Proclamation of Worship (Psalm 95:1-7 NIV)Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Common SupplicationFather of all mercies, have mercy on us. Some of us are anxious, exhausted, angry, and sad. We need your peace that surpasses understanding to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Be our refuge and strength; Be our very present help in times of distress.Great Physician, we pray for the elderly, the weak, and those with chronic conditions; For the poor, the hungry, and the isolated.Rock of Ages, we pray for the newly unstable: For those who have lost employment, family, or friends hide them in the cool shadow of your wings; Provide for them every good thing that you, as a good Father, know they need.Indwelling Spirit, empower your people to serve; To get wisdom, live by it, and share it freely; To embody peace amid the strife of this life; To present our bodies as living sacrifices; To suffer with Christ in patient endurance.Give us all fresh confidence that there is: No future where you are not present, No sorrow where you are not near, And no tears that you do not care about.And so we trust you, our generous Provider. In the name of Jesus Christ we ask these things,Amen. ThanksgivingAlmighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We thank you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life. But above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.We thank you for all these things. In the name of your precious Son, Jesus Christ.Amen.
Big-Family Logistics, Peace in Chaos, and Abiding in Christ with Kirsten Watson Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) "“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”" Questions We Discuss: What has God taught you through fame and living life in the public eye? If you could give busy women one piece of advice, what would it be and why? What are your best practices for investing in your marriage, your children, and your friendships? Kirsten Watson is a mom of seven and wife of author and retired NFL player Benjamin Watson. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a marketing and Spanish degree, Kirsten worked for a Fortune 500 company and then in the nonprofit sector, aspiring to one day run her own company. Now she's CEO of a family of nine and the executive editor of MomLife Today. With Benjamin, she founded the One More foundation and together they cohost Why or Why Not with the Watsons. Learn more at thewatsonseven.com or follow Kirsten @_kirstenwatson_. Thank You to Our Sponsor: Sam Leman Eureka Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast! Also, check out our Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and goodies! Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast
Episode Summary: Life is busy. There always seems to be more to do than time to do it. We often miss the special moments because we rush through life. Resting allows us to savor those moments. If you struggle to rest effectively so that you can refill and refuel, this episode is for you! Marci Siether shares the art of how to rest effectively. Quotables from the episode: We often miss the special moments because we rush through life. Resting allows us to savor those moments. Resting is often about pacing and prioritizing…like the difference between sprinting versus running a marathon—those runners don't start off at the same pace. We need to pace ourselves, with moments of rest so we can make it through the things that must be done. If we don't take time to come to a full rest and refuel, we end up “bleeding out” on ourselves and those around us. Too often we reserve rest and relaxation for vacation because we feel guilty for resting. But God offers us rest as a gift. We need to give ourselves buffer in our lives to create margin, which reduces our stress when things don't go as planned. We need rest, we deserve rest, and we will be more productive for taking time to rest. Rest is something God set as an example for us from the beginning. It isn't something that we HAVE to do..it is something that refills and refuels us. When we don't fully rest..it is like the lesson of the bell ringer.. that knows an unsilenced bell allows the sound to “bleed'. Don't wait. Put it on the calendar. Take time and MAKE time to set apart a moment to rest. Rest and peace are often interchangeable. In a world so desperate for peace..set the pace in your own heart, with your own family. Whether it is at the cabin on a lake or on the back porch with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee. Take time to rest in the Lord today. Peace and patience go hand in hand. Scripture References: Psalm 62:1-2 NIV “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Matthew 11:28-29 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give your rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” John 14:27 NIV “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Recommended Resources: Lakeside Retreat: Life-Giving Devotions from a Restful Shore by Marci Seither Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Marci Seither: Website / Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Marci Seither's writing career began after her humor article was published in a small-town newspaper over twenty years ago. Since then, she has authored two books and hundreds of articles for local papers as well as Guideposts, Focus on the Family, and Clubhouse Magazine. Her biggest joy, besides being married to John for 37 years and raising six kiddos is spending time with her grandkids in the kitchen. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson
Rest is not just for the body, it's for the soul! This Monday you are being challenged to relax. In the middle of our busy lives we get carried away and don't allow time to recharge and reconnect with God making our relationship with Him feel weak and non-existent. Start your week off with rest. Have a great Monday! Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Text: John 4:1—5:18 Theme: When Jesus changes one life, it affects many more. This week Donnie Criswell takes us through an amazing story in John's book. Key Verse: John 4:29 (NIV) “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” Message Notes: https://my.bible.com/en-GB/events/48905150
The devotion for today, Friday, June 10, 2022 was written by Carol Anne Sarah and is narrated by Larry Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV):Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Support the show
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 (NIV) Come hear from Mrs. Lisa Bryson as she shares her powerful testimony and stories of God's comfort.
GRACE 2 CONQUER - Helping Women Find Freedom through Faith, Fitness, and Truth
Do you ever find yourself WAITING for God to answer you on what your “purpose” is? Have you asked God to show you what you are “meant” to do? And maybe you feel like He is not listening? Friends, I have GREAT NEWS!!! The answer may surprise you as it is usually much easier than we think! Wether we're a mom, housewife, working a 9-5, or any season of life, we often overcomplicate it and look wayyyy ahead into the future for what we must accomplish. But don't be too far ahead of yourself! Listen up as I'm talking about finding your purpose in the “rest” and how to grow stronger in the wait and where you are NOW. The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Wow! Isn't that AWESOME?! I also reference these passages of the Bible today: Psalms 119:105 NKJV “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Proverbs 16:9 NKJV “A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 11:14 NKJV “Where no counsel is, the people fall: But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” Proverbs 1:5,7 NKJV “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 12:15 NKJV “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” MSG “Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.” Matthew 11:28-30 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” If you'd like another episode about finding your purpose, please listen to episode 25: 2 Secrets to Finding Your Purpose REVEALED Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a REVIEW on my podcast so it can reach more people and hopefully help some other moms struggling with the pressure of having to find their “BIG PURPOSE” and calling on their life!!!
Fishers of MenInvitations • March 27, 2022Teacher: Adam Barnett--Matthew 4:18 NIVAs Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.Matthew 14:19-20 NIV"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4: 21-22Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. 1. The initiator of discipleship is Jesus.Hebrews 12:2 - We fix our eyes on Jesus, the [author, champion, pioneer, founder, originator, initiator] of our faith...A disciple is an adherent and follower of a Master, an intimate companion in some common endeavor, and one who learns and promotes a particular ideology.Remain. Love. Fruit. 2. The cost (and reward) of discipleship is radical surrender.Charles Spurgeon"Nothing teaches us about the preciousness of the Creator as much as when we learn the emptiness of everything else." 3. The result of discipleship is a missional lifestyle.Romans 10:9 NIV"Declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved."
Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life with Pastor Dave Cover
Genesis 24:63 says, “And Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening.” When the Bible uses the word meditate, it's talking about focusing our mind and imagination to experience God's presence in a deeper way — what Ephesians 1:18 calls using the eyes of our heart. In some way Isaac was going out into the field at sunset to do exactly that. Focusing his mind and imagination to be alone with God in the field at sunset. It sounds nice, doesn't it? Let's take the time to do something like that now. If your podcast app is set to skip silent sections of the podcast, disable that now. We want to use silence as part of our meditation. Biblically guided meditation and relaxation uses your imagination to focus on your body-mind connection. It helps you imagine and experience your connection with God even at the cellular level. It focuses you on how your body depends upon God's life at every moment. Your whole body is part of who you are — part of who God made you to be forever. There will be a resurrection of your body in your salvation. So as you take deep slow breaths, embrace your body now as part of you. Begin to take in deep, slow breaths and with each exhale relax the muscles in your body a little bit more. Each slow, deep breath. This is a time for you to meditate and focus your mind and your body on the life-giving, peace-giving presence of the I AM. There'll be other times to do things. To fix things. Plan things. You can do all that later. But for now put all that aside and focus all your thoughts on God being present with you 100% — focused on you 100% — without being any less present and any less focused anywhere else. He is the Giver of your life. The Source of comfort and peace. Shalom. This is a time to listen and to speak to your whole person, including your body. Let's meditate on this… Exodus 33:14 (NIV) The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Imagine this reality. Every part of your being — every cell in your body — at rest in the presence of the I AM. Say to yourself… “I am calm and your body is calm and at peace in the presence of God.” Imagine surrendering your entire being to God's will — God's care — every cell in your body. Every anxiety in your heart. Giving it all to him. Trusting it all into his hands. He created you. There is no life apart from him. So surrender your whole being to him. As you're breathing and imagining and experiencing your complete dependence on God's breath/Spirit in every cell of your body — your necessary connection with God even at the cellular level… Let's meditate on this… Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Imagine this reality. Every part of your being — every cell in your body — at rest in the presence of the I AM. In your imagination, see yourself coming to Jesus with all your weariness and with all your burdens — handing it all to him. Jesus said “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Picture this. Say aloud to yourself… “Because I have Jesus, the things that matter most are not threatened. I am not in danger. I am secure forever because the forever God is my God forever.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter https://twitter.com/davecover (@davecover) Follow A Bigger Life on Twitter https://twitter.com/abiggerlifepod (@ABiggerLifePod) This podcast is a ministry of https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (The Crossing), a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
In week two of Follow Me, Ronnie preaches about Jesus' antidote for the struggles, anxieties, and stress we each carry during challenging seasons. Ronnie brings new clarity to Matthew 11:28-29 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Ronnie reminds us that we were never meant to carry the heavy parts of our life alone, and that Jesus is gentle and humble and that He wants to help us in each and every season.
In week two of Follow Me, Ronnie preaches about Jesus' antidote for the struggles, anxieties, and stress we each carry during challenging seasons. Ronnie brings new clarity to Matthew 11:28-29 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Ronnie reminds us that we were never meant to carry the heavy parts of our life alone, and that Jesus is gentle and humble and that He wants to help us in each and every season.
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