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After years of wilderness wandering and hard-fought battles, Israel finally arrived at the place God had long promised. And what did they do? They took possession. They settled. They unpacked. Our springboard for today's discussion is: "Thus the Lord gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there." —Joshua 21:43 (ESV)This verse isn't just historical—it's deeply personal. It's a call to stop living like temporary visitors in the promises of God. Many of us have crossed our spiritual Jordan, accepted salvation, but we still live with a wilderness mindset—half-expecting things to go wrong, still lugging baggage of guilt, fear, or insecurity.But God's invitation is clear: Unpack your bags. Build a life in His promises. Joy, peace, grace, purpose—these aren't weekend getaways. They're home. Victory is not a short-term lease. It's your permanent address.We need to remember that too many believers live like spiritual renters—grateful but unsettled, saved but still striving, blessed but not resting. But God's done the heavy lifting. The walls have fallen. The giants have been driven out. And now? It's your turn to live like you belong—because you do.Settle into grace. Breathe in peace. Feast on joy. Live with purpose. The Promised Land isn't a place you visit; it's the reality you inhabit because of Christ.Question of the Day:Are you still living out of your spiritual suitcase, or have you fully unpacked into the life God has given you?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to stop wandering in doubt and to settle fully into the promises You've given me. Let me live like a true child of the Kingdom—anchored, joyful, and at home in Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some battles require more than strategy—they demand a miracle. Joshua found himself in the thick of war, outnumbered and racing the setting sun. Instead of retreating or relying solely on human might, he looked up and prayed one of the boldest prayers ever recorded: “Sun, stand still.” Not whispered. Not doubted. But declared aloud in faith before all of Israel.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord… and he said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still at Gibeon, and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.'” — Joshua 10:12 (ESV)Audacious prayer isn't about demanding from God—it's about believing in Him. Joshua wasn't reckless. He was confident in the God who promised victory. His boldness wasn't arrogance—it was anchored in obedience. And God honored it.We've gotten comfortable with small prayers. “Lord, if it's your will.” “Just help me get through the day.” There's nothing wrong with those prayers—but what if God is waiting for you to pray for something only He can do?Never forget…don't shrink your prayers to match your faith—stretch your faith to match God's power. That cancer diagnosis? That broken marriage? That prodigal child? Pray like you believe the One who commands the sun and moon still hears your voice.The miracle isn't in the words—it's in the heart behind them. Faith that believes. Faith that moves mountains. Faith that stops the sun.Question of the Day:What bold, God-sized prayer do you need to stop whispering and start declaring today?Let's Pray:Lord, ignite my faith. Teach me to pray prayers that shake the heavens—not out of pride, but because I believe You can do the impossible. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some battles require more than strategy—they demand a miracle. Joshua found himself in the thick of war, outnumbered and racing the setting sun. Instead of retreating or relying solely on human might, he looked up and prayed one of the boldest prayers ever recorded: “Sun, stand still.” Not whispered. Not doubted. But declared aloud in faith before all of Israel.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord… and he said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still at Gibeon, and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.'” — Joshua 10:12 (ESV)Audacious prayer isn't about demanding from God—it's about believing in Him. Joshua wasn't reckless. He was confident in the God who promised victory. His boldness wasn't arrogance—it was anchored in obedience. And God honored it.We've gotten comfortable with small prayers. “Lord, if it's your will.” “Just help me get through the day.” There's nothing wrong with those prayers—but what if God is waiting for you to pray for something only He can do?Never forget…don't shrink your prayers to match your faith—stretch your faith to match God's power. That cancer diagnosis? That broken marriage? That prodigal child? Pray like you believe the One who commands the sun and moon still hears your voice.The miracle isn't in the words—it's in the heart behind them. Faith that believes. Faith that moves mountains. Faith that stops the sun.Question of the Day:What bold, God-sized prayer do you need to stop whispering and start declaring today?Let's Pray:Lord, ignite my faith. Teach me to pray prayers that shake the heavens—not out of pride, but because I believe You can do the impossible. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Life is full of noise—voices demanding our attention, steering our decisions, and shaping our direction. At the end of his life, Joshua gathered the people and laid down a bold declaration: "Choose this day whom you will serve." He wasn't just making a personal decision—he was leading his household with clarity and courage. In a world pulling us in a thousand directions, that same choice confronts us daily: Which voice will we follow?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” —Joshua 24:15 (ESV)Every day is filled with choices—and the voices we listen to often determine the roads we take. The voice of fear tells us to stay safe. The voice of compromise whispers, “It's not that big a deal.” The voice of culture yells, “Follow your heart!” But God's voice calls us higher, deeper, and truer—to a life rooted in purpose and promise.Joshua didn't ask the people to make a future commitment. He didn't say, “Choose when it's easier.” He said, “Choose today.” Because the real danger isn't loud rebellion—it's silent drift. When we stop choosing God daily, we slowly drift away without even noticing.Joshua didn't just choose for himself—he chose for his home. That's leadership. That's devotion. And that's a model for us to follow.Question of the Day:Whose voice are you listening to today—and what choice is it leading you to make?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to silence every voice that pulls me away from You. Give me ears to hear Your truth, and a heart bold enough to choose You daily. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Life is full of noise—voices demanding our attention, steering our decisions, and shaping our direction. At the end of his life, Joshua gathered the people and laid down a bold declaration: "Choose this day whom you will serve." He wasn't just making a personal decision—he was leading his household with clarity and courage. In a world pulling us in a thousand directions, that same choice confronts us daily: Which voice will we follow?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” —Joshua 24:15 (ESV)Every day is filled with choices—and the voices we listen to often determine the roads we take. The voice of fear tells us to stay safe. The voice of compromise whispers, “It's not that big a deal.” The voice of culture yells, “Follow your heart!” But God's voice calls us higher, deeper, and truer—to a life rooted in purpose and promise.Joshua didn't ask the people to make a future commitment. He didn't say, “Choose when it's easier.” He said, “Choose today.” Because the real danger isn't loud rebellion—it's silent drift. When we stop choosing God daily, we slowly drift away without even noticing.Joshua didn't just choose for himself—he chose for his home. That's leadership. That's devotion. And that's a model for us to follow.Question of the Day:Whose voice are you listening to today—and what choice is it leading you to make?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to silence every voice that pulls me away from You. Give me ears to hear Your truth, and a heart bold enough to choose You daily. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when we all stand before something that feels too big, too fortified, too impossible to overcome. That's your Jericho. It might be a relationship that seems beyond repair. A fear that won't let go. A habit that owns too much of you. But what if I told you that God has already declared victory, just like He did with Joshua? Even before the walls fell, God said, “I have given Jericho into your hand.” That's a promise to hold onto.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 6:2 (ESV) – “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.'”Jericho wasn't just a city; it was a symbol of impossibility. And God's strategy? March in silence. Trust when it doesn't make sense. Obey without full explanation. The Israelites didn't tear down Jericho's walls—they walked in faith, and God did what only He could do. That's the same pattern for us.Maybe you've been circling your own Jericho for what feels like years. You're tired. You're frustrated. But hear this: the wall didn't fall on day one. Or day five. It crumbled on the seventh day, after obedience and perseverance.The shout of victory doesn't come before the march—it comes after. Your obedience invites God's breakthrough. So don't stop now. Keep walking. Keep trusting. Keep believing.Question of the Day:What wall in your life do you need to start circling with obedience and faith today?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to trust You with my Jericho. Teach me to walk in faith, even when the walls look immovable. I know You've already declared victory—I will keep marching. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when we all stand before something that feels too big, too fortified, too impossible to overcome. That's your Jericho. It might be a relationship that seems beyond repair. A fear that won't let go. A habit that owns too much of you. But what if I told you that God has already declared victory, just like He did with Joshua? Even before the walls fell, God said, “I have given Jericho into your hand.” That's a promise to hold onto.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 6:2 (ESV) – “And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.'”Jericho wasn't just a city; it was a symbol of impossibility. And God's strategy? March in silence. Trust when it doesn't make sense. Obey without full explanation. The Israelites didn't tear down Jericho's walls—they walked in faith, and God did what only He could do. That's the same pattern for us.Maybe you've been circling your own Jericho for what feels like years. You're tired. You're frustrated. But hear this: the wall didn't fall on day one. Or day five. It crumbled on the seventh day, after obedience and perseverance.The shout of victory doesn't come before the march—it comes after. Your obedience invites God's breakthrough. So don't stop now. Keep walking. Keep trusting. Keep believing.Question of the Day:What wall in your life do you need to start circling with obedience and faith today?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to trust You with my Jericho. Teach me to walk in faith, even when the walls look immovable. I know You've already declared victory—I will keep marching. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

So much of our world tells us to conform, to fit a mold, to try and be like someone else. But God doesn't do copies. He crafts originals. That's why the story of Caleb is so powerful—not because he was famous like Moses or commanding like Joshua—but because he never stopped being Caleb.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke on that day…" — Joshua 14:12 (ESV)At 85 years old, Caleb stood tall and unshaken. He wasn't asking for comfort. He was asking for the hill country—the hard ground, the challenge, the promise. Why? Because he believed God had saved that exact portion for him. And Caleb wasn't interested in walking someone else's path.God had made a promise, and Caleb had clung to it for over four decades. He had a different spirit—one that didn't follow the crowd but followed God. Caleb wasn't waiting to be someone else. He was ready to be exactly who God created him to be.That same call comes to us today. You don't need to be Moses. You don't have to lead like Joshua. You need to be you—the person God crafted with intention and purpose. He's assigned you hills others might avoid. But He's equipped you to climb them.Don't compare. Don't copy. Don't cave. Your calling is real. Your identity is sacred. And your Canaan awaits.Question of the Day:What part of your life are you trying to fit into someone else's mold instead of walking confidently in who God made you to be?Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for creating me with purpose and intention. Help me to stop comparing and start embracing the identity You gave me. I want to be bold like Caleb and walk fully in my calling. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

So much of our world tells us to conform, to fit a mold, to try and be like someone else. But God doesn't do copies. He crafts originals. That's why the story of Caleb is so powerful—not because he was famous like Moses or commanding like Joshua—but because he never stopped being Caleb.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke on that day…" — Joshua 14:12 (ESV)At 85 years old, Caleb stood tall and unshaken. He wasn't asking for comfort. He was asking for the hill country—the hard ground, the challenge, the promise. Why? Because he believed God had saved that exact portion for him. And Caleb wasn't interested in walking someone else's path.God had made a promise, and Caleb had clung to it for over four decades. He had a different spirit—one that didn't follow the crowd but followed God. Caleb wasn't waiting to be someone else. He was ready to be exactly who God created him to be.That same call comes to us today. You don't need to be Moses. You don't have to lead like Joshua. You need to be you—the person God crafted with intention and purpose. He's assigned you hills others might avoid. But He's equipped you to climb them.Don't compare. Don't copy. Don't cave. Your calling is real. Your identity is sacred. And your Canaan awaits.Question of the Day:What part of your life are you trying to fit into someone else's mold instead of walking confidently in who God made you to be?Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for creating me with purpose and intention. Help me to stop comparing and start embracing the identity You gave me. I want to be bold like Caleb and walk fully in my calling. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever faced a battle so big, so overwhelming, that you knew you couldn't win it on your own? Maybe it wasn't a battlefield with swords and shields—maybe it was your marriage, your health, your addiction, or a war raging in your mind. In moments like those, it's easy to feel like you're outnumbered and outmatched. But here's a bit of wisdom to remember—you are not fighting for victory… you are fighting from it. Joshua wasn't alone in the heat of battle. Time and again, God stepped in—sending hailstones, stopping the sun, throwing the enemy into confusion. When Joshua prayed, heaven responded. And when you pray in faith, heaven still responds.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 10:14 (ESV) – “There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.”This verse is more than history—it's a promise. God heard the voice of a man and fought on his behalf. And He still does. Joshua was a warrior, yes—but he never fought alone. God's intervention wasn't random. It was the result of bold, believing prayer. When Joshua spoke, God moved.We are not called to sit passively in life's warzones. Faith isn't idle. It steps up, steps in, and calls upon the power of heaven. Your Jericho? It's not too big. Your enemy? Not too strong. The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua can stop anything that stands against you.So pray like Joshua. Fight in faith. Show up—and watch God show out.Question of the Day:What battle are you facing today that you need to stop fighting alone—and start trusting God to fight for you?Let's Pray:Lord, remind us today that we are not alone in the fight. Give us boldness to pray big prayers and trust You for mighty victories. You are our Defender. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever faced a battle so big, so overwhelming, that you knew you couldn't win it on your own? Maybe it wasn't a battlefield with swords and shields—maybe it was your marriage, your health, your addiction, or a war raging in your mind. In moments like those, it's easy to feel like you're outnumbered and outmatched. But here's a bit of wisdom to remember—you are not fighting for victory… you are fighting from it. Joshua wasn't alone in the heat of battle. Time and again, God stepped in—sending hailstones, stopping the sun, throwing the enemy into confusion. When Joshua prayed, heaven responded. And when you pray in faith, heaven still responds.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 10:14 (ESV) – “There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.”This verse is more than history—it's a promise. God heard the voice of a man and fought on his behalf. And He still does. Joshua was a warrior, yes—but he never fought alone. God's intervention wasn't random. It was the result of bold, believing prayer. When Joshua spoke, God moved.We are not called to sit passively in life's warzones. Faith isn't idle. It steps up, steps in, and calls upon the power of heaven. Your Jericho? It's not too big. Your enemy? Not too strong. The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua can stop anything that stands against you.So pray like Joshua. Fight in faith. Show up—and watch God show out.Question of the Day:What battle are you facing today that you need to stop fighting alone—and start trusting God to fight for you?Let's Pray:Lord, remind us today that we are not alone in the fight. Give us boldness to pray big prayers and trust You for mighty victories. You are our Defender. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When Joshua stood at the edge of Canaan, ready to lead Israel into the land of promise, God didn't give him a battle plan or a strategy session. He gave him one command: Stay in the Word. The secret to claiming victory wasn't about military might—it was about spiritual depth.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night... For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." —Joshua 1:8 (ESV)God's instructions were clear. Joshua wasn't to rely on strength, numbers, or clever plans. He was to saturate his mind, heart, and speech with Scripture. Why? Because God's Word is the battle plan. It's truth that drives out fear, promises that anchor our faith, and direction that keeps us walking in obedience.Lucado puts it this way—your success in Canaan depends on your relationship with the Word. Not because the Bible is magic, but because it's living and active. It feeds the soul, fuels courage, and sharpens discernment.Too many of us want victory without the voice of God. We want blessings without the Bible. But if you're not living in the Word, you're not walking in the land of promise.Your Canaan—your purpose, your breakthrough, your spiritual inheritance—won't be accessed through good vibes or religious routines. It will be unlocked by a mind renewed by truth and a heart anchored in God's voice.Question of the Day:What role does God's Word play in your daily battle plan—and is it time to return to it as your first weapon, not your last resort?Let's Pray:Lord, draw us back to Your Word. Make it our guide, our strength, and our weapon in every battle. Let Your truth shape us into warriors who walk in victory. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When Joshua stood at the edge of Canaan, ready to lead Israel into the land of promise, God didn't give him a battle plan or a strategy session. He gave him one command: Stay in the Word. The secret to claiming victory wasn't about military might—it was about spiritual depth.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night... For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." —Joshua 1:8 (ESV)God's instructions were clear. Joshua wasn't to rely on strength, numbers, or clever plans. He was to saturate his mind, heart, and speech with Scripture. Why? Because God's Word is the battle plan. It's truth that drives out fear, promises that anchor our faith, and direction that keeps us walking in obedience.Lucado puts it this way—your success in Canaan depends on your relationship with the Word. Not because the Bible is magic, but because it's living and active. It feeds the soul, fuels courage, and sharpens discernment.Too many of us want victory without the voice of God. We want blessings without the Bible. But if you're not living in the Word, you're not walking in the land of promise.Your Canaan—your purpose, your breakthrough, your spiritual inheritance—won't be accessed through good vibes or religious routines. It will be unlocked by a mind renewed by truth and a heart anchored in God's voice.Question of the Day:What role does God's Word play in your daily battle plan—and is it time to return to it as your first weapon, not your last resort?Let's Pray:Lord, draw us back to Your Word. Make it our guide, our strength, and our weapon in every battle. Let Your truth shape us into warriors who walk in victory. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

This isn't just another day. This isn't just another moment. This is your moment. God's been preparing you for this—right here, right now. The question is, will you rise and step into it?Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9 (ESV)God didn't ask Joshua to become the next Moses. He commanded him to be strong and courageous as Joshua. And friend, He's not asking you to be someone else either. He's calling you—just as you are—to step forward in bold obedience. Moses may have brought the people out, but Joshua was called to lead them in. Different roles. Different seasons. Same God.There comes a time when the training wheels come off, and we stop waiting to feel "ready." That's what Joshua faced. Moses was gone. The promised land was ahead. And the Lord said, “Now go. I'm with you.”Courage doesn't mean you won't feel afraid. It means fear doesn't get to call the shots. Courage means stepping into the unknown with a God who already knows how the story ends. Joshua had to trust that God wasn't just with Moses—He was with him. And that same truth applies to you. You weren't an afterthought. You were made for this moment.Question of the Day:What step of obedience have you been hesitating to take because you felt unqualified or afraid?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to believe that I was made for this very moment. Replace my fear with faith, and my hesitation with courage. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

This isn't just another day. This isn't just another moment. This is your moment. God's been preparing you for this—right here, right now. The question is, will you rise and step into it?Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." — Joshua 1:9 (ESV)God didn't ask Joshua to become the next Moses. He commanded him to be strong and courageous as Joshua. And friend, He's not asking you to be someone else either. He's calling you—just as you are—to step forward in bold obedience. Moses may have brought the people out, but Joshua was called to lead them in. Different roles. Different seasons. Same God.There comes a time when the training wheels come off, and we stop waiting to feel "ready." That's what Joshua faced. Moses was gone. The promised land was ahead. And the Lord said, “Now go. I'm with you.”Courage doesn't mean you won't feel afraid. It means fear doesn't get to call the shots. Courage means stepping into the unknown with a God who already knows how the story ends. Joshua had to trust that God wasn't just with Moses—He was with him. And that same truth applies to you. You weren't an afterthought. You were made for this moment.Question of the Day:What step of obedience have you been hesitating to take because you felt unqualified or afraid?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to believe that I was made for this very moment. Replace my fear with faith, and my hesitation with courage. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when God brings us right up to the edge—where faith meets fear and action collides with uncertainty. The Jordan River wasn't calm that day. It was overflowing, dangerous, and impassable. And yet, God told Israel to walk into it. Not after it settled. Not after it made sense. He said, Step in now.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"…as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan... the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away." — Joshua 3:15-16 (ESV)There's a lesson here that cuts right to the heart of what it means to trust God. The waters didn't part until the priests' feet touched the edge. Obedience preceded the miracle. It wasn't the miracle that invited faith—it was faith that invited the miracle.You see, every one of us has a Jordan—something God is calling us to cross, even while it rages in front of us. Maybe it's leaving behind an addiction, starting that ministry, forgiving someone, or walking away from comfort into calling. And often, God doesn't give us the entire blueprint. He gives us a step. And He says, Go.This kind of faith isn't theoretical. It's wet, raw, and risky. It requires movement while fear whispers “Wait.” But God doesn't part the waters from a distance. He responds when we move.The Promised Land is not behind you. And it's not going to fall into your lap while you camp at the river's edge. Your Canaan begins with one thing: a step. Your Jordan is waiting.Question of the Day:What's your Jordan right now, and are you willing to step in even while the waters are wild?Let's Pray:Lord, I stand at the edge of what looks impossible. Give me the courage to step forward, trusting that You will make a way, even before I see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when God brings us right up to the edge—where faith meets fear and action collides with uncertainty. The Jordan River wasn't calm that day. It was overflowing, dangerous, and impassable. And yet, God told Israel to walk into it. Not after it settled. Not after it made sense. He said, Step in now.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"…as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan... the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away." — Joshua 3:15-16 (ESV)There's a lesson here that cuts right to the heart of what it means to trust God. The waters didn't part until the priests' feet touched the edge. Obedience preceded the miracle. It wasn't the miracle that invited faith—it was faith that invited the miracle.You see, every one of us has a Jordan—something God is calling us to cross, even while it rages in front of us. Maybe it's leaving behind an addiction, starting that ministry, forgiving someone, or walking away from comfort into calling. And often, God doesn't give us the entire blueprint. He gives us a step. And He says, Go.This kind of faith isn't theoretical. It's wet, raw, and risky. It requires movement while fear whispers “Wait.” But God doesn't part the waters from a distance. He responds when we move.The Promised Land is not behind you. And it's not going to fall into your lap while you camp at the river's edge. Your Canaan begins with one thing: a step. Your Jordan is waiting.Question of the Day:What's your Jordan right now, and are you willing to step in even while the waters are wild?Let's Pray:Lord, I stand at the edge of what looks impossible. Give me the courage to step forward, trusting that You will make a way, even before I see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Too many believers are wandering in spiritual circles, living like they're still in the wilderness—even though God's already given them the Promised Land. It's like we're camped out on the edge of breakthrough, yet paralyzed by fear, regret, or the lie that we're not enough. But today, we're flipping that script. You weren't made for the desert. You were made for Canaan.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." — Joshua 21:45 (ESV)God's promises are not up for debate. They're not dependent on your past, your feelings, or your failures. When Joshua led the people into the Promised Land, every single promise of God came true—not some, not most—all. That same faithfulness still holds today.Here's the truth: many of us are living like our best days are behind us. But in Christ, your Glory Days aren't over—they've just begun. Egypt was your bondage. The wilderness was your refining. But Canaan is your calling. It's where peace replaces panic, courage overwhelms fear, and power breaks through weakness.Ephesians 1:3 tells us we've already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. That means we're not fighting for victory—we're fighting from victory.So why do we keep circling old battles, nursing old wounds, and settling for spiritual survival when God has called us to spiritual thriving? Step in. Claim it. Your Glory Days start now—because the Promised Land isn't a myth. It's your inheritance.Question of the Day:What “wilderness” mindset do you need to let go of in order to step into your Canaan?Let's Pray:Lord, I don't want to wander anymore. I want to walk in the fullness of Your promises. Teach me to live from victory, not for it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 22nd April 2025 Readings NRSV: Psalm 118.1-18; Exodus 12. 21-36; John 20. 19-31. Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Tuesday morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia'. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray.   1c                                                              We will proclaim the name of the Lord Ascribe greatness to our God   Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.     2 The Opening Canticle, God who is rich in mercy out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses. made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up with him: and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus that he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace:  in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2.4-7   3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.   4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm     5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Lord, our God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier: we ask you to cleanse us from all hypocrisy, to unite us to our fellow men and women by the bonds of peace and love, and to confirm us in holiness; now and for ever.  Amen.      6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   The Old Testament Reading today is… Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The New Testament Reading today is… Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.   7 The Canticle, A Song of the Blessed Blessed are the poor in spirit:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are those who mourn:  for they shall be comforted.  Blessed are the meek:  for they shall inherit the earth.  Blessed are those who hunger  and thirst for what is right:  for they shall be satisfied.  Blessed are the merciful:  for mercy shall be shown to them.  Blessed are the pure in heart:  for they shall see God.  Blessed are the peacemakers:  for they shall be called the children of God.  Blessed are those who are persecuted  for righteousness' sake:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 5.3–10      8 The belief and principle is said I believe in God, creator of heaven and earth, whose love and merciful forgiveness endures everlasting. I believe in Christ the saviour, whose example of love and compassion, taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people. I believe in the Holy Spirit, whose divine guidance brings us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.     9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  God have mercy.   10 The Lord's Prayer Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.      The Prayers of the Week     Easter day Lord of all life and power, Who through the mighty resurrection of your son overcame the old order of sin and death To make all things new in him: Grant that we being dead to sin and alive  to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; To whom with you and the Holy Spirit Be praise, honour and thanksgiving, now and for all eternity. Amen     11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need. Let us pray God, upon you we rely, and to you we turn. You do not waiver, and you do not abandon. Be with your people in these days leading to Easter as they remember their LORDs holy sacrifice. Grant them comfort through their tears and remind them of the joy of the resurrection. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   God, how great your healing hand that reaches out to those in need, how great your love for all your people. We ask you to bestow your healing on all people who are combating the illness of cancer. We thank you for your healing kindness for all your people. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Lord, we have been socially inept and continue to foster broken communities of lack, yet we remain in this state without taking necessary steps to change for the better. We ask you this day to stay with us, to help us and to guide us. We know we can do better, and we are asking you to be our guide, to guide the path you expect us to walk. Humbly, we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:   All people of the Prison and Hospital ministry chaplaincy teams All people joining in this prayer offering Humbly, we Pray – LORD hear our prayer     12 The Morning Collect Lord and heavenly father, you have brought us safely to this new day: Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, guard us from every kind of danger, and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    May the Lord bless us and keep us; the Lord make his face to shine upon us and be gracious to us; the Lord lift up his countenance upon us and give us peace.  Amen. Numbers 6.24–26 Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.  

Too many believers are wandering in spiritual circles, living like they're still in the wilderness—even though God's already given them the Promised Land. It's like we're camped out on the edge of breakthrough, yet paralyzed by fear, regret, or the lie that we're not enough. But today, we're flipping that script. You weren't made for the desert. You were made for Canaan.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." — Joshua 21:45 (ESV)God's promises are not up for debate. They're not dependent on your past, your feelings, or your failures. When Joshua led the people into the Promised Land, every single promise of God came true—not some, not most—all. That same faithfulness still holds today.Here's the truth: many of us are living like our best days are behind us. But in Christ, your Glory Days aren't over—they've just begun. Egypt was your bondage. The wilderness was your refining. But Canaan is your calling. It's where peace replaces panic, courage overwhelms fear, and power breaks through weakness.Ephesians 1:3 tells us we've already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. That means we're not fighting for victory—we're fighting from victory.So why do we keep circling old battles, nursing old wounds, and settling for spiritual survival when God has called us to spiritual thriving? Step in. Claim it. Your Glory Days start now—because the Promised Land isn't a myth. It's your inheritance.Question of the Day:What “wilderness” mindset do you need to let go of in order to step into your Canaan?Let's Pray:Lord, I don't want to wander anymore. I want to walk in the fullness of Your promises. Teach me to live from victory, not for it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Love isn't always candlelit dinners and whispered promises. Sometimes, it's holding hands in silence when words fail. Sometimes, it's choosing forgiveness even when your heart is still hurting. Real love isn't fragile—it's forged in the fire of trials. Today, we're talking about a tenacious kind of love—the kind that doesn't run at the first sign of trouble but digs in, fights for connection, and chooses to stay.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." — 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV)This verse isn't poetic fluff—it's a challenge. It describes a love that endures. That means it's built to last through disagreements, through misunderstandings, through seasons where love feels more like a decision than a feeling. Love that endures is not passive—it's active. It chooses to stay, to fight for the relationship, to work things out even when it's uncomfortable.The tenacity of love shows up in the hard moments. When you've had the same argument for the hundredth time, when life gets heavy, when finances strain, when illness shows up…tenacious love keeps showing up. It's not about never feeling like giving up—it's about never actually doing it.God's love for us is the ultimate example. He doesn't walk away when we fall short. He pursues. He stays. And He calls us to love one another with that same kind of relentless, unshakable love. Not just when it's easy, but especially when it's hard.Question of the Day:Where in your life is God calling you to show tenacious love today, even if it's tough?Let's Pray:Lord, help me love with endurance. Strengthen me to persevere through the difficult moments. Let my love reflect Yours—steadfast, patient, and true. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning – 20th April 2025 Readings NRSV: 1 Corinthians 15. 19-26; Luke 24. 1-12 Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to EASTER Sunday Morning prayer. The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray.   1 This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118.24 Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.   3 The opening Canticle Oh come let us sing out to the Lord. let us shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his face with thanksgiving. And cry out to him joyfully in psalms. For the Lord is a great God. and a great king above all gods. In his hands are the depths of the earth. and the peaks of the mountains are his also. The sea is his and he made it. His hands moulded dryland. Come let us worship and bow down. And kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is the Lord our god. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Today if only you would hear his voice: “Do not harden your hearts as Israel did in the wilderness.” “When your forebears tested me.” “Put me to proof though they had seen my works.” “Forty years long I loathe that generation and said.” “It is a people who err in their hearts.” “For they do not know my ways.” “Of whom I swore in my wrath.” “They shall not enter my rest.”      3 The Opening Prayer   The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.       Silence may be kept.   As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.       4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm Easter day Hymn to the risen Christ   5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Lord God, whose blessed Son rose in triumph and set us free: grant us the fullness of life he promised us, that through the Holy Spirit our hearts may possess him whom our eyes cannot see, the same Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   OT Reading The reading is followed by Hear the word of the LORD. Thanks be to God.   NT Reading   The reading is followed by Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.   7 The Canticle, The Song of Zechariah (Benedictus) Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel:  who has come to his people and set them free.  The Lord has raised up for us a mighty Saviour:  born of the house of his servant David.  Through the holy prophets, God promised of old:  to save us from our enemies, from the hands of  all who hate us,  To show mercy to our forebears:  and to remember his holy covenant.  This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:  to set us free from the hands of our enemies,  Free to worship him without fear:  holy and righteous before him, all the days of our life.  And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High:  for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,  To give his people knowledge of salvation:  by the forgiveness of their sins.  In the tender compassion of our God:  the dawn from on high shall break upon us,  To shine on those who dwell in darkness  and the shadow of death:  and to guide our feet into the way of peace.  Luke 1.68–79      8 The Apostles creed I believe in God, the Father almighty,       creator of heaven and earth.   I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,       who was conceived by the Holy Spirit       born of the virgin Mary.       suffered under Pontius Pilate,       was crucified, died, and was buried;       he descended to the dead.       On the third day he rose from the dead.       He ascended into heaven       and is seated at the right hand of the Father.       From there he will come to judge  the living and the dead.   I believe in the Holy Spirit,       the holy catholic church,       the communion of saints,       the forgiveness of sins,       the resurrection of the body,       and the life everlasting. Amen.   9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  God have mercy.     10 The LORDs prayer Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    10 The Collect of the Day Seventh Sunday after Εpiphany   Prayer of the Week Seventh Sunday after Εpiphany   11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.   Let us pray   Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ you gave many excellent gifts to your apostles and commanded them to feed your flock. Bless all Archbishops and bishops in the Anglican Church. So, to fill them with your truth, and clothe them with holiness, that as pastors of your Church they may diligently preach your word, and modernise their teachings of the people, to the glory of your name. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer     God of wisdom, grant we pray that the words we have heard today make in us a desire to serve the people in bringing the good news of Christ to all who have yet to hear it, so that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good works to honour and praise your name. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Creator God, we thank you for all created living beings, we ask that you look kindly with saving grace upon all animals this day, whether they are in the wild, on the streets, in captivity, or elsewhere. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer: 19042025 Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui The Diocese of Perth: The Parish of Hamilton: Little Angels ELC, Salisbury West Moreton Anglican College, Karrabin. All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams All people joining in this prayer offering. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer     12 The Morning Collect Eternal God and Father,  by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed;  guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,  that we may give ourselves to your service,  and live this day in love to one another and to you;  through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.    2 Corinthians 13.14 Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.  

Love isn't always candlelit dinners and whispered promises. Sometimes, it's holding hands in silence when words fail. Sometimes, it's choosing forgiveness even when your heart is still hurting. Real love isn't fragile—it's forged in the fire of trials. Today, we're talking about a tenacious kind of love—the kind that doesn't run at the first sign of trouble but digs in, fights for connection, and chooses to stay.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." — 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV)This verse isn't poetic fluff—it's a challenge. It describes a love that endures. That means it's built to last through disagreements, through misunderstandings, through seasons where love feels more like a decision than a feeling. Love that endures is not passive—it's active. It chooses to stay, to fight for the relationship, to work things out even when it's uncomfortable.The tenacity of love shows up in the hard moments. When you've had the same argument for the hundredth time, when life gets heavy, when finances strain, when illness shows up…tenacious love keeps showing up. It's not about never feeling like giving up—it's about never actually doing it.God's love for us is the ultimate example. He doesn't walk away when we fall short. He pursues. He stays. And He calls us to love one another with that same kind of relentless, unshakable love. Not just when it's easy, but especially when it's hard.Question of the Day:Where in your life is God calling you to show tenacious love today, even if it's tough?Let's Pray:Lord, help me love with endurance. Strengthen me to persevere through the difficult moments. Let my love reflect Yours—steadfast, patient, and true. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When was the last time you had a truly honest conversation with your spouse—one that didn't just scratch the surface but went deep into the heart? Honesty is more than not lying. It's about being open, real, and transparent, even when it's uncomfortable. In today's episode, we're talking about how truth and transparency are essential ingredients for love that lasts.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” —1 Corinthians 13:6 (ESV)This scripture reveals that genuine love doesn't turn a blind eye or hide behind polite silence. It celebrates what is right. It leans into the hard truth, not to hurt, but to heal. In marriage, honesty isn't a weapon—it's a bridge. It invites intimacy, builds trust, and makes room for real connection.When we choose to be honest, we give our spouse the gift of knowing us—flaws and all. It means admitting mistakes, expressing real feelings, and listening with grace when our partner does the same. God's love for us is never fake, never hidden. It's open and raw and redemptive. Shouldn't our love reflect that, too?Question of the Day:Is there an area in your marriage where more honesty could lead to deeper connection?Let's Pray:Lord, help us to love with truth. Teach us to speak with honesty, listen with humility, and build trust with transparency. May our marriages be places where truth thrives and love grows stronger. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 19th April 2025 Readings NRSV: Psalm 30; Genesis 2. 1-3; John 19.38-42. Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican Prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Saturday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia'. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray.   1 God has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.  2 Corinthians 4.6     Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.    2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of Creation Bless the Lord all created things:  who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.  Bless the Lord all people of the earth:  who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.  O people of God bless the Lord:  bless the Lord you priests of the Lord,  Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord:  who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.  Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit:  bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart.  Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit:  who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.  Song of the Three 35ff     3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.   4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm   5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Creator God, whose praise and power are proclaimed by the whole creation: receive our morning prayers, we pray, and renew us in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.    6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading   Hear the word of the LORD Thanks be to GOD   2nd Reading   Hear the message of Christ Thanks be to GOD.   7 The Canticle, A Song of Redemption Christ is the image of the invisible God:  the first-born of all creation.  For in him all things were created:  in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.  All things were created through him and for him:  he is before all things  and in him all things hold together.  He is the head of the body, the Church:  he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead.  For it pleased God that in him  all fullness should dwell:  and through him all things be reconciled to himself.  Colossians 1.15–20      8 The belief and principle is said I believe in God, creator of heaven and earth, whose love and merciful forgiveness endures everlasting. I believe in Christ the saviour, whose example of love and compassion, taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people. I believe in the Holy Spirit, whose divine guidance brings us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.       9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  God have mercy.     10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day   Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    The Prayers of the Week The Easter Vigil   Amen     The Prayers of the Week   11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom   Let us pray:   God, Great shepherd of your people, Energise our hearts with passion for your word and care for your people, that we may joyfully minister your sacraments to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and your world. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   God of all nations and countries, thank you for your guidance of our evolution and advancement. We ask that you guide the leaders of nations into the ways of peace and justice, and in so doing, bringing about a world that we are proud to sojourn on. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Heavenly God our Father, how great you are that we are still here despite our trespasses and despite our lack of humility in your eyes. We pray that you continue to shine your light so we may follow you into a relationship of everlasting love with you and with one another. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocations. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. Bless us your family of Australia, help those you call to listen to the Holy Spirit voice, that they may fulfil your holy will and make all things new. Through Christ our Lord. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   God of Great and modern evolution, Draw us near to hear your word and instruction, let us know the ways in which we can revolutionise our actions to those that bring changes that benefit you God, benefit the earth and benefit the people. We pray that technological advances are brought near and that we are inspired to be in your presence. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer: Saturday 19 April The Diocese of Mbamili – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) The Diocese of Northwest Australia: The Parish of Gympie: Riverwalk Robina Early learning centre Toowoomba Anglican School,  All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams All people joining in this prayer offering. Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer   12 The Morning Collect Lord and heavenly Father,  you have brought us safely to this new day:  keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin,  guard us from every kind of danger,  and in all we do this day  direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose,  through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.  Amen. Philippians 4.7 Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

When was the last time you had a truly honest conversation with your spouse—one that didn't just scratch the surface but went deep into the heart? Honesty is more than not lying. It's about being open, real, and transparent, even when it's uncomfortable. In today's episode, we're talking about how truth and transparency are essential ingredients for love that lasts.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” —1 Corinthians 13:6 (ESV)This scripture reveals that genuine love doesn't turn a blind eye or hide behind polite silence. It celebrates what is right. It leans into the hard truth, not to hurt, but to heal. In marriage, honesty isn't a weapon—it's a bridge. It invites intimacy, builds trust, and makes room for real connection.When we choose to be honest, we give our spouse the gift of knowing us—flaws and all. It means admitting mistakes, expressing real feelings, and listening with grace when our partner does the same. God's love for us is never fake, never hidden. It's open and raw and redemptive. Shouldn't our love reflect that, too?Question of the Day:Is there an area in your marriage where more honesty could lead to deeper connection?Let's Pray:Lord, help us to love with truth. Teach us to speak with honesty, listen with humility, and build trust with transparency. May our marriages be places where truth thrives and love grows stronger. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage is more than a partnership; it's a covenant. And love—real love—is more than a feeling. It's a series of intentional choices rooted in God's Word. Today, we're diving into two powerful aspects of love found in 1 Corinthians 13—generosity and virtue—and how they can transform your marriage from surviving to thriving.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way..." —1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV)Genuine love is generous. It gives without tallying, without strings, and without waiting for something in return. In marriage, this means showing up with your time, your energy, your affection—even when it's inconvenient. It means choosing to pour yourself out for your spouse the way Christ poured Himself out for the Church. Generosity in marriage isn't just financial—it's the quiet cup of coffee made before sunrise, the gentle touch when stress is high, the patient ear when words are messy. Generosity says, “I'm all in, even when it costs me something.”And love is virtuous. It carries a moral backbone that holds everything together. Virtue in marriage means being honest, being faithful, and choosing integrity in the little things. It means honoring your vows when it's hard and being the same person behind closed doors as you are in public. A virtuous love builds trust, fosters safety, and nurtures deep connection.When generosity and virtue take root in your marriage, love becomes more than a word. It becomes a lifestyle—a testimony of God's faithfulness.Question of the Day:What's one way you can show generous or virtuous love to your spouse today?Let's Pray:Lord, teach us to love with open hands and upright hearts. Help us to reflect Your generosity and Your virtue in our marriages. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage is more than a partnership; it's a covenant. And love—real love—is more than a feeling. It's a series of intentional choices rooted in God's Word. Today, we're diving into two powerful aspects of love found in 1 Corinthians 13—generosity and virtue—and how they can transform your marriage from surviving to thriving.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way..." —1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV)Genuine love is generous. It gives without tallying, without strings, and without waiting for something in return. In marriage, this means showing up with your time, your energy, your affection—even when it's inconvenient. It means choosing to pour yourself out for your spouse the way Christ poured Himself out for the Church. Generosity in marriage isn't just financial—it's the quiet cup of coffee made before sunrise, the gentle touch when stress is high, the patient ear when words are messy. Generosity says, “I'm all in, even when it costs me something.”And love is virtuous. It carries a moral backbone that holds everything together. Virtue in marriage means being honest, being faithful, and choosing integrity in the little things. It means honoring your vows when it's hard and being the same person behind closed doors as you are in public. A virtuous love builds trust, fosters safety, and nurtures deep connection.When generosity and virtue take root in your marriage, love becomes more than a word. It becomes a lifestyle—a testimony of God's faithfulness.Question of the Day:What's one way you can show generous or virtuous love to your spouse today?Let's Pray:Lord, teach us to love with open hands and upright hearts. Help us to reflect Your generosity and Your virtue in our marriages. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage isn't about who's right—it's about who's ready to love first. Real love, the kind that transforms hearts and strengthens homes, is more than feelings or fleeting passion. It's a decision. A posture. A practice. Today, we're diving into two vital attributes of that kind of love—humility and emotional steadiness. These aren't just biblical ideals; they're everyday choices that help you love your spouse like you truly mean it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love is not arrogant or rude. It is not irritable or resentful." —1 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV)In marriage, humility isn't weakness—it's strength under control. When love is humble, it says, “Your needs matter to me.” It listens more than it speaks. It admits when it's wrong. It doesn't keep score or compete for the upper hand. A humble heart lifts up rather than tears down, and it creates space for grace to flourish in your home.And love that's unflappable? That's the kind that doesn't snap under pressure. It holds its tongue when emotions flare. It's slow to anger, steady in the storm, and it doesn't lash out when things don't go its way. In today's world of short fuses and quick exits, this kind of love is rare—but it's exactly what God calls us to.Humility and calm aren't about stuffing down emotion—they're about channeling it through the lens of love. When both spouses take this approach, arguments turn into conversations, and conflict becomes an opportunity for deeper connection. Love like this doesn't just survive—it thrives.Question of the Day:In what ways can you practice humility and emotional steadiness in your marriage today?Let's Pray:Lord, teach us to love with humility and strength. Help us to put our spouse's needs ahead of our pride, and respond with calm when tensions rise. Shape our hearts to reflect Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage isn't built on the rush of emotion—it's forged in the quiet, daily choices to love like Christ. Today, we're diving into the foundation of lasting love, drawn straight from 1 Corinthians 13. If you've ever wondered what real love looks like in the grind of real life, this message is for you.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Love is patient and kind." —1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV)Love that lasts is love that leans in. Patience in marriage is not passive—it's the strength to endure, to listen longer, to wait without anger. When your spouse is having a rough day, when misunderstandings happen, or when expectations go unmet, patience steps in. It doesn't demand change instantly—it believes that growth takes time. That kind of love reflects God's patience with us.And kindness? It's not just about being “nice.” It's active. It's holding your spouse's hand when they're hurting. It's choosing your words carefully, speaking life instead of criticism. It's making coffee in the morning just because. In a world that often celebrates sarcasm or self-protection, kindness is countercultural—and powerful.Patience and kindness aren't just emotional reactions. They're spiritual decisions. They don't depend on how your spouse is acting. They depend on how you're walking with Jesus.Marriage isn't a 50/50 contract. It's 100/100 surrender. And when you love like you mean it—with real patience and real kindness—you build a marriage that mirrors the heart of God.Question of the Day:What is one way you can intentionally show patience or kindness to your spouse today—before they even ask for it?Let's Pray:Lord, teach us to love with patience and kindness. Help us reflect Your heart in our marriages, especially in the small, unseen moments. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage isn't about flashy moments or picture-perfect Instagram posts. It's about the quiet, daily choices to love, even when it's hard. That's the heartbeat of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8—where love is more than a feeling; it's action, sacrifice, and patience in motion. But Paul doesn't start there. Just before diving into the “love chapter,” he makes a stunning statement: Without love, I am nothing.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." — 1 Corinthians 13:1 (ESV)Paul's words cut deep. He's saying you can be gifted, spiritual, and even sacrificial—but if love isn't present, it all rings hollow. And this applies profoundly to marriage. You can provide, protect, plan, and pursue… but if you're not loving your spouse the way God defines love—patiently, kindly, selflessly—then you've missed the very foundation.In God's economy, love is the core. Everything minus love equals nothing. Real love in marriage is seen when a husband chooses to serve his wife even after a long day. It's when a wife chooses grace over criticism. It's listening when you'd rather speak. Forgiving when you want to keep score. That kind of love isn't natural—it's supernatural. It's the love Christ shows us every single day.If your marriage feels dry or disconnected, maybe it's time to stop measuring effort and start asking: Is this being done in love?Question of the Day:Are your actions in marriage driven by genuine, Christ-centered love—or are they just noise without substance?Let's Pray:Lord, help us strip away every action done for show and fill our marriages with true, selfless love. Teach us to love like You love. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Ever heard God speak, only to forget it days later? Life moves fast, and moments of divine clarity can slip through the cracks if we're not intentional. What if you created a space to capture and revisit those whispers—a personal legacy of listening?Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it." — Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)God's voice deserves to be remembered. In Habakkuk's time, the Lord instructed the prophet to write the vision down—make it plain, clear, and accessible. Why? So that others could run with it. Today, that principle still stands. We need to write what God speaks to us—not just for ourselves but for those who will one day need our testimony.That's why I want to challenge you to build your own “Whispering Gallery”—a journal or space where you capture the voice of God in your life. Maybe it's a notebook where you record dreams, answered prayers, or scriptures that leap off the page. Perhaps it's a vision board with images and verses that reflect what God is calling you into. Or a prayer wall filled with names, burdens, and praise reports.You're not just recording moments—you're building a legacy. Every whisper matters. Every divine nudge is worth remembering. When you look back, you'll see not just what God said—but how faithful He's been every step of the way.Question of the Day:What's one way you can begin capturing God's whispers today—journal, vision board, or prayer wall?Let's Pray:Lord, help me become a good steward of Your voice. Teach me to write down what You say, so I can run with it and pass it on. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes, we expect God to speak only in church or during our quiet time. But what if His whisper comes when we least expect it—in the middle of a traffic jam, a grocery line, or even during a personal crisis? God's voice doesn't follow our schedule. It breaks through the noise of everyday life and often catches us off guard, not to confuse us, but to remind us that He's always present—always speaking.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!' And he said, ‘Here I am.'" —Exodus 3:4 (ESV)Moses wasn't praying or in the temple when God called his name. He was tending sheep, doing the same thing he'd likely done every day for forty years. Yet in that ordinary moment, God broke through with a burning bush and a call that would change history.God still does this today. Maybe not through flaming shrubbery, but through subtle, surprising nudges—a word from a stranger, a song on the radio, or even a sudden sense of peace during chaos. I once heard God speak loudest while in a friends home about my oldest son, Steven, when all I could do was listen.God loves to show up where we least expect Him. It's not about where we are—it's about whether we're listening. He's not confined to the sacred; He invades the ordinary. So be alert. That random encounter, that unexpected detour—it might just be God whispering your name.Question of the Day:When was the last time you heard God speak in an unexpected place?Let's Pray:Lord, help us to hear You—even when You speak in places we don't expect. Make our hearts sensitive to Your whisper, no matter where we are. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Gratitude isn't just about saying “thank you” for the blessings we can see. It's also about recognizing the divine whispers that guided us when we didn't know what to do. Think about those moments—a Scripture that struck deep, a person's words that landed right when you needed them, or even a season of pain that eventually revealed God's quiet direction. Today, we take a pause to say, “Thank You, Lord, for speaking—even when I wasn't always listening.”Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." —1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)God speaks in countless ways, and every time He does, it's an act of grace. Maybe His Word jumped off the page at the exact right moment. Maybe a friend unknowingly delivered a message from heaven. Or maybe, in a season of heartbreak, God didn't change the situation—but He changed you through it.Those whispers are sacred. They don't always come with clarity or comfort, but they come with purpose. And when we train our hearts to give thanks, even in uncertainty, we begin to treasure His voice more deeply.Today, try journaling a few of those moments—where God spoke, nudged, or comforted you. Let gratitude flood those memories. The more we give thanks for His voice, the more attuned we become to hearing it.Question of the Day:What's one moment—big or small—when you knew God was speaking? Have you thanked Him for it?Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for every whisper, every word, every quiet moment of guidance. Open my heart to remember and give thanks, even when Your voice is soft. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some of the hardest moments in our walk with God are not when He says “no,” but when He says nothing at all. Those quiet seasons can feel lonely, confusing—even painful. But what if His silence isn't rejection… but preparation?Our springboard for today's discussion is:"How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?" — Psalm 13:1 (ESV)David cried out with raw honesty, feeling forgotten by God. But if you read the rest of the psalm, you'll find that even in silence, David chose trust. He remembered God's steadfast love. That's the key—recognizing that God's silence isn't abandonment.Sometimes, God is quieter because He's working deeper. Think of seeds planted in the soil—silent, unseen, but growing. You don't hear roots forming, but they are. God may not be speaking audibly in your storm, but He's anchoring your soul.Looking back, I can see how God's hand was guiding me even when I felt most alone. The job I lost? It made room for something better. The unanswered prayer? It revealed something in me that needed healing first.God's silence is never empty. It's often full of movement. And when the whisper comes again, you'll realize He was never gone.Question of the Day:Have you ever looked back and realized that God was guiding you—even when He seemed silent?Let's Pray:Lord, in the silence, help me to trust that You are still near. Teach me to wait with faith, knowing You are always working for my good. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever paused to remember the exact moment God showed up in your life? Not just in the big miracles—but in those quiet, undeniable whispers that changed everything?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord... So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever.” — Joshua 4:7 (ESV)When the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground, God didn't just want them to move forward—He wanted them to remember. He instructed them to take twelve stones from the riverbed and build a memorial. Not for decoration, but for testimony. A visual reminder to future generations that God was real, present, and powerful.In our spiritual journeys, we often race from one breakthrough to the next. But how often do we stop to mark the moment? When God speaks, when He moves, when He delivers—those aren't random. Those are landmarks.Maybe it was the day you gave your life to Christ. Maybe it was when you heard God's voice so clearly, it left you undone. These moments matter. They are anchors in our journey, proving His faithfulness when storms hit.So here's the challenge: Start your own spiritual timeline. Write down the moments when God whispered, when He rescued, when He redirected your steps. Build your own memorial stones—not in rock, but in journal pages, memories, and testimonies.Question of the Day:What moment in your walk with God do you need to memorialize today?Let's Pray:Lord, help us not to forget Your faithfulness. Show us how to mark the moments where You've spoken and moved, that our faith might grow stronger with every remembrance. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's a sacred space within every believer—a quiet gallery in the heart where moments of divine encounter are etched into the walls of memory. Like the famous whispering galleries of old, where a soft voice can be heard across vast distances, these spiritual echoes still resonate when the noise of life dies down.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life." — Deuteronomy 4:9 (ESV)God's voice doesn't fade—it gets buried under distraction. That's why the Word urges us to take care, to keep our soul diligently. Every time God speaks—whether in a whisper during prayer, through a Scripture that leaps off the page, or a moment of peace in chaos—it's worth remembering.We often seek fresh words, new direction, but what if our next step lies in remembering the last thing God said? Those defining moments—when the Spirit pierced your heart, when tears fell as truth took root—those are your spiritual landmarks. Forgetting them isn't just forgetfulness—it's a loss of spiritual identity.Just like Israel was told to recount what their eyes had seen, we too must revisit our whispering gallery. Walk through it. Remember when He called you. Remember when He comforted you. Remember when He warned you, and you listened. That memory is your anchor.Question of the Day:When was the last time you revisited a moment where God clearly spoke to you?Let's Pray:Lord, help me to never forget the times You've spoken into my life. Bring those moments back to mind and let them anchor me in every season. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're talking about something every believer has encountered—those quiet, almost imperceptible nudges that stir our hearts. Was that just a thought, or was it the Holy Spirit prompting us? How do we know the difference? Let's dive in.Our springboard for today's discussion is: John 16:13 – "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth."The Holy Spirit doesn't always speak in dramatic revelations. More often, He whispers. It's that persistent thought that won't go away, the sudden urge to call a friend, or the peace that floods your heart when you make a tough decision. These promptings are how God directs us. But here's the challenge—how do we distinguish between God's voice and our own thoughts?God's promptings align with Scripture, bring peace rather than confusion, and often stretch us beyond our comfort zones in ways that strengthen our faith. They may challenge our logic but never contradict God's Word. The Holy Spirit's voice is firm yet gentle, leading us deeper into truth. The enemy, on the other hand, accuses and brings doubt, while our own thoughts often lean toward self-preservation.When you sense the Spirit nudging you, don't ignore it. Maybe He's leading you to pray for someone, take a step of obedience, or speak words of encouragement. Acting in faith strengthens our ability to hear Him more clearly. The more we respond, the more we recognize His voice.Question of the Day: Have you ever experienced a prompting from the Holy Spirit? How did you respond?Let's Pray: Lord, help us to recognize Your voice through the Holy Spirit's gentle promptings. Give us the courage to respond in faith, knowing You guide us into all truth. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries: MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're talking about something powerful—how God speaks to us through the people He places in our lives. We often think of hearing from God as a personal, private experience, but Scripture makes it clear: God also uses friends, mentors, pastors, and even unexpected strangers to sharpen us, guide us, and reveal His wisdom.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”When God wants to get our attention, He often does it through people. Think about Moses—he had Aaron to help him. Paul had Barnabas and Timothy. Even King David had Nathan the prophet, who wasn't afraid to call him out when he went astray. God places people in our lives not just for companionship but for accountability, encouragement, and direction.Maybe you've had a moment when a friend's words struck you deeply—something they said confirmed exactly what you had been praying about. Or a sermon seemed tailor-made for your situation. These aren't coincidences; they are divine appointments. But there's a key here: we need to be open. If we're too proud or isolated, we can miss the very people God is using to shape us.Take a look at your circle. Who are the voices speaking into your life? Are they leading you closer to God or away from Him? Seek out those who challenge you, who hold you accountable, and who speak wisdom into your walk with Christ.Question of the Day: Who in your life has God used to guide, encourage, or correct you? How did their words impact your journey?Let's Pray: Lord, open our hearts to hear Your voice through the people You've placed in our lives. Give us discernment to recognize wise counsel and humility to receive correction. Surround us with godly influences who sharpen us and draw us closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries: MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're diving into a fascinating topic—one that has guided prophets, kings, and ordinary people throughout history. Does God still speak through dreams? And if so, how do we recognize when a dream is from Him?Our springboard for today's discussion is: Acts 2:17 – “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.”From Joseph in Egypt to Daniel in Babylon, the Bible is filled with moments where God speaks through dreams. Even in the New Testament, Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, received divine instruction in a dream to take Mary and the child to Egypt. But God's voice in dreams didn't stop in biblical times. Countless testimonies today confirm that He still speaks through this mysterious nighttime channel.How do we discern a dream that comes from God versus one that is merely the mind sorting out daily events? A divine dream carries a sense of clarity and urgency. It often aligns with Scripture and is accompanied by a deep impression on the soul—something that lingers far beyond waking. It may bring revelation, warning, or direction. Unlike random, disjointed dreams, God's messages are distinct, full of purpose, and confirmed by the Spirit.So how should we respond? First, take note of significant dreams—write them down. Second, pray for discernment. If God is speaking, He will confirm His message through Scripture, wise counsel, or further revelation. Lastly, be willing to act. Dreams are not just glimpses into the subconscious but can be divine roadmaps for what's ahead.Question of the Day: Have you ever had a dream you felt was from God? How did it impact your life?Let's Pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds to hear You, even in the quiet of the night. Help us discern Your voice and give us wisdom to respond. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're talking about something every believer faces: doors—some wide open, some firmly shut. Ever wonder why a door you were hoping for remains closed while another swings open unexpectedly? That's where God's guidance comes in.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Revelation 3:8—"I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut."God is always leading us, but the challenge is learning to recognize when He's opening a door and when He's closing one for our good. Sometimes, we're so focused on a locked door that we miss the one He's already swung wide open. The key is discernment. Not every opportunity is from Him, and not every rejection is the enemy trying to stop us—it might just be divine protection.So, how do we know the difference? First, alignment with God's Word—God will never open a door that contradicts Scripture. Second, peace—God's doors bring peace, not confusion or fear. Third, confirmation—He often affirms His direction through wise counsel and circumstances.Maybe you're standing before a door right now, unsure whether to step through. Trust His timing. If He's placed the opportunity before you, no one can take it away. And if He's closed a door, it's because He has something better ahead.Question of the Day: Have you ever experienced God closing a door only to realize later that it was for your good?Let's Pray: Lord, help us to see Your open doors clearly and trust You when You close others. Give us wisdom to walk in Your will and faith to trust Your perfect timing. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're diving into a powerful truth—God speaks to us by shaping our desires. Have you ever had a longing in your heart that just wouldn't go away, one that seemed to pull you toward something greater? What if that desire wasn't just yours, but God leading you?Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." — Psalm 37:4When we truly delight in God—when we seek Him above all else—our hearts begin to change. The desires we once had for status, wealth, or personal gain start shifting. Instead of chasing our own dreams, we begin longing for what He longs for. And when our desires are aligned with His will, He fulfills them in ways we never imagined.But let's be honest—sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between our own wants and God's will. That's why surrender is key. When we lay our desires at His feet, we allow the Holy Spirit to refine them. We stop pushing for what we think is best and start trusting in His perfect plan. It's not about getting everything we want—it's about wanting everything He has for us.What if we dared to trust that God places desires in our hearts for a reason? What if, instead of resisting, we leaned in and asked, Lord, is this from You? When we do, we find that His desires become our greatest joy.Question of the Day: Are your desires pulling you closer to God or leading you away?Let's Pray: Lord, align my heart with Yours. Shape my desires to reflect Your will. Help me trust that what You have for me is greater than anything I could chase on my own. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're diving into a foundational truth: God speaks through His written Word. Many believers long to hear God's voice, yet they often overlook the most direct and reliable source—Scripture itself. The Bible isn't just an ancient text; it's God's living, breathing communication to us.Our springboard for today's discussion is:2 Timothy 3:16-17 – "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."When we seek God's voice, we must recognize that He has already spoken. Every verse in the Bible carries His divine breath, guiding us toward wisdom, correction, and growth. Scripture is more than information—it's transformation. When we immerse ourselves in God's Word, we gain direction for our lives, clarity in decision-making, and a deeper understanding of His heart.Think about it: How often do we ask God for answers when He has already given them in His Word? Whether it's finding peace in chaos, wisdom in uncertainty, or conviction in complacency, the Bible provides everything we need. Reading Scripture isn't just about knowledge; it's about knowing Him.Question of the Day: How often do you turn to Scripture first when seeking to hear from God?Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for speaking through Your Word. Help us to cherish Scripture as Your divine voice, guiding us in truth, correction, and righteousness. Give us a hunger for Your Word and the discipline to study it daily. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Pain is one of the enemy's most effective tools. When we're in the middle of suffering—whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual—the enemy whispers lies to make us believe that God has abandoned us. He plants doubt, fear, and discouragement, hoping to steal our faith, kill our hope, and destroy our trust in God's goodness. But Jesus made it clear: His purpose is the opposite. He came to bring life, and not just life, but abundant life—even in the midst of suffering.Our springboard for today's discussion is: John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”The enemy's voice says: “If God really loved you, He wouldn't let this happen.”God's truth declares: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)The enemy's voice says: “This pain proves God doesn't care.”God's truth declares: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)The enemy's voice says: “You're alone in this.”God's truth declares: “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)Suffering is not a sign that God has left you; it's an opportunity to draw closer to Him. When Jesus suffered on the cross, He wasn't abandoned—He was fulfilling God's greatest plan for redemption. And through our suffering, God can refine us, strengthen our faith, and bring us into deeper communion with Him.When the enemy tries to use your pain against you, fight back with the truth of God's Word. Open your Bible, speak His promises, and pray with persistence. His truth is your weapon, and His presence is your comfort.Question of the Day: What lie has the enemy tried to make you believe in your suffering, and how has God's truth countered it?Let's Pray: Lord, use this pain, help me to recognize the enemy's lies and hold fast to Your truth. Remind me that You are near, that You love me, and that You are working all things for my good. Strengthen my faith, even when I don't understand. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Pain is not something we seek, but it's often the very thing that shapes us. Life's hardships have a way of stripping away our illusions of control, forcing us to rely on something greater—someone greater. The Bible doesn't tell us to avoid trials but to embrace them with joy, knowing they serve a divine purpose.Our springboard for today's discussion is: James 1:2-3 – "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."Just like gold is purified by fire, our faith is strengthened through adversity. Every difficulty we endure refines us, burning away impurities of doubt, pride, and self-reliance. Think about the great men and women of faith—Joseph was betrayed and imprisoned, David was hunted, Paul was beaten and imprisoned. Yet, their trials didn't destroy them; they prepared them for greater things.Pain isn't pointless. It builds resilience, deepens our dependence on God, and transforms us into the image of Christ. When we stop asking, Why is this happening to me? and start asking, What is God doing in me through this?—that's when growth happens.Question of the Day: How has a past trial shaped your faith and character?Let's Pray: Lord, help us to see our trials through Your eyes. Refine us, strengthen us, and mold us into the people You've called us to be. Give us steadfast faith to endure and trust in Your perfect plan. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries: MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're diving into a topic that challenges every believer at some point—how do we trust God when life breaks us? When pain and hardship shake the very ground beneath us, where do we turn? The world says, “Be strong,” but God says, “My grace is sufficient.”Our springboard for today's discussion is: 2 Corinthians 12:9—“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'”Paul knew suffering. He prayed for relief, but God didn't take away the thorn in his flesh. Instead, God offered something greater—His grace. When we're at our weakest, God's power is displayed in its fullness. It's not about mustering up strength; it's about surrendering to His.Pain has a way of stripping away our illusions of control. When we're broken, we either lean on God or collapse under the weight of our struggles. But here's the truth: God never intended for us to carry it all alone. His grace isn't just sufficient—it's abundant. It holds us when we can't hold ourselves.Maybe you're in a season where everything feels too heavy. The loss, the fear, the uncertainty—it's all too much. But what if that's the point? What if God is calling you to stop trying to stand on your own and instead rest in Him?Question of the Day: Where do you need to let go of your own strength and lean into God's grace?Let's Pray: Lord, in our weakness, show us Your strength. Help us to stop striving and start trusting, to surrender our pain and let Your grace sustain us. May we see that even in brokenness, You are enough. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries: MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're diving into a topic that weighs heavy on many hearts—suffering. When pain grips our lives, it's easy to wonder, Where is God? But what if the very thing we fear—our brokenness—is where God speaks the loudest?Our springboard for today's discussion is: Psalm 34:18—"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."Suffering has a way of stripping away distractions. When life is good, our prayers can be routine, our spiritual ears dulled by comfort. But when we walk through the fire, when the weight of sorrow is too much to bear, that's when God's voice cuts through the noise. He is not distant. He is near, whispering hope to the weary soul.Think about Job—his life shattered, his questions raw. Yet, in the ashes of his suffering, he encountered God in a way he never had before. Or consider Paul, who found strength in weakness because God's grace was sufficient. Even Jesus, in His agony at Gethsemane, heard the Father's voice, strengthening Him for the cross.So, what does this mean for you? In your pain, listen. God speaks in the stillness of suffering—not always with answers, but with His presence. He may not remove the trial, but He will walk through it with you. He is speaking comfort, calling you deeper, reminding you that your pain is not wasted.Question of the Day: In what ways has God spoken to you during difficult seasons of your life?Let's Pray: Lord, in our suffering, help us to hear Your voice. Draw near to us as we draw near to You. Let Your whispers of hope strengthen us in the storm. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get to Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're tackling a question many of us wrestle with: Why does God allow pain in our lives? It's a question that echoes through the ages, often met with silence or uncertainty. But the Bible gives us a different perspective—one that sees pain not as pointless suffering, but as a refining process.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Romans 5:3-4 – "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope."Pain is not random. It has a purpose. Think about the process of refining gold—it requires fire. Without heat, the impurities remain. Our trials act as a refining fire, burning away what holds us back, shaping us into who God created us to be. When we suffer, we are given a choice: run from God or run toward Him. Those who lean into Him find that pain becomes a teacher, not a tormentor.Look at Job. He lost everything—wealth, family, health. He cried out to God in his suffering, yet in the end, Job's faith was strengthened. He came out of the storm with a deeper understanding of who God is. His pain was not in vain. It became the stage for a greater revelation.Jesus Himself walked through suffering. The cross was agony beyond comprehension, yet through His pain, salvation was made available to all. If suffering was part of Christ's journey, why should we expect a pain-free life? Instead, we should seek purpose in it, knowing that through endurance, we develop character, and through character, we find hope.Question of the Day: How has God used pain in your life to shape you into the person you are today?Let's Pray: Lord, we don't always understand why we suffer, but we trust that You are working through it. Help us to see Your hand even in our pain. Refine us, strengthen us, and teach us to lean on You. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Walking in step with the Spirit isn't just about big decisions—it's about training our hearts to recognize and respond to His voice in the everyday moments of life. The Holy Spirit is constantly speaking, leading, and guiding us, but the question is, are we truly listening?Our springboard for today's discussion is: Galatians 5:25 – "If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit."Sensitivity to the Spirit requires more than passive acknowledgment; it demands intentionality. Just as an athlete trains to sharpen his reflexes, we must train ourselves to discern the Spirit's voice through prayer, worship, and moments of stillness. The world is noisy, filled with distractions and competing voices, but when we quiet our hearts and tune in, we begin to sense God's leading more clearly.Prayer isn't just about talking to God—it's about making space to listen. Worship shifts our focus from ourselves to Him, creating an environment where His Spirit moves freely. And intentional quiet time? That's where we train our ears to recognize His whispers amid the chaos of life.Living a Spirit-led life isn't about waiting for monumental moments; it's about responding in the small, daily nudges. When He prompts you to encourage someone—do it. When He urges you to pray—don't hesitate. When He corrects your course—trust Him. Sensitivity grows with obedience, and the more we respond, the clearer His voice becomes.Question of the Day: How can you create intentional space today to hear and follow the Holy Spirit?Let's Pray: Lord, teach us to walk in step with Your Spirit. Quiet the distractions and attune our hearts to Your voice. Give us the boldness to act when You speak, trusting that Your guidance is always for our good. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries: MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

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