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Join Stasi Eldredge as she welcomes bestselling author and speaker Lisa Bevere for an inspiring conversation about faith and the power of God's love. Lisa shares wisdom from her book Godmothers—how we can nurture and champion one another as women—and opens up about her own story of redemption. They discuss overcoming fear, embracing our divine calling, and finding strength in worship. If you've ever wondered how to pour into others, this episode will encourage you to step forward in courage and love.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) – (here v. 9–10) This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Psalm 40:2 (NIV) – He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.Judges 5:7 (NIV) – Villagers in Israel would not fight; they held back until I, Deborah, arose, until I arose, a mother in Israel.Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Psalm 42:5 (NIV) – Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.Exodus 15:3 (NIV) – The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) – Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.…..LISA BEVEREWebsite: https://lisabevere.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabevereX: https://x.com/LisaBevereFacebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/lisabevere.pageLISA BEVERE BIOLisa Bevere has spent over four decades empowering women of all ages to find their identity and purpose. She is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally known minister. Her books, which include The Fight for Female, Without Rival, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, and Strong are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband, John, co-founded Messenger International, an organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world. Messenger International has given away over 60 million resources in over 130 languages.LISA'S BOOKSGodmothers: Why You Need One. How to Be One. https://amzn.to/4ipteUqSee all books by Lisa Bevere: https://wahe.art/4btey4C…..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
Word for Today:Genesis 12:7 NIVThe Lord appeared to Abram and said“To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him.Reflection:What altar is in your home, your room, your area of influence? Don't leave that space open for just any spirit to take over!
Today, Stasi is joined by Emily Wilson Hussem—author, speaker, YouTuber, wife, and mother—to discuss Emily's new book, Sincerely, Stoneheart. Emily pulls back the curtain on the enemy's relentless schemes to attack our hearts. Satan attempts to fill us with fear and discouragement to keep us from stepping into the fullness of who we truly are in Christ. We each hold a unique beauty that God placed within us, and when we root ourselves in God, we can step boldly into the life we are created for.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 23:1 (NIV) – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.Psalm 103:12 (NIV) – as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.Matthew 6:34 (NIV) – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV) – in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.John 8:32 (NIV) – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.…..EMILY WILSON HUSSEMWebsite: https://emilywilsonministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/emilyywilsonnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emwilss/Book: Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy's Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free https://amzn.to/4kl4nDhMarcam: A live action, educational and entertaining kids show for children ages 2 - 6 https://marcamshow.com/Emily Wilson Hussem Bio:Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, author, wife, and mother who shares her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. She shares on the topics of femininity, faith, dating, motherhood, and relationships, and her books, videos, and talks continue to inspire and encourage women of all ages. Emily lives in Southern California with her husband, Daniël, and their three glorious children, Zion, Jedidiah, and Pearl. …..RESOURCESThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis https://amzn.to/3FumB5gCaptivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc…..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
In this week's episode of the Twisted Twenties Podcast, T. Louise gets vulnerable and transparent about navigating one of the most uncertain seasons of her life. With so many moving parts—unfinished projects finally coming to completion, doors closing that she thought would open, and unexpected moments of provision—she shares what it truly looks like to trust God when the plan isn't clear.From almost qualifying for the Tyler Perry internship, to discovering a divine opportunity at a Christian film conference, to witnessing God move in ways she couldn't have predicted, this episode is a raw and powerful testimony of what it means to walk by faith, not by sight. T. Louise opens up about what it feels like to be in between seasons, holding onto promises without knowing how or when God will fulfill them, and learning to do the possible while trusting God with the impossible.If you're currently in a season where you don't have all the answers—where it feels like God is giving you puzzle pieces without showing you the full picture—this episode will remind you that even in uncertainty, God is working behind the scenes. He is faithful to fulfill every word He has spoken over your life, even if it doesn't look how you expected.This is your reminder that you're not alone in your waiting season. There is purpose in the pause, clarity in the quiet, and joy on the other side of surrender. Tune in, be encouraged, and let this episode minister to the parts of you that feel weary, confused, or afraid of what's next.Scriptures Referenced:
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. Genesis 24:63 ESV “Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening. And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, there were camels coming.” One thing this tells us is that meditation has been a practice of God's people for at least 4,000 thousand years. The word meditate or meditation appears 22 times in our Bible. But Christian meditation is not about emptying our minds at all, but about filling our minds with the reality of who God is, who we are to God, and the story our life is in. Meditation is an ancient form of prayer that enables God's people to experience awe and wonder by envisioning spiritual realities with “the eyes of our heart” (Eph 1:18). God says, Psalms 46:10 (NIV) “Be still, and know that I am God.” Being still before God is essential if you really want to experience connection with God. CS Lewis (Mere Christianity) “God has infinite attention…to spare for each one of us. …You're as much alone with Him as if you were the only thing He'd ever created.” Zechariah 12:1 NIV “The LORD…stretches out the heavens … and…forms the human spirit within a person...” The same God that created the entire universe also specifically created you to be a YOU in his creation. Forever! The apostle Paul was speaking to non-Christians when he said… Acts 17:25 NIV “…He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Each breath is your continuous dependence on God for your life at every moment. The Spirit of the God who created this universe is giving life to your body right now. The apostle Paul also said… Acts 17:28 NIV “In him we live and move and have our being.” Every moment in your life is a kind of experience of God — whether you realize it or not. But realize it now. The life you feel inside your body in a very real sense is feeling the presence of God.. Paul wrote to God's people when he said… 1 Cor 6:19 ESV “…Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you.” So imagine/envision God's Holy Spirit in your body! God says, “Be still and know that I am God.” 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. Genesis 24:63 ESV “Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening. And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, there were camels coming.” One thing this tells us is that meditation has been a practice of God's people for at least 4,000 thousand years. The word meditate or meditation appears 22 times in our Bible. But Christian meditation is not about emptying our minds at all, but about filling our minds with the reality of who God is, who we are to God, and the story our life is in. Meditation is an ancient form of prayer that enables God's people to experience awe and wonder by envisioning spiritual realities with “the eyes of our heart” (Eph 1:18). God says, Psalms 46:10 (NIV) “Be still, and know that I am God.” Being still before God is essential if you really want to experience connection with God. CS Lewis (Mere Christianity) “God has infinite attention…to spare for each one of us. …You're as much alone with Him as if you were the only thing He'd ever created.” Zechariah 12:1 NIV “The LORD…stretches out the heavens … and…forms the human spirit within a person...” The same God that created the entire universe also specifically created you to be a YOU in his creation. Forever! The apostle Paul was speaking to non-Christians when he said… Acts 17:25 NIV “…He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Each breath is your continuous dependence on God for your life at every moment. The Spirit of the God who created this universe is giving life to your body right now. The apostle Paul also said… Acts 17:28 NIV “In him we live and move and have our being.” Every moment in your life is a kind of experience of God — whether you realize it or not. But realize it now. The life you feel inside your body in a very real sense is feeling the presence of God.. Paul wrote to God's people when he said… 1 Cor 6:19 ESV “…Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you.” So imagine/envision God's Holy Spirit in your body! God says, “Be still and know that I am God.” 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.
Deuteronomy 31:3 NKJV: The Lord your God Himself crosses over before you; He will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua himself crosses over before you, just as the Lord has said. NIV: The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the LORD said.
The Beatitudes, Pt. 6 | March 23, 2025Pastor Wes Morris Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.Katharos: clean, clear, and free from contamination.Purity: Undivided devotion√ EXTERNAL PRESSURESI John 2:16 (NIV) For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.√ INTERNAL STRUGGLES√ SMALL COMPROMISESSong of Solomon 2:15 (NLT) Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!√ SPIRITUAL WARFAREI Peter 5:8 (NLT) Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.A PASSION FOR PURITYI. DON'T CONCEAL IT, CONFESS IT.Proverbs 28:13 (NLT) People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.You are only as strong as you are honest. II. DON'T JUST FIGHT IT, FLEE FROM IT.II Timothy 2:20-22 (NIV) In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.I Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does.III. IF YOU FALL, KEEP GETTING BACK UP. Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) The Lord says, “Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool.Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.
Advent // The Love of God 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.” For God so loved you, He gave His one and only Son. 1. To remove your wrong views about Him. Exodus 34:5-7 (NIV)“Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed His name, the Lord. And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” John 18:37 (NIV)“The reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.” John 1:18 (NIV)“No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and…. has made Him known.” John 14:9 (NIV)“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)“The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word.” 2. To show you what His love is really like. 1 John 4:9-10 (NIV)“This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love…. that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” Ephesians 3:18 (NIV)(I want you) “...to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Exodus 34:5-7 (NIV)“The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.”
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, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. 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. Zechariah 12:1 NIV “The LORD [is the one] who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person...” The same one – the same mind — that created the entire universe also specifically created you. You are infinitely important (because he is infinite!) to the one who created this entire universe. He specifically created you to be YOU in his creation. Forever! But there is a real you that is in his image that he is transforming you into. That's what your life is about. That's the bigger story your life is in in every single moment. CS Lewis (Mere Christianity) “God has infinite attention, infinite leisure to spare for each one of us. He doesn't have to take us in the line. You're as much alone with Him as if you were the only thing He'd ever created.” Revelation 2:17 (NIV) “To the one who is victorious [those who remain true to Jesus's name - 2:13], I will give …that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it [i.e., unique to the one who receives it].” 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, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. 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. Zechariah 12:1 NIV “The LORD [is the one] who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person...” The same one – the same mind — that created the entire universe also specifically created you. You are infinitely important (because he is infinite!) to the one who created this entire universe. He specifically created you to be YOU in his creation. Forever! But there is a real you that is in his image that he is transforming you into. That's what your life is about. That's the bigger story your life is in in every single moment. CS Lewis (Mere Christianity) “God has infinite attention, infinite leisure to spare for each one of us. He doesn't have to take us in the line. You're as much alone with Him as if you were the only thing He'd ever created.” Revelation 2:17 (NIV) “To the one who is victorious [those who remain true to Jesus's name - 2:13], I will give …that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it [i.e., unique to the one who receives it].” 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.
Self-Brain Surgery in the Bible A quick rundown of some powerful scriptures we can use to build a robust self-brain surgery practice. The following biblical passages (among many others) highlight principles from neuroscience that can guide us toward profound personal transformation. They illustrate how integrating faith and science empowers us to practice self-brain surgery in our daily lives—aligning our thoughts, beliefs, and actions with God's design for human flourishing. Romans 12:2 (NIV): "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Philippians 4:8 (NIV): "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV): "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV): "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Matthew 6:22-23 (NIV): "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness." Proverbs 4:23 (NIV): "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Psalm 34:18 (NIV): "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Colossians 3:2 (NIV): "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." John 10:10 (NIV): "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Ephesians 4:17 (NIV): "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking." Ephesians 4:23 (NIV): "...to be made new in the attitude of your minds." Our featured partner for this episode is Adapt Naturals:As we enter the winter season, staying healthy is more important than ever. That's why Lisa and I trust Adapt Naturals Bioavail Colostrum+ to support our immune system and overall well-being. You can try it too—use code DRLEEWARREN for 15% off your first order.Key Benefits of Bioavail Colostrum+:Supports gut health and immune functionPromotes healthy inflammatory responseEnhances nutrient absorptionSupports skin health and athletic recovery2.5 grams of colostrum per serving - 2.5x more than most competitorsIncludes 100mg of lactoferrin and 200mg of beta-glucan for enhanced benefitsSourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cowsYou can use this link to try Bioavail Colostrum+, and use code DRLEEWARREN for 15% off your first order.Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast
Episode Summary: Have you ever prayed fervently for something for years, or even decades and began to doubt that God would answer your prayers? My guest on today's episode is Bunny Yekzaman who prayed for over 20 years for her Muslim husband to receive God's gift of salvation. Her journey took a powerful turn when she learned to pray in faith and release control to God's timing. Thought it was a painful time in her life, Bunny shares how God redeemed that pain, bringing beautiful sacred scars in place of her painful wounds. Quotables from the episode: Sometimes we create wounds ourselves and we don't even realize we are doing it. I was raised to not marry an unbeliever. I was told “don't do this” or “don't do that” but there was really no education as to why. But there are important principles in God's word about why we shouldn't be unequally yoked—it's an element of protection that God puts around us if we will just obey his word. Sometimes we don't really mean to disobey Him, but sometimes we just really don't understand that that protection is coming from God. I knew not to marry an unbeliever, but I didn't understand why. Was that really from God, or was that just another rule to follow? When I got into college, I met a man who was totally on the other side of the world from me. He was raised Muslim, raised in Iran, came here to go to school, denounced his beliefs, accepted the communist teaching and was teaching that in an undergraduate class at the college I attended. When they told me to stay away from him, it just made me want to run toward him. When I realized that I was a believer and he was an unbeliever, I began to think that maybe this was supposed to be my goal: to change this man so I spent 8 years trying to change him. We knew each other for eight months and then got married. Nobody said it would work, and it almost didn't because I did step into a relationship unequally yoked. We think love is going to cure everything, but there is not true love where there isn't a relationship with Christ. So maybe I had this deep abiding love for Jesus and for my husband, but my husband couldn't understand that because he didn't know the love of Christ. I went for years, trying to prove to him who Christ was and that he needed to know Jesus. I raised our children in the church, and it became a real battle because he began to believe that he was in competition with God. I realized that I had stepped outside of God's will when I married him. I prayed and prayed for his salvation, and I learned how to love my husband with the love of Christ and not expect anything in return. He was a great husband and a great father in all other aspects, but it angered him that the children and I were praying for him and that I could have this confidence that when I died, I would go to heaven. In the Muslim faith there was an evidence of works in everything they did, so even though he denounced his faith, he couldn't understand how the gift of eternal life was based on God's grace. It took about 20 years of marriage before I really started seeing change. My children were on a mission trip, and I was at home, on my knees again praying for God to save my husband when I sensed a gentle voice in my spirit saying, “Bunny, don't ask me again.” The Bible talks about being persistent in prayer, so I didn't understand what God meant. There are three reasons why we often continue to plead with God to answer our prayers: 1) impatience, 2) wanting to be in control, and 3) not believing God for his answer. God was showing me that I was asking him for my husband's salvation, but I wasn't asking in faith—I was asking in doubt. We can have confidence when we pray. There is no shred of doubt that when we ask God according to his will, it will be done. But that means we have to know what his will is. If I'm praying for someone's salvation, that's God's will. And if I believe that's God's will, and it is, then I can have a confident assurance that God is going to do what he said he is going to do. I can hold onto that promise and it changes the way I pray! After that, I stopped praying asking God to save my husband, and began praying, “Thank you God for saving my husband.” I'm thanking God for what he said he would do. He wants us to have faith. Faith isn't believing after we see it, it's believing before we see it. When I realized God's word is true, I wasn't trusting in me, I was trusting Him. Ultimately, my husband gave his life to Christ, he surrendered to the ministry, went to seminary, and has been the pastor at the nursing home where I work for three years now. Get out of God's way. Get on your knees and thank God in advance for whatever it is you're praying for, and trust him. Don't pray with an agenda. Praying believing God will answer, but then surrender the how and the when to him. That way he gets the glory, but we get to witness God's goodness and faithfulness. God has never and will never go back on a promise. If you stop getting into God's word, that's when the flesh takes over. The flesh will start questioning and doubting when you aren't studying God's word. God's word is where you will find the strength, the wisdom, the courage, the faith, and everything you need to push through your painful trial. The enemy will do everything he can to try to doubt God. Hold onto God's promises. The only strength that you have is God's word. The longer a tea bag stays in boiling water, the stronger that tea becomes. Likewise, the more we stay in God's word, the stronger we become, not in our own strength but in His, so that when those trials come, we can stand steadfast on those promises we know. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 6:14 NIV “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” 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.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 1 John 5:14-15 NIV “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” Joshua 23:14 NIV "Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.” Philippians 4:19 NIV “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Genesis 50:20 NIV “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Philippians 4:6 NIV “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Recommended Resources: Trusting God While Praying for Lost Loved Ones How to Maintain Hope While Waiting for the Salvation of a loved One –Your Hope Filled Perspective, Episode 167 Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day 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 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 Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Bunny Zekzaman: Website / Facebook / Instagram 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: Bunny Yekzaman is a child of the King, a wife of over 40 years, mother of four & grandmother of many grandchildren She is a disaster relief chaplain, and works as an Enrichment specialist for a nursing home. Her passion is sharing God's love & truth with a faith in His faithfulness to His promises. She lives with hope for her lost family and friends and finds it her calling to pray in faith for them. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson
In this episode, Ash Couchman is joined by Matilda Hosannee as they explore Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV): "The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand." Ash and Matilda discuss how even when life feels shaky, God's hand is there, ready to steady us. Together, they share personal stories of times when they felt uncertain, yet experienced God's firm grip guiding and lifting them back up. Matilda reflects on what it means to truly delight in the Lord and trust that He's holding us, even in moments of doubt or struggle. If you've been wondering how to stay grounded and secure in your faith amid life's challenges, this episode is a reminder that God's support is unwavering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Closer, Pt. 2 | August 11, 2024Pastor Joey SarloA Well-Timed Help Matthew 4:4 (NKJV) But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'” John 6:35 (NIV) Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Hebrews 4:16 (NLT) So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. I often require a pressing need to press in to the One who can meet that need. But God loves trust; it honors Him. He who trusts the most shall sorrow least. If there were continual trust there could be continual peace.- P.B. Power John 6:47-51 (NIV) “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever... He Cares and He CarriesHe Promises and He PerformsHe Acts and He AccomplishesHe Forgives and He Forgets John 6:5 (NIV) When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” John 6:6 (NIV) He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. Deuteronomy 1:30-31 (NIV) The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.” Isaiah 46:3-4 (NIV) “Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Psalm 57:2-3 (NASB) I will cry to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me. He will send from heaven and save me… Psalm 119:81 (NIV) My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
Message for 07/07/2024 "Jesus is Not Religious" by Justin McTeer. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted* Jesus is not religious. Matthew 15:1-9 - Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 Jesus replied, “And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God? 4 For instance, God says, ‘Honor your father and mother,' and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.' 5 But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can't help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.' 6 In this way, you say they don't need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition. 7 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, 8 ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.'” Isaiah 29:13 NIV - The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught. Makes what is Periphery Primary Confuses Convictions for Commands ABSOLUTES, INTERPRETATIONS, CONVICTIONS, PREFERENCES “The water was first poured on both hands, held with the fingers pointed upwards, and must run up the arm as far as the wrist. It must drop off from the wrist, for the water was now itself unclean, having touched the unclean hands, and, if it ran down the fingers again, it would again render them unclean. The process was repeated with the hands held in the opposite direction, with the fingers pointing down; and then finally each hand was cleansed by being rubbed with the fist of the other. A really strict Jew would do all this, not only before a meal, but also between each of the courses.” Turns Blessings into Burdens Matthew 23:4 - They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden Matthew 11:28 - Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Tries to Control God Obsessed with the Outward Matthew 23:27-28 NIV - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. 28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Matthew 15:10-20 - Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “Listen,” he said, “and try to understand. 11 It's not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” 12 Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?” 13 Jesus replied, “Every plant not planted by my heavenly Father will be uprooted, 14 so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch.” 15 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Explain to us the parable that says people aren't defiled by what they eat.” 16 “Don't you understand yet?” Jesus asked. 17 “Anything you eat passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer. 18 But the words you speak come from the heart—that's what defiles you.19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. 20 These are what defile you. Eating with unwashed hands will never defile you.” Matthew 7:21-23 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' Psalm 139:23-24 NIV - Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
### Devotion: The Prayer of Daniel from Daniel Chapter 9**Scripture Reading: Daniel 9:1-19**#### IntroductionDaniel's prayer in Daniel 9 is a powerful example of intercessory prayer, where he prays fervently for his nation. As we reflect on his prayer, we can draw parallels and apply its principles to pray for our own nation, the United States.#### 1. Acknowledging God's Greatness (Daniel 9:4)**Daniel 9:4 (NIV):** "I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: 'Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments.'"**Application:**Begin by acknowledging God's greatness, His faithfulness, and His love. Remember that God is sovereign over all nations and holds the world in His hands. As we pray for the USA, we affirm God's authority and trust in His plans for our nation.#### 2. Confession of Sins (Daniel 9:5-6)**Daniel 9:5-6 (NIV):** "We have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our ancestors, and to all the people of the land."**Application:**Confession is a crucial part of intercession. Like Daniel, we must confess the sins of our nation: turning away from God, ignoring His commandments, and neglecting His word. Humbly acknowledging our nation's failures opens the door for God's mercy and forgiveness.#### 3. Seeking God's Mercy (Daniel 9:9)**Daniel 9:9 (NIV):** "The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him."**Application:**Seek God's mercy for the USA. Despite our national shortcomings, God's mercy is abundant. Pray for His forgiveness and for a revival that will turn hearts back to Him. God's mercy can bring healing and restoration to our land.#### 4. Acknowledging the Consequences of Sin (Daniel 9:11)**Daniel 9:11 (NIV):** "All Israel has transgressed your law and turned away, refusing to obey you. Therefore, the curses and sworn judgments written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, have been poured out on us, because we have sinned against you."**Application:**Recognize the consequences of national sins. Daniel understood that the hardships Israel faced were a result of their disobedience. Pray that our nation acknowledges the consequences of straying from God's path and seeks to return to His ways.#### 5. Praying for Restoration (Daniel 9:17)**Daniel 9:17 (NIV):** "Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary."**Application:**Pray for the restoration of the USA. Ask God to look with favor upon our nation, to heal divisions, to bring justice and righteousness, and to restore us spiritually. Pray for leaders who will seek God's wisdom and for a people who will follow His commandments.#### 6. Pleading for God's Glory (Daniel 9:19)**Daniel 9:19 (NIV):** "Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name."**Application:**Ultimately, our prayers should seek to glorify God. Pray that His will be done in the USA and that our nation reflects His love, justice, and truth. Our desire should be for God's name to be honored and revered across the land.#### ConclusionDaniel's prayer serves as a model for us to intercede for our nation. As we pray for the USA, we can follow his example by acknowledging God's greatness, confessing our sins, seeking His mercy, recognizing the consequences of sin, praying for restoration, and pleading for God's glory. May our prayers be fervent and our hearts aligned with God's will, trusting that He hears and responds to the cries of His people.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/his-hop-radio-podcast--3366700/support.
Father's Day 20241. His eyes are COMPASSIONATE NEVER CONDEMNINGHe sees you today through the LENSES of COMPASSION! Condemnation is non-existent when it comes to YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER!John 3:17 (NIV)17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.Psalm 86:15 (NIV)But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.Psalm 103:8 (NIV)The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.Psalm 145:8 (NIV)The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.1 John 3:1 (NLT)3 See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!Matthew 10:29-31 (NLT)29 What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. 30 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. 31 So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.2. His hand is GENEROUS NEVER GUARDEDJohn 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. Matthew 6:30-33 (NLT)30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? 31 “So don't worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.3. HIS feet are ALWAYS PURSUING NEVER PASSIVEPsalm 23:6 (KJV)6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Psalm 23:6 (MSG)6 Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.
Fresh Start – Freedom from Bitterness Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” I. Causes of Bitterness 1. Actions done or not done to you. Job 19:19 (NIV)“All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me.” 2. Attitudes projected towards you.Job 19:5 (NIV)“you would exalt yourselves above me and use my humiliation against me,” 3. Words spoken to you. Job 12:5 (NLT)"People who are at ease mock those in trouble. They give a push to people who are stumbling." Proverbs 15:4 (NLT)“Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Job 5:2 (NIV)“Resentment kills a fool…” Hebrews 12:15 (NIV)“See to it that …..no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” “Many are unable to function properly in their calling because of the wounds and hurts that offenses have caused in their lives. They are handicapped and hindered from fulfilling their full potential.”- John Bevere II. Find Freedom from Bitterness1. Be open and honest about your pain. Job 7:11 (NIV)“Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.” 2. Make the decision to forgive. Job 42:10 (NIV)“After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.” 3. Stop looking back and look into your future. Philippians 3:13 (NIV)“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” Job 42:12 (NIV)“The Lord blessed the latter part of Job's life more than the former part...”
March 17, 2024 // Pastor Jason King Joy is Possible Revelation 1:18 (NKJV)“I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.” Romans 14:17 (NLT)“For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Lamentations 5:15 (ESV)“The joy of our hearts has ceased;” How To Receive the Fullness of Christ's Joy Again. 1. Acknowledge my joy is missing or not what it used to be. Psalms 51:12 (ESV)“Restore to me the joy of your salvation,” 2. Examine the cause of my lack of joy. -Imbalanced schedule-Unused talent or gifting-Unresolved conflict Romans 12:18 (NIV)“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Matthew 5:9 (NIV)“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:23-24 (ESV)“if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” -Undernourished spirit John 15:5 (ESV)“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)"they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” -Unrepented sin Lamentations 3:40 (NIV)“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” 3. Choose obedience to God's Word. James 4:17 (NLT)“it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” John 15:10-11 (NIV)“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” 4. Remember the joy you seek is only possible through Christ. Romans 6:4 (NIV)“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”Psalms 126:3 (NIV)“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
Becoming BeYOUtiful You, Part 8 - Faithfulness “…when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…” Galatians 5:22, 23 NLT FAITHFULNES IS… Love that hangs on “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, and your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:2 NLT “Love and faithfulness meet together” Psalm 85:10 “God is…abounding in love and faithfulness” Psalm 86:15 Psalms 89:2, 89:14, 89:24, 89:33, 89:49, 92:2, 98:3 “Let love and faithfulness never leave you.” Proverbs 3:3 Reliability “Let love and faithfulness never leave you” Proverbs 3:3 NIV “The Lord is faithful to all His promises…” Psalm 145:13 NIV “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the FAITHFUL God, keeping His covenant to a thousand generations…” Deuteronomy 7:9 “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Cor. 10:13 NIV “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” John 3:16, 17 NLT “…if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.” 1 John 1:9 NLT “O Lord God Almighty! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, Lord? Faithfulness is your very character.” Psalm 89:8 NLT “He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4 BECOMING FAITHFUL… Be Faithful in SMALL THINGS Matthew 25: 14-23 NLT GOD WILL TEST ME JUST ABOVE THE LEVEL I'M AT, IN ORDER TO STRETCH ME The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Stay Faithful to Jesus Christ
Becoming BeYOUtiful YOU Part 7 - Goodness “…when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…” Galatians 5:22,23 NLT “Every GOOD and perfect gift is from above, coming from the Father” James 1:17 NIV To Live a BeYOUtiful Life, I NEED GOD'S HELP! First, THE PROOF of the Christian life is in the Fruit If (that is the conditional part) we let Him control our lives, HE WILL (that is the promise) produce the life in us that we have been created to live. This is an EXPECTATION for followers of Jesus Christ “A healthy tree produces good fruit, and an unhealthy tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. Yes, the way to identify a tree or a person is by the kind of fruit that is produced. “Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as ‘Lord,' but they still won't enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:18-21 NLT Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.” James 4:17 NIV THERE ARE TWO FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS WHENEVER WE CALL SOMEONE A “GOOD” PERSON- Here's part of the problem: We Judge Goodness By the Wrong Standard Here's the Other Part of the Problem: No one is good! “There is no one righteous…” Romans 3:10 NIV “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” Isaiah 64:6 NIV “The Lord is good and does what is right” Psalm 25:8 NLT “Taste and see that the Lord is good” Psalm 34:8 NLT “For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation” Psalm 100:5 NLT We can't conclude that we just need a “little help” Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Jesus did not come to earth and die on a cross just to make good people better. “…I no longer count on my own goodness…but I trust God to save me” Philippians 3:9 NLT “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT We don't go to heaven because we are good, but because God is good. God's Good Fruit In You Matters- Because It Multiplies… “As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10 NIV It Attracts People Toward Christ- “He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord” Acts 11:24 NIV It Overcomes Evil- “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” Romans 12:21 NIV
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Zechariah 12:1 (NIV) “The LORD [is the one] who stretches out the heavens (created the universe with all its laws of physics), who lays the foundation of the earth (established the laws of nature), and who forms the human spirit within a person...” The same one – the same mind — that created the entire universe also specifically created you. You are infinitely important (because he is infinite!) to the one who created this entire universe. He specifically created you to be a YOU in his creation. Forever! Revelation 2:17 (NIV) “To the one who is victorious (those who remain true to Jesus's name - 2:13), I will give …that person a white stone with a new name (identity) written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” There is a real you that is in his image that he is transforming you into. That's what your life is about. That's the bigger story your life is in at every single moment. 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. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Zechariah 12:1 (NIV) “The LORD [is the one] who stretches out the heavens (created the universe with all its laws of physics), who lays the foundation of the earth (established the laws of nature), and who forms the human spirit within a person...” The same one – the same mind — that created the entire universe also specifically created you. You are infinitely important (because he is infinite!) to the one who created this entire universe. He specifically created you to be a YOU in his creation. Forever! Revelation 2:17 (NIV) “To the one who is victorious (those who remain true to Jesus's name - 2:13), I will give …that person a white stone with a new name (identity) written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” There is a real you that is in his image that he is transforming you into. That's what your life is about. That's the bigger story your life is in at every single moment. 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.
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Job 33:4 NIV “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” James 1:16-17 NIV “Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” Psalm 34:10 NIV “...Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” Psalm 23:1 NIV “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” 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. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Job 33:4 NIV “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” James 1:16-17 NIV “Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” Psalm 34:10 NIV “...Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” Psalm 23:1 NIV “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” 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.
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Job 12:10 (NIV) “In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” James 1:16-17 NIV “Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” Steve Cuss (Managing Leadership Anxiety) “Anxiety is a signal, not a root cause. Anxiety is generated when we think we need something in any particular moment that we don't actually need. Anxiety is not just worry and fear. It's how you react when you don't get something you think you need. The point is that anxiety becomes a marker that something other than God's presence and love is at play in my mind and body.” Psalm 136:1 NIV Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:7-9 NIV 7 Who made the great lights— His love endures forever. 8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever. 9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “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.” Psalm 85:12 (NIV) “The LORD will indeed give what is good.” 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. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily 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. Job 12:10 (NIV) “In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” James 1:16-17 NIV “Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” Steve Cuss (Managing Leadership Anxiety) “Anxiety is a signal, not a root cause. Anxiety is generated when we think we need something in any particular moment that we don't actually need. Anxiety is not just worry and fear. It's how you react when you don't get something you think you need. The point is that anxiety becomes a marker that something other than God's presence and love is at play in my mind and body.” Psalm 136:1 NIV Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:7-9 NIV 7 Who made the great lights— His love endures forever. 8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever. 9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “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.” Psalm 85:12 (NIV) “The LORD will indeed give what is good.” 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.
Matthew Dowling, preaching minister at the Plymouth Church of Christ, preached a message titled "How to Know God's Will" from Acts 9 and various scriptures. The January sermon series is "Your Spiritual How-To Manual." Here is a 5-day devotional based on this sermon: Day 1: Discovering God's Sovereign Will Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:21 (NIV), "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Devotional: Reflect on the reality that God has a sovereign plan that transcends our own desires and designs. His purposes are ultimate and will come to pass, regardless of human intention. As we navigate our daily lives, we can find comfort in the truth that God is in control, guiding the course of history and our personal journeys. Today, consider areas of your life where you need to surrender your plans to God's sovereign will. Trust that He is working out His perfect plan for you. Question for Reflection: What plans have you been holding onto that you need to surrender to God's greater purpose? Day 2: Embracing God's Moral Will Bible Reading: Micah 6:8 (NIV) "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Devotional: God's moral will provides us with a clear standard for how we are to live – with justice, mercy, and humility. This verse calls us to reflect on how our actions and decisions align with these timeless principles. Let us commit to living out God's moral will in our everyday interactions and choices, seeking to reflect His character in all that we do. Question for Reflection: How can you actively practice justice, mercy, and humility in your interactions today? Day 3: Hearing God's Gentle Whisper Bible Reading: 1 Kings 19:11-12 (NIV) "The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." Devotional: Today's reading invites us to find God in the quiet moments, beyond the dramatic and sensational. God often speaks in a still, small voice, calling us to listen intently and be attentive to His gentle whisper. Take time to quiet your heart and mind, creating space to hear from God amidst the noise of life. Question for Reflection: What might God be whispering to your heart, and how can you make more space to listen? Day 4: Seeking God's Guidance through Prayer Bible Reading: James 1:5 (NIV) "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." Devotional: God promises to give us wisdom when we ask Him in faith. Prayer is not only a means of presenting our requests to God but also a practice of aligning our will with His. Today, approach God with confidence, seeking His wisdom for the decisions you face. Trust that He is ready to guide you with His generous wisdom. Question for Reflection: In what situation do you need God's wisdom today, and how can you seek it through prayer? Day 5: Aligning with God's Particular Will for Your Life Bible Reading: Acts 9:15-16 (NIV) "But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.'" Devotional: In the Sermon on Saul's conversion, we see that God had a unique mission for him, just as He has a specific calling for each of us. Reflect on your own life and consider the unique gifts, opportunities, and circumstances God has given you. Seek to understand how God might be using these aspects of your life to fulfill His particular will for you. Question for Reflection: What unique elements of your life might God be using to direct you toward His purpose?
The devotion for today, Friday, January 26, 2024 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Adam Carter. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Psalm 145:18 NIV:The Lord is near to all who call on God, to all who call on God in truth.” Support the show
Ephesians 6:18 GW Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. “Oh that you would bless me indeed” 1. Pray for BLESSING. Psalm 18:35 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. Genesis 12:2 NLT I will bless you… and you will be a blessing to others. “Lord, give me more than I need so I can be a blessing to the world around me.” “Enlarge my territory” 2. Pray for INFLUENCE. 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 ESV But our hope is that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you may be greatly enlarged, so that we may preach the gospel in lands beyond you… Ephesians 3:20 NIV Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. “Lord, enlarge me so that I might reach the full potential of your plan for my life.” “Oh that Your Hand would be with me” 3. Pray for PRESENCE. Acts 11:21 NIV The Lord's hand was with them and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Exodus 33:15-17a Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 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?” And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 NIV Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. “Lord, anoint me because what you've called me to is too big for me.” “Oh, that You would keep me from evil” 4. Pray for PROTECTION. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV The devil is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Romans 8:35-37 NIV Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. “Lord, strengthen me in and rescue me from every attack of the enemy.” Prayer isn't about GOD MOVING toward us. Prayer is about US MOVING toward God. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastalchurch/message
Sunday, November 19th - Way of The Wise Pt. 2Pastor Wes Morris Psalm 27:1-5 (NIV) The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. ✓ My fear.Psalm 34:4 (ESV) I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.✓ My foes.✓ My family.Psalm 27:10 (NIV) Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. John 20:26-27 (NLT) Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!” WOUNDED BUT WISERI. I WILL FOCUS ON GOD'S FAITHFULNESS. Psalm 103:2-4 (NIV) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.Genesis 50:20 (NLT) You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.II. I WILL WORSHIP MY WAY THROUGH IT.Psalm 27:8 (GNT) When you said, “Come worship me,” I answered, “I will come, Lord.”Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!III. I WILL TRUST GOD'S TIMING.Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Yet I am confident I will see the Lord's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. John 12:1-6 NKJV 1. THE ENEMY OF GENEROSITY This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. John 12:6 NKJV Then Jesus said, “I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil.” He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, one of the Twelve, who would later betray him. John 6:70-71 SUCCESS IS CONFRONTING OUR WEAKNESSES AND OVERCOMING THEM! Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2. THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF GENEROSITY And now, because of my devotion to the Temple of my God, I am giving all of my own private treasures of gold and silver to help in the construction 1 Chronicles 29:3 NLT Solomon loved the Lord and followed all the decrees of his father, David, so the king went there and sacrificed 1,000 burnt offerings. 1 Kings 3:3-4 NLT While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” Luke 21:1-4 NLT EXTRAVAGANCE IS NOT THE AMOUNT, BUT THE ATTITUDE BEHIND IT! She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. Mark 14:8 NLT they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord 2 Corinthians 8:5 NIV THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT YOU CAN GIVE GOD IS YOUR HEART 3. THE REWARD OF GENEROSITY I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be remembered and discussed. Mark 14:9 NLT When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.”; “Roll the stone aside,” Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man's sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.” Jesus responded, “Didn't I tell you that you would see God's glory if you believe?”; Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in graveclothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, “Unwrap him and let him go!” John 11:32;39-40;43-44 NLT GENEROSITY IS A REFLECTION OF GRATITUDE But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-6 NLT Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NLT You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 NIV The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him. Genesis 12:7 NLT For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NLT
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Welcome back to "New Path New You," where we journey together towards transformation. In this enlightening episode, host Ron Cool delves deep into a topic close to the heart: the intersection of faith and mental health.In a raw and heartfelt narrative, Ron shares personal experiences of navigating life's challenges and finding solace in faith during times of overwhelming pressure. Drawing strength from Psalms, he reflects on a verse that became a lifeline:Psalm 34:18 (NIV) "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."Through poignant storytelling, Ron explores how faith became the bedrock of his mental resilience, guiding him through adversity. He shares insights from the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, illustrating the validity of seeking God's comfort during moments of despair.This episode isn't just about acknowledging struggles; it's about the practical integration of faith into mental health journeys. Ron offers actionable advice, emphasizing prayer, meditation, seeking counsel, and fostering a supportive community.As the episode unfolds, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys. Ron's transparent narrative inspires contemplation on the ways faith impacts mental resilience and offers guidance on nurturing a deeper connection between faith and emotional well-being."New Path New You" Episode 6 serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that faith isn't merely a spiritual practice but a foundational element for building resilience in every facet of life.Join Ron Cool on this profound exploration of faith and mental health. Discover how your faith can serve as a cornerstone for navigating life's challenges, empowering you to move forward on your unique path with strength and grace.Subscribe to New Path New You!
Welcome to "New Path New You," the podcast that guides you on a transformative journey towards becoming the man God intended you to be. I'm your host, Ron Cool, and today, we're diving deep into the heart of leadership and faith in Episode 5: "Faith in Action - Leadership Lessons from Biblical Characters."In this episode, we explore the lives of iconic biblical leaders who exhibited extraordinary faith and leadership. We draw valuable lessons from their stories and discuss how these principles can be applied to modern leadership contexts.Our journey begins with the story of Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt. Through his unwavering faith, he trusted in God's guidance and witnessed miracles that defied human understanding. In the book of Exodus, we find the profound verse:Exodus 14:14 (NIV) "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."Moses teaches us the importance of patience, trust, and allowing God to work through us as leaders.Next, we turn to the story of David, a shepherd boy who became one of Israel's greatest kings. Confronted by the giant Goliath, David didn't rely on his own strength but on the Lord's. The powerful verse from 1 Samuel resonates deeply with his story:1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV) "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel."David's courage teaches us to place our trust in God's power, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.In the New Testament, we meet the transformed life of the Apostle Paul. Once a persecutor of Christians, he became a powerful leader in spreading the Gospel. His journey reminds us of the limitless potential for change and redemption through Christ. The scripture from Philippians holds a special message for us:Philippians 4:13 (NIV) "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."Paul's life exemplifies the strength and transformation that faith can bring to our leadership journeys.As we wrap up this episode, I invite you to reflect on the lives of these remarkable biblical leaders and the powerful lessons they offer. How can you apply their principles to your own leadership journey? Remember, God's plan for you is extraordinary, and you are called to step into the leadership role He designed for you.Thank you for joining us on "New Path New You." Stay tuned for our next episode as we continue our journey towards becoming the men God intended us to be. Embrace your faith, lead with purpose, and keep moving forward on your new path.Subscribe to New Path New You!
"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
“We move forward every school year with our minds set upon Him, our hands and our knees ready for battle.” Today Aubrie is joined by our Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke. Sally excitedly reveals our new Moms in Prayer theme for the year. Be encouraged as she shares answer to prayer after answer to prayer of how God is moving around the world. God IS working in this generation! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Sally Burke's introduction to the ministry in 1990 was life changing. Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with others for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms—first as a Moms in Prayer group leader, then area coordinator for her hometown, and later as regional coordinator. In 2008, Sally became the Director of Field Ministry at Moms in Prayer headquarters, overseeing ministry expansion worldwide. Today, in her role as President of Moms in Prayer International, her vision remains unchanged, that more children and schools and moms might experience God's life-changing answers to prayer. Sally is also an international speaker, teacher and author of Raise Them Up, Start with Praise, Unshaken and the Unshaken Study Guide. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and husband, Ed, now have four grown children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. In her leisure time, you'll find Sally on a walk or run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends. SCRIPTURES We will not conceal them from their children, But tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done. For He established a testimony in Jacob And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers That they should teach them to their children, That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, That they may arise and tell them to their children, That they should put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments, And not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart And whose spirit was not faithful to God. Psalm 78:4-8 NASB So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' Acts 26:18 ESV In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13 ESV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV LINKS BOOKS Raise Them Up: Praying God's Word Over Your Kids Start with Praise: Living Empowered Through Prayer Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer Unshaken Study Guide MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Moms in Prayer Newsletter Rise Up North Texas Event Support Our Mission
How to live a Life of Peace“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30MSGMoses' father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone… “If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.” Exodus 18:23 (ESV)5 Ways to Increase our Capacity.1. Allow our bodies and minds to recover.There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest. Hebrews 4:9-11 (NIV)2.Know who we are.Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Galatians 6:4-5 (NIV)3. Know what we were created to do.Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11 (NIV)4. Get support from others.Elijah was afraid and ran for his life… “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. 1 Kings 19:3-55. We need God helping us.I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 (NIV)The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)Discussion questions:In what areas do you feel the most stress?Describe how ignoring God's principles can cause most of our stress?Which of the 5 areas resonates most with you as a way of increasing your capacity for Peace?What are some things we need to eliminate in our lives that speak lies about who we are?What are practical ways we can learn about who God says we are?
Today we're going through the basics of what mindfulness is today. We'll discuss the definition, what this means for us as Christians, and what we can learn from being more present. Then we'll discuss the 5 simple steps you can start incorporating in your life TODAY to experience less stress and more moments of being present. Interested in getting coached on being more present and less stressed? Email me ( helloannabarr@gmail.com ) to see if my coaching would fit you well! Link to donate to the show: paypal.me/AnnaEBarr Helpful links:A simple quick video for beginning mindful breathing https://youtu.be/wfDTp2GogaQ?si=OgU98K_rMklFBoWBCortisol-reducing breathing techniques/the link to one of the people on IG I recommend following:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvXJV1HqoC2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Nervous system regulation (a quick how-to reel on what you can try to see if this works for you):https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsmCPsPJMCx/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Tapping technique app for stress reduction: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datechnologies.tappingsolutionScripture to help with your journey to becoming someone who is committed to being present: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18 NIVCome 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. Matthew 11:28-30 NIVThe 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.Psalms 23:1-3 NIVAnd the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NIV The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.Exodus 14:14 NIV --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-elyse-barr/message
Mama, do you feel overwhelmed? It's time you add Jesus to your "To-Do's" today! “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” Psalm 54:4 NIV“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37: 23-24 NLT
Walking in Faith: Abraham's Obedience and its Relevance TodayLet's imagine you're on a road trip. You've meticulously planned your route, dotted your Is, and crossed your T's. But as you're driving, your GPS suddenly instructs you to make an unexpected turn. Confused and uncertain, would you follow its guidance? Today, we're going to explore a similar experience in the life of Abraham and its implications for our own journey of faith.The scripture that underpins our sermon today is from Genesis 12:1 (NIV): "The Lord had said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'"1. Abraham's Call and Obedience: Abraham was instructed to leave everything familiar—his country, his people, and his father's house. Yet he did not hesitate or negotiate with God. He packed up his family and his belongings, and he embarked on a journey to an unknown destination simply because God told him to (Genesis 12:4-5). This obedience was credited to him as faith.2. Abraham's Faith in Promises: God promised Abraham that He would make him into a great nation, bless him, and make his name great. Despite having no child at that time and his wife Sarai being barren, Abraham believed God's promise (Genesis 15:5–6). His trust in God was not dependent on his circumstances but on the One who made the promise.3. Abraham's Faith Tested: The pinnacle of Abraham's faith journey was when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This was the son through whom God had promised to fulfil His words to Abraham. Despite the seeming impossibility of the situation, Abraham's faith did not waver, demonstrating that his confidence was in God and not in the promise (Genesis 22:1–18).Abraham's Legacy and Our Walk of Faith: The life of Abraham teaches us that walking in faith means trusting God's directions even when the destination is not clear, believing in His promises despite our circumstances, and keeping our faith in God even when our understanding is limited.The writer of Hebrews affirms this when he says, "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1, NIV)Let's bow our heads in prayer:"Heavenly Father, we thank You for the example of Abraham's faith. Help us to trust in Your guidance, believe in Your promises, and maintain our faith in You regardless of the circumstances. May we walk in obedience as Abraham did, fully assured that what You have promised, You are able also to perform. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."As you leave this place, may the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26). Let the faith of Abraham inspire you to trust in God's perfect plan for your life, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. God bless you all.
Overcoming Fear: Lessons from David and GoliathImagine standing at the edge of a vast, dark forest. The trees are so tall and dense that you can't see what lies beyond the initial brush. All you know is that you must go through it to reach your destination. The journey seems daunting, overwhelming, even terrifying. But just when you're about to turn back, you remember the story of a young shepherd who faced an enormous giant with just a sling and a stone. That shepherd's name was David, and his story reminds us that with God on our side, we can overcome any fear.Our scripture for today is found in 1 Samuel 17:37 (NIV): "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." This was David's confident assertion before he confronted Goliath.1. **David's faith in God:** David didn't allow the size of Goliath to intimidate him. Instead, he recalled God's past faithfulness and let that bolster his courage. Similarly, when we're faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, we should remember times when God has seen us through.2. **David's rejection of unsuitable armor:** Saul tried to equip David with his armor, but David refused, choosing instead to rely on God and the tools he knew—his sling and stones. We too should reject fear and stand firm in our God-given abilities and the assurance of His presence.3. **David's decisive action:** David didn't wait for Goliath to come to him; he ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Often, we must confront our fears directly, stepping out in faith and taking action.This account shows that when we face our fears with faith, reject what the world offers for protection, and take decisive action, we can overcome.Let's remember Romans 8:31 (NIV), "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Fear doesn't stand a chance when we stand with God. Let's pray together:"Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness in all situations. We pray for courage like David's to face our giants, faith to remember Your past deliverance, and the strength to take decisive action. Help us, Lord, to trust in You completely and not lean on our understanding. We declare victory over fear in the name of Jesus. Amen."May God's peace be with you all. May His love surround you, His spirit guide you, and His courage empower you, now and always. Amen.
Unanswered prayer or the perceived silence of God in the midst of suffering is one of the most difficult things to endure, yet it is something that every believer has experienced. There is a way forward in these hard times. Join Stasi today as she talks about this subject head-on and leads us to the truth that though we are not promised a life free from sorrow, we are promised that our God will be with us in it…with us, in fact, in every moment of our lives.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV) — Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) — For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Matthew 26:39 (NIV) — 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.”Colossians 1:24 (NIV) — Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.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 (NIV) — The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”…..OTHER RESOURCES:Tyler Staton Praying Like Monks, Living like Fools https://amzn.to/3DLqdfdPete Greig God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer https://amzn.to/3Qu4UWUC.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory https://amzn.to/43WkSvXCorrie Ten Boom story: The Hiding Place https://amzn.to/3KzuR3EThe Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything | Serez Family Short-Documentary https://wahe.art/3s52uE9Closing Song: The Name of Jesus (sung in Hebrew) by Harpa Dei Song: https://wahe.art/3Kt4dsXHarpa Dei Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarpaDeiMusic…..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
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Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor Psalm 23 (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. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 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 unpacks what role the Lord as my Shepherd has in my life:• Makes me lack nothing – makes me content, provides for my needs• Makes me lie down – makes me do stuff I don’t want to do• Leads me & guides me – knows and plans my path• Refreshes my soul – lifts me up when I’m worn down• Comforts me – knows my pain and struggle• Prepares a table for me – he’s with me in the midst of daily life• Anoints me – I have his favor, he cares for me• Follows me & Dwells with me forever – his presence is near “It’s not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you.” — Tim Keller “The Reason for God” Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Our Shepherd doesn’t only take us on the mountain tops. When we are in even the darkest valley’s, he is with us. His hand is on our shoulder. He is our guide, our comforter, our leader, our Shepherd and therefore we do not fear the evil surrounding us as He is in control. John 10: 14-15 (ESV)I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. Reflection questions: 1. What do you think about when you hear the phrase, "the Lord is my Shepherd”?2. Read Psalm 23. What are the characteristics of the Shepherd?3. What are the characteristics of the sheep?4. What other passages come to mind when you think about sheep and shepherds in the New Testament? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeyweb.net/connectcard Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeyweb.net/giveDownload our app: https://journeyweb.net/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://journeyweb.net/childrenOur Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeyweb.net/studentsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanNotes Page: https://journeyweb.net/sermons/notes/2023.08.06.pdf
Today we welcome Evangelist Tim McCain with his message “Bitterness.” Links: Support Tim McCain and TM Ministries TM Ministries Shop Donate to TM Ministries Key Verses: Exodus 15:22-27 NIV “Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.) So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink. There the Lord issued a ruling and instruction for them and put them to the test. He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water.” Numbers 13:1-2, 26-33 NIV “The Lord said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” They came back to Moses and Aaron and the whole Israelite community at Kadesh in the Desert of Paran. There they reported to them and to the whole assembly and showed them the fruit of the land. They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there. The Amalekites live in the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live near the sea and along the Jordan.” Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can't attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.”” Numbers 14:1-4 NIV “That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn't it be better for us to go back to Egypt?” And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.”” Sermon Topics: Bitterness
In this episode, Stasi and guest Lisa Bevere – author and co-founder of Messenger International – share about the transformative power of Jesus' love. The conversation explores how we are each uniquely loved and reframes what it means to live a surrendered life. When we step into our identity as the daughters and sons of God, we are able to embrace the truth that who we are to God matters more than what we do for Him.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 139:5 (NIV) — You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.Psalm 68:11 (NIV) — The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng:Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) — The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness…..Lisa Bevere BIO:Lisa Bevere has spent four decades empowering women of all ages to find their identity and purpose. She is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally known minister. Her books, which include Without Rival, Godmothers, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, Strong, and her recent devo Fiercely Loved, are in the hands of millions worldwide. Lisa and her husband, John, co-founded Messenger International, an organization committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world. Messenger International has given away 60 million resources in 123 languages. Website: LisaBevere.comMinistry: MessengerInternational.orgfacebook.com/lisabevere.pagetwitter.com/lisabevereinstagram.com/lisabevere/Lisa's Books (Mentioned in the podcast): Fiercely Loved: God's Wild Thoughts about You (A 90-Day Devotional) https://amzn.to/42Ya1kLWithout Rival: Embrace Your Identity and Purpose in an Age of Confusion and Comparison https://amzn.to/3Jyqa9wStrong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life (A 90-Day Devotional) https://amzn.to/46r0dTw…..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
Summer at Bay Chapel | July 2, 2023Pastor Wes MorrisBay Chapel is a life-giving church in the New Tampa community. We meet Sundays at 10:00 am and you are welcome to come anytime in person or online. Find out more at baychapel.com —---Subscribe to receive our latest messages. ——Stay Connected, ask for prayer and find out more.http://www.baychapel.com/connect——Bay Chapel exists to help people ‘Find God and Find Life' through a relationship with Jesus Christ. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://www.baychapel.com/giveMessage Notes:Isaiah 6:1-8 (NLT) It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple.Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew.They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. Then I said, “It's all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.”Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.”√ Before God told Isaiah what to do, He showed him who He was.√ Isaiah's response to God's glory was a heart of repentance.II Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.√ God cleansed Isaiah and then He called him.I. SEE GOD'S POWER AT WORK.Isaiah 6:1 (NLT) ...I saw the Lord.Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.II. STEP OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE.Genesis 12:1 (NIV) The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.”II Corinthians 5:14-15 (TLB) He died for all so that all who live—having received eternal life from him—might live no longer for themselves, to please themselves, but to spend their lives pleasing Christ who died and rose again for them.III. SURRENDER MY WILL.Isaiah 6:8 (NLT) Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.”
Theme – I Am Listening Scripture reference -1 Samuel 3:10 NIV "The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”"Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - " Speak Lord " Marlene Jenkins CooperI hold the rights to this song.Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - I Samuel 3:11-14 & 17 - 18 NIV, James 1:22 KJV
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