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Old Testament: Ezekiel 36–37 Ezekiel 36–37 (Listen) Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel 36 “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD. 2 Thus says the Lord GOD: Because the enemy said of you, ‘Aha!' and, ‘The ancient heights have become our possession,' 3 therefore prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Precisely because they made you desolate and crushed you from all sides, so that you became the possession of the rest of the nations, and you became the talk and evil gossip of the people, 4 therefore, O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD: Thus says the Lord GOD to the mountains and the hills, the ravines and the valleys, the desolate wastes and the deserted cities, which have become a prey and derision to the rest of the nations all around, 5 therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Surely I have spoken in my hot jealousy against the rest of the nations and against all Edom, who gave my land to themselves as a possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt, that they might make its pasturelands a prey. 6 Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I have spoken in my jealous wrath, because you have suffered the reproach of the nations. 7 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: I swear that the nations that are all around you shall themselves suffer reproach. 8 “But you, O mountains of Israel, shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to my people Israel, for they will soon come home. 9 For behold, I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown. 10 And I will multiply people on you, the whole house of Israel, all of it. The cities shall be inhabited and the waste places rebuilt. 11 And I will multiply on you man and beast, and they shall multiply and be fruitful. And I will cause you to be inhabited as in your former times, and will do more good to you than ever before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 12 I will let people walk on you, even my people Israel. And they shall possess you, and you shall be their inheritance, and you shall no longer bereave them of children. 13 Thus says the Lord GOD: Because they say to you, ‘You devour people, and you bereave your nation of children,' 14 therefore you shall no longer devour people and no longer bereave your nation of children, declares the Lord GOD. 15 And I will not let you hear anymore the reproach of the nations, and you shall no longer bear the disgrace of the peoples and no longer cause your nation to stumble, declares the Lord GOD.” The Lord's Concern for His Holy Name 16 The word of the LORD came to me: 17 “Son of man, when the house of Israel lived in their own land, they defiled it by their ways and their deeds. Their ways before me were like the uncleanness of a woman in her menstrual impurity. 18 So I poured out my wrath upon them for the blood that they had shed in the land, for the idols with which they had defiled it. 19 I scattered them among the nations, and they were dispersed through the countries. In accordance with their ways and their deeds I judged them. 20 But when they came to the nations, wherever they came, they profaned my holy name, in that people said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, and yet they had to go out of his land.' 21 But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came. I Will Put My Spirit Within You 22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. 23 And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes. 24 I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.1 28 You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God. 29 And I will deliver you from all your uncleannesses. And I will summon the grain and make it abundant and lay no famine upon you. 30 I will make the fruit of the tree and the increase of the field abundant, that you may never again suffer the disgrace of famine among the nations. 31 Then you will remember your evil ways, and your deeds that were not good, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and your abominations. 32 It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD; let that be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel. 33 “Thus says the Lord GOD: On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places shall be rebuilt. 34 And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, instead of being the desolation that it was in the sight of all who passed by. 35 And they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden, and the waste and desolate and ruined cities are now fortified and inhabited.' 36 Then the nations that are left all around you shall know that I am the LORD; I have rebuilt the ruined places and replanted that which was desolate. I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it. 37 “Thus says the Lord GOD: This also I will let the house of Israel ask me to do for them: to increase their people like a flock. 38 Like the flock for sacrifices,2 like the flock at Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” The Valley of Dry Bones 37 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley;3 it was full of bones. 2 And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. 3 And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord GOD, you know.” 4 Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. 5 Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath4 to enter you, and you shall live. 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the LORD.” 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling,5 and the bones came together, bone to its bone. 8 And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them. But there was no breath in them. 9 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, Thus says the Lord GOD: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. 11 Then he said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are indeed cut off.' 12 Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel. 13 And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people. 14 And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.” I Will Be Their God; They Shall Be My People 15 The word of the LORD came to me: 16 “Son of man, take a stick6 and write on it, ‘For Judah, and the people of Israel associated with him'; then take another stick and write on it, ‘For Joseph (the stick of Ephraim) and all the house of Israel associated with him.' 17 And join them one to another into one stick, that they may become one in your hand. 18 And when your people say to you, ‘Will you not tell us what you mean by these?' 19 say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am about to take the stick of Joseph (that is in the hand of Ephraim) and the tribes of Israel associated with him. And I will join with it the stick of Judah,7 and make them one stick, that they may be one in my hand. 20 When the sticks on which you write are in your hand before their eyes, 21 then say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will take the people of Israel from the nations among which they have gone, and will gather them from all around, and bring them to their own land. 22 And I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. And one king shall be king over them all, and they shall be no longer two nations, and no longer divided into two kingdoms. 23 They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols and their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions. But I will save them from all the backslidings8 in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God. 24 “My servant David shall be king over them, and they shall all have one shepherd. They shall walk in my rules and be careful to obey my statutes. 25 They shall dwell in the land that I gave to my servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They and their children and their children's children shall dwell there forever, and David my servant shall be their prince forever. 26 I will make a covenant of peace with them. It shall be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will set them in their land9 and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in their midst forevermore. 27 My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 28 Then the nations will know that I am the LORD who sanctifies Israel, when my sanctuary is in their midst forevermore.” Footnotes [1] 36:27 Or my just decrees [2] 36:38 Hebrew flock of holy things [3] 37:1 Or plain; also verse 2 [4] 37:5 Or spirit; also verses 6, 9, 10 [5] 37:7 Or an earthquake (compare 3:12, 13) [6] 37:16 Or one piece of wood; also verses 17, 19, 20 [7] 37:19 Hebrew And I will place them on it, the stick of Judah [8] 37:23 Many Hebrew manuscripts; other Hebrew manuscripts dwellings [9] 37:26 Hebrew lacks in their land (ESV) Psalm: Psalm 123 Psalm 123 (Listen) Our Eyes Look to the Lord Our God A Song of Ascents. 123   To you I lift up my eyes,    O you who are enthroned in the heavens!2   Behold, as the eyes of servants    look to the hand of their master,  as the eyes of a maidservant    to the hand of her mistress,  so our eyes look to the LORD our God,    till he has mercy upon us. 3   Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us,    for we have had more than enough of contempt.4   Our soul has had more than enough    of the scorn of those who are at ease,    of the contempt of the proud. (ESV) New Testament: 2 Timothy 1–2 2 Timothy 1–2 (Listen) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You 3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to1 a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,2 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.3 13 Follow the pattern of the sound4 words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. 15 You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, 17 but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—18 may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus. A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,5 who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 The saying is trustworthy, for:   If we have died with him, we will also live with him;12   if we endure, we will also reign with him;  if we deny him, he also will deny us;13   if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself. A Worker Approved by God 14 Remind them of these things, and charge them before God6 not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,7 a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable,8 he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24 And the Lord's servant9 must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. Footnotes [1] 1:9 Or with [2] 1:9 Greek before times eternal [3] 1:12 Or what I have entrusted to him; Greek my deposit [4] 1:13 Or healthy [5] 2:2 The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women, depending on the context [6] 2:14 Some manuscripts the Lord [7] 2:15 That is, one approved after being tested [8] 2:21 Greek from these things [9] 2:24 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface (ESV)

Welcome back to Mindfulness with Mariel! Thank you for being here for you. I hope finds you well, and please feel free to come back to this recording as much as you would like and share with family and friends in moments that you feel overwhelmed. Remind you of your power! You got this. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions at mindfulnesswithmariel@gmail.com as well as more information about the program En-Her-Gy!

Jelly Roll is in the studio talking about how he got Lainey Wilson to be on the song "Save Me," the things he can't do anymore because they remind him of time in jail and more! Then, we check in with Bobby's Stepdad, Arkansas Keith, to hear how retirement has been treating him. Mailbag: Listener's boyfriend proposed over Thanksgiving, but our listener isn't ready yet. But she said yes during the proposal. How should she handle the situation now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

661: 5 Quick and Easy Ways to End the Year Strong - Ariel JudayLooking to ensure you finish the year strong and have a great December? We have the treatment plan for you! Find out how to wrap up 2023 and use this 5 step process well into 2024 too. Learn more in Episode 661 of The Best Practices Show!Episode Resources:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin ACT's To The Top Study Club https://www.actdental.com/tttSee ACT's Live Events Schedule https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/act-dental-live-workshops-306239Get The Best Practices Magazine for free! https://www.actdental.com/magazineWrite a review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show/id1223838218Links Mentioned in This Episode:To the Top study club: https://www.actdental.com/tttMain Takeaways:Tip #1: Fill the schedule with patients who are already scheduled.Tip #2: Remind patients to use their FSA or HSA and how they can use the funds. Tip #3: Think outside the box and be flexible as a team. Create a holiday call list. Tip #4: Take time to celebrate with your team. Tip #5: Take time to care for yourself and your health.Quotes:“I like to just say what are some quick easy ways that we can do…because we all know momentum is easier than motivation. So we if we can get the momentum going into the new year, the energy is even better and stronger when our team is excited.” - Ariel (1:50—2:10)“#1…Fill [the schedule] with patients that are already scheduled. You have lots of opportunity in the schedule already. You just have to look for it. For example, how many hygiene patients are in the schedule that have unscheduled treatment? Can we go ahead and get them done on the same day? Or vice versa. Is there someone coming in for an emergency and they haven't had a cleaning in a while? Is that something that we can go ahead and just utilize those patients that are already walking in the door.” - Ariel (3:15—3:46)“Same day dentistry does not mean right now. So if they have a hygiene service and they need to go and do something for an hour, a lot of patients will come back…So don't think it has to be done right now because you don't ever want to hinder the schedule of currently scheduled patients, but there are lots of opportunities, you just have to be open to looking for it.” - Ariel (5:53—6:20)“#2…We all know there are a lot of insurance and flexible spending accounts that at the end of the year, those funds expire…That is money your patients have put aside and put away for that they're just going to lose, so we want to remind them. And sometimes they don't even know they can use it at their office.” - Ariel (6:35—7:07)“#3…The easiest way [to think outside the box and be flexible as a team] is just set the expectation. Tell the team ‘Hey, for this month we're going to be a little flexible. We are going to think of solutions.'...You get that deadline of December 31st. You know that your office is closed that week. I hear a lot of admin team members answer the phone and say ‘Sorry. We're booked.' …These patients are currently motivated and they are wanting to come in, so at the very least can we put them on a short call list? A priority list? Is there a way utilize a different column or chair? How can we get them in

Hey friend! As I was reflecting on this year, I thought about how hard it was.  It was hard to move away from a home we have done so much to and had so many memories over the last 10 years. It was hard to live in our fishhouse for 3 months.  It was hard to move to a home that needed alot of work and still needs alot more. It is hard writing a book when you have so many many obligations and distractions-I want to do it all. It was hard to get so many outside projects done for all the animals we have acquired before the freezing temperatures we have now.  I'm not sure about this winter farming when I'm having to haul pails of water from the shed to the barn because our outside pump froze up so that is hard too, but when you put your trust in Jesus, there is such a peace through it all.  Knowing that we are living where God wants us to be is so reassuring.  Through it all, he just keeps blessing us and confirming  that we are doing what he has called us to do. What are you going through?  I really believe that you can have a mindset of doom and gloom or you can choose to have joy through all of it.  It is a choice.  There were a few days or maybe even weeks of being so extremely exhausted throughout this move this year, that I had a bad attitude after moving, but when I made the choice to focus on so many many positives, it changed my whole perspective.  Our faith and having such a close relationship with the Holy Spirit has alot to do with my joy along with the confirmation and reassurance from Him that we are right where we need to be at this time.   I want you to look back at this last year, this last 5 years, and last 10 years.  Look how far you have come!  Sometimes as homesteaders, we forget all that we have accomplished just because we have so many more projects to do and so many amazing things yet to learn. Right now, if you are the person dreaming of owning land someday, think about all the things you can learn while you are waiting. In the season of waiting, you can prepare and dream, and save money!!!!!  Be grateful for what you have and stewart it well!  Learn how to live a simple life now so that when an opportunity comes up, you are ready.   Here are 7 ways to cultivate positivity during a tough season or the season of waiting.  1. Gratitude Journaling: Start a gratitude journal to regularly jot down things you're thankful for. It could be the warmth of the sun, the sound of nature, or the support of your community or church.  2. Affirmations: Incorporate positive affirmations into your daily routine. Remind yourself of the strengths and capabilities that reside within, fostering a mindset of abundance and possibility. 3.  Mindful Positivity: Practice mindful positivity by being aware of your thoughts. Redirect negative thoughts and replace them with affirming and optimistic ones  4. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate small achievements, both in your homesteading journey and personal life. Recognizing these victories, however minor, contributes to a positive and uplifting atmosphere. 5. Visualize Success: Use the power of visualization to imagine your goals coming to fruition.  6. Surround Yourself with Positivity: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a positive mindset. Engage in conversations that uplift and inspire, whether it's in your local community or through virtual platforms. 7. Being Adaptable and Resilient: Challenges are a natural part of life, and a positive mindset can help navigate them with grace and determination. Positivity is not just a state of mind but a way of life. By infusing these ideas into your daily routine, you can create a ripple effect of positivity!   Website: Claimingsimplicity.com   Join our Community of Christian Moms -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/claimingsimplicity/   Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Talk Soon!    

We all have things we dread about the holiday season, whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a combination of the above. In this episode we are here to list all the "fresh hells" of this time of year, like: the terrors of Santa's lap the people who are impossible to buy for the grandparents who take all of our best gift ideas the approaching storm system as you check in for your flight to Nana's We do love the holidays, though. Really, we do. Remind us of that. This episode was inspired by this discussion on our Facebook page: What do you dread most about the holiday season? Join the fun: https://facebook.com/groups/whatfreshhellcast We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find balance in raising confident and independent kids while still serving them?Teaching confidence and independence involves knowing when to step back and when to step in. It's about offering guidance and support while allowing them the space to try, fail, learn, and try again.Encouraging them to try new things and praising their efforts—whether big or small—can do wonders. Celebrate their victories, but also teach them how to handle challenges and setbacks gracefully. Remind them that mistakes are stepping stones to success, not stumbling blocks.It's natural to want to shield our kids from life's challenges, but fostering independence is so important. Start with age-appropriate responsibilities and gradually increase them. Letting them make choices (even if it means a mismatched outfit occasionally) helps them learn decision-making skills. Allow them space to solve problems on their own but be there as a safety net when needed.As parents, our goal isn't to do everything for our kids but to empower them to become capable, self-assured individuals who can navigate the world confidently. It's a journey that requires patience, guidance, and a whole lot of love.You're doing an amazing job, friends. Keep believing in your kids, keep fostering their confidence and independence, and watch them blossom into incredible individuals.Episode Highlights: Finding balance in parenting.Raising kids with confidence.Capitalizing on the challenges.Our kids are more capable than we think.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Ryan and Shannon:Follow Shannon on InstagramFollow Ryan on InstagramVisit Shannon's WebsiteOrder your copy of The Entitlement Trap Here!This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Have you ever heard the phrase 'home is where the heart is'? As a believer, home is where the soul is, and the soul longs to be with Jesus in heaven. That's home for the believer. But the question is do you ever remind yourself of that home?

Reminder: Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks. We can do these three things in every season of our lives whether it's on the mountaintop or the valleys. It's possible because our God is good beyond the limitations of our minds.

Are you feeling discouraged because you can't see the full picture of your dreams? Well, get ready for a motivational and inspirational pep talk that will remind you to focus on the NEXT best step. In this episode, I share my own journey of starting with a small Instagram account and not knowing where it would lead. Little did I know that it would pave the way for a successful coaching business, a top-rated podcast, and impactful events like Virtual Nurse Career DayI want you to release the pressure of having it all figured out and instead surrender to the process. Discover the power of planting seeds and giving your dreams time to simmer. Remember, it's not about the destination, but the journey itself. So, let go of the fear of being too late or too far behind and start embracing the present moment. Your dreams are waiting for you to take that first step, and I'll be here cheering you on every step of the way, always! 00:00:21: Remind yourself that you're not too far behind and your dreams have not expired.00:02:38: Take the next best step, even if you don't see the full picture.00:04:15: Surrender, trust the process, and be present in figuring it out along the way.00:08:06: Take up space and know that there is a place for you in this world.00:09:06: Create time and space to dream and reflect on what's important to you.00:11:16: Give your dreams a place to simmer and nurture them over time.00:13:54: Trust the timing of your life and start messy, even if you don't feel ready.ps: if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps this podcast community grow and reach more people who can benefit from building and becoming the best version of themselves

The holidays are coming up and food is ever present, how has societal pressure and the 'good versus bad' food mentality affected your holiday experiences?   Welcome back to another episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast. In today's episode we will dive into a conversation about the prevalent issue of holiday food guilt, a struggle many women can relate to during the festive season. Tune in to get practical tools to approach holiday food guilt with a gentle perspective, foster a healthier and more enjoyable relationship with food during this festive season.     What I discuss:   Do not try to undo the damage you have done. Just get back to your normal routine. When you do, your body will balance itself out.  Instead of feeling guilty, just learn from the experience. Learn from the guilt so you don't repeat it.  Remind yourself that you most likely didn't gain as much weight as you may feel and it's also not race to try to “lose the weight”.  MOVE ON. Don't look back. Focus on what you can do right now not what you do yesterday.  Don't get made at yourself when you enjoy time with friends and family. Sometimes you have to choose memories over macros and that's okay.  Remind yourself of what you do MOST of the time and not what you do ever once and awhile.  Start macro counting if you're tired of experiencing food guilt.     If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page

The "Always-So" the Always-GoOD the Always (t)Here the Always With You the Always Now and Now and Now the Always Smiling... Are you smiling yet? Less silence-filling today, and more feeling into the Silence. Relaxing into It. Trusting It. I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com __________________________________________ Today's Quotes: "When Teresa of Avila was asked what she did in prayer, she replied, 'I just allow myself to be loved! Why not stop for a while and pray? Keep praying even if you only have a whisper left.Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing: The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue, fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope {Lamentations 3:21-24} -@claremsf via IG "Go beyond everything. Don't collect anything.  A king does not need to go shopping in his own kingdom. Nor does he beg. Remember, you are the inner reality-pure awareness only. All that arises are appearances in consciousness. Don't bother with all that. Rest only as the awareness. This is the secret." -Mooii "When filled with the holy truth, the mind rests." -Charles Spurgeon "If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look "little" or "big.'" -Elisabeth Elliot "Lord, deliver me from the urge to open my mouth when I should shut it. Give me the wisdom to keep silence where silence is wise. Remind me that not everything needs to be said, and that there are very few things that need to be said by me." -Elisabeth Elliot "Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying to days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorry, it empties today of its strength." -Corrie Ten Boom "I don't know how, but I know Who." @worshipblog via IG  "God says don't need your talent.  I don't need your gift. I don't want all the stuff that you can do. I just want you. I want your heart." - @Worshipblog     "To know the always-so is to be illuminated; not to know it, means to go blindly in disaster. He who knows the always- so has room in him for everything; he who has room in him for everything is without prejudice. " -Lao Tzu

Join CRUSH YOUR CONTENT and learn how to exactly how to Make Money from Social Media, and create content that you are obsessed with! Join NOW and START CRUSHING CONTENT TODAYConnect with Sam on Instagram or TikTokHey, glitter fam! I'm standing here doing my glitter dance, courtesy of my standing desk view of premium, magical chickens.Today's content prompt is inspired by Joy Harrington. I reflect on her impactful message: "Not one woman on her deathbed wishes for more likes or clients." That's not what is truly important.Let's break free from hyper-fixation, focus on the bigger picture, and just post the damn content. Trust the process, remember the magic, and spread the glitter love.Cha cha cha!THE STEPS:Grab some B-Roll"I wont' on my my deathbed and wish for more (BLANK)…Add a few more wishesthen Remind your audience to focus on the big pictureConnect with Sam on Instagram or TikTokCheck out all the CONTENT CREATION + SOCIAL MEDIA resources I have at THEGLITTER.ME

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Be grateful for what you do have today as a show of appreciation for what you did do yesterday and all the means of progress you already have for tomorrow. Remember to do the things that bring you genuine feelings of joy and fulfillment. Work not for the money, but for the means to have the time free to spend with your loved ones doing the things you want to be doing. Don't allow the holidays to fog up what it is we should actually be doing to enjoy the time we do have. No need to wait for the new year to begin your goals. Start meeting your resolutions NOW. You have the opportunity to grow TODAY. Nobody is guaranteed tomorrow, or any moment in the future past this very second for that matter.Would you rather have things or experiences in your life? Would you rather build memories or collect items that will collect dust with time? Write down your goals so you can have a way to measure your efforts. What happens if you accomplish it? What happens if you don't? Ask yourself each when you face life's challenges. Remind yourself to give thanks to all you have now that will help you bring about the changes you need to make in order to make your dreams your future realities. But above all, live your life for today, for there are no promises for tomorrow.

Guests: Nick Bellamy and Johnny Farr   Chapter 11 False Gods Principle: You are parenting a worshiper, so it's important to remember that what rules your child's heart will control his behavior.   WORSHIP - everything your child has ever said or done is rooted in worship. Worship is that inner desire for wonder, amazement, and awe that every human being possesses. It is that craving to be fulfilled. It is that constant search for life. It is wanting personal meaning and purpose. It's that universal hunger for inner peace.   Your kids were made for God. The capacity of your children to worship is the most important biblical insight for parents. Since your children are worshipers, a vital skill for you is to learn how to lead them to confession. To say your children are worshipers means you have no power to free them from their biggest problem. Because your children are worshipers, your only hope for them is the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.   Chapter 12 Control Principle: The goal of parenting is not control of behavior, but rather heart and life change.   Psalm 51 Your children need to see their sin, so they'll cry out for God's mercy. Your children need to understand the nature of sin, so they don't minimize its danger Your children need to understand that their problem is not with their parents, but with God Your children need to understand that sin is a nature problem that produces behavior problems Your children need to understand that since sin is a heart problem, the only solution is a new heart Your children need to be taught to run to the only place of hope: the forgiving grace of God   Chapter 13 Rest Principle: It is only rest in God's presence and grace that will make you a joyful and patient parent.   Your job is to do everything within your power, as an instrument in the hands of the Redeemer who has employed you, to woo, encourage, call, and train your children to willingly and joyfully live as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.   It's not enough to tell your children what to do and what not to do. This passage calls every parent to a deeper goal. You must teach your children how to think about everything in a way that is pointedly God-centered.   Chapter 14 Mercy Principle: No parent gives mercy better than one who is convinced that he desperately needs it himself.   Parenting is about being God's ambassadors in the lives of our children. Mercy is parenting with a tender heart. Look for every opportunity to shower your children with grace. Be careful to help your children see the heart behind behavior. Remind your heart each morning to rest in the presence and power of your heavenly Father. T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

Dottie Small is a role model to all whom she knows. Her mindset is that you are never too old and it's never too late to try new things and serve the Lord. In her 80's, she looks 25 years younger and has the energy of a 50-year-old! At 82, she started a podcast, Thoughts to Ponder. She has been a blogger for years. The Lord spoke to her that there was more for her to do to reach people. Her heart is to advance the Kingdom and to encourage believers to understand what it means to be a new creation. When Dottie began to walk in the power of the Spirit, she saw great change in her life. The Spirit opened her understanding of the Bible. The Holy Spirit leads her as she writes her blogs and teaches on her podcast. Dottie encourages us to “stay in our lane.” Don't try to do it all! Do one social media platform or one ministry at a time. Once you feel confident in that, then you can add another as God leads. We are never too young and never too old to serve God. Always have room in your life to help others in their faith and serve God no matter what your age. Run the race and throw off everything that hinders you so you can serve God and bring Him glory. Let our life align with the Word of God and hold on to Jesus. This will enable you to serve Him no matter if you are young or old. God enables us to do everything we are asked to do through His Spirit. God will bring people into your life to help you. Remind yourself that it is God who has a race for you, and He has plotted out the course. Thus, seek Him to see what path to take. And then depend on His wisdom and power to lead you. Dottie says, ‘We don't retire, we just refire!” SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//WebsiteDottie Small's WebsiteDottie's Podcast: Thoughts to PonderBible Verses in the show:2 Timothy 1:6-7; Hebrews 12::1Please submit a Review of our podcast. It is very helpful for the growth of our show. And don't forget to invite your friends to our show! Crown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

Preaching a compelling Christmas message is a challenging assignment. How can we stay fresh year after year? Let me offer a few suggestions.1. Capture the true wonder of Christmas. Set it in the total context of the drama of redemption. 2. Avoid allegorical and sentimental approaches. Christmas messages focusing exclusively on the “sweet, precious baby in the manger” are inadequate and irresponsible. Like the flood account of Genesis, the Christmas story is a story of God's supernatural provision of Himself as Immanuel. At the same time, Scripture indicates that Immanuel was born to be our Savior, who would die as our substitute to deliver us from judgment.3. Explore less familiar texts. Tackle texts like Micah 5:2-5 contain the prophecy related to Bethlehem and assert the coming of the One who will be great to the “ends of the earth.” Consider also Zechariah's Benedictus in Luke 1:67-79. In this passage, Zechariah refers to Jesus as the “Horn of Salvation,” referring not to a musical instrument but to an animal's offensive weapons—horns.The following Bible passages make excellent preaching texts. Old TestamentNumbers 24:15–17Isaiah 11:1–10Psalm 2Isaiah 40:1–11Psalm 8Ezekiel 34:22–24Isaiah 9:1–7 (esp. v. 6)Micah 5:2New TestamentMatthew 1:18–25John 1:1–4Matthew 2:1–11John 1:1–14Matthew 2:13–232 Corinthians 8:9Luke 1:5–252 Corinthians 9:15Luke 1:26–38Galatians 4:4–6Luke 1:39–45Philippians 2:1–8Luke 1:46–56Colossians 1:15–20Luke 1:57–661 Timothy 1:15Luke 1:67–801 Timothy 3:16Luke 2:1–7Hebrews 2:14–18Luke 2:1–20Hebrews 4:14–16Luke 2:21Hebrews 10:5–7Luke 2:22–384. Connect the cradle and the cross. While Jesus entered this world as an infant in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth, called disciples to follow Him, healed the sick, and fed the poor, the author of Hebrews asserts that He was born to die (2:14-15).5. Intensify exposition of the wonder of the incarnation. Remind hearers that the Word did indeed become flesh. Help them grasp in some measure the reality of the Almighty as an infant of inches. Don't allow them to think of the infancy of Jesus without presSupport the showSubscribe to this podcast. Leave us a review. Point your friends to this podcast.Contact me at: alancarr@gmail.com. The podcast is a ministry of Dr. Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org)If you would like some Preaching Matters Podcast merch, you can support the show while advertising for the show.Podcast T-Shirt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1477329809/podcast-logo-preacher-gift-sermon-notes?click_key=10bfd3485c9c310cd30c1ea506644847488583b2%3A1477329809&click_sum=c33942ee&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1&frs=1Podcast Mug: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1468678138/coffee-mug-the-preaching-matters-podcast?click_key=372978b5d3b54393df102deea8e8e4a635954690%3A1468678138&click_sum=7538cce4&external=1&rec_type=ss&ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-8&frs=1

Our Father's Love (Part 8) Get Intimately Familiar With The Real One Psalm 103:12 “Farther than from a sunrise to a sunset, that's how far you've removed our guilt from us.”Today's verse goes right along with the past few days, and yet it confirms it a bit stronger. For the last few days, I have been talking about God's love and God's mercy. We now know how much God loves us. We know He is not just sitting in heaven waiting for us to mess up so he can punish us. We know he does discipline us at times, but not never as much as we truly deserve. We also know from the previous episode that the Lord wants to talk to each and every one of us. When he talks to us, He is gentle and loving. We know He also has different ways of talking to us. If you did not know any of these things, or you struggle to believe any of these things, you can go back and listen to the last 2-3 episodes. However, if you have missed any in this series about the Father's Love, then I would recommend going back and listening to them all, as I am really loving Psalm 103.Today's verse says, “Farther than from a sunrise to a sunset, that's how far you've removed our guilt from us.” Do you understand what this verse is saying? Do you understand the magnitude of this verse? God is separating us as far away from our sins as the sunrise is from the sunset. These two things never touch. They are as far apart as they can be. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. Wherever you are in the world, take a moment and think about the most eastern point in the world you can think of. Then think of the most western point in the world you can think of. This is how separated you are from your sins.We tend to think our sins are part of us. Oftentimes we take those sins on as our identity. For instance, I am a liar, not someone who has lied before. I am an adulterer, not someone who had an affair. I am a cheater, not someone who cheated in a game. Do you see what I am talking about? What is the sin that you are claiming as your identity? This is so common. I used to do this when it came to my children. I would say he is a liar. He said x, y, or z. My counselor would always correct me. He might have lied about this thing, but that is not his identity. This is hard for us. We find it easier to claim the sin and make it part of us.I wonder if that is because when we do that, we also turn over our responsibility. If I am a liar, then it makes sense that I lied. I don't have to take responsibility for it, and I don't have to change it because it is just who I am. I have heard this a lot over the years. People justify the ugly things they say or do by saying, “That's just who I am.” Or they justify their loved ones' behaviors by saying, “That is just who they are.” Your sins and your behaviors are not who you are. They are not your identity. You are who God says you are. God says we are special (Eph 2:10), loved (Jer 31:3), redeemed (Gal 3:13), important (1 Peter 2:9), lovely (Dan 12:3), forgiven (Psalm 103:12), family (Eph 2:19), strong (Psalm 18:25), not alone (Matt 28:20), treasured (Deut 14:2), Protected (Psalm 121:3), created for a purpose (Jer 29:11), accepted (Rom 15:7), a new creation (2 Cor 5:17), chosen (John 15:16), a child of God (Rom 8:17), precious (1 Cor 6:20), empowered (Phil. 4:17), unique (Psalm 139:13), and cared for (Eph 3:17-19). The scripture references for each and every one of those words is listed in the show notes. Where is the scripture verse for the things you are taking on as your identity?We think the Lord sees us as a sum of all our sins because that is how we see us. However, our ways are not like His ways, and our thoughts are not like His thoughts. If you listened to the previous episodes in this series, you remember Father Mike said truth can't contradict truth. We know what is in the Bible is truth. So, if your idea of who you are contradicts the above identity, it can't be the truth.  The verse above confirms that God does not identify us as our sins. It says He separates us from our sins. How great would it be if we could do the same?Why is it so hard to see ourselves through God's eyes? I think part of it is because we don't really know God. If we aren't reading the scriptures, if we aren't reading faith-filled books, and if we aren't spending time with God, then how can we know Him? In the last episode of this series, we talked about hearing the Lord's voice and listening to what He wants to say to us. If we aren't doing this, if we don't know how He talks to us, then how can we possibly know the difference between His voice and the enemy's voice?I heard a story the other day, and I think it is a great analogy/example for this. The woman speaking is a banker. She no longer works with physical money. However, she used to. She asked us if we knew how they teach bank tellers to spot fake bills. We had several ideas of the differences between real and fake, and she said yes, there are definitely ways to tell them apart. However, she said when you are learning how to tell the difference between the real bill and the fake bill, they have you get intimately familiar with the real thing. They don't teach you all the various characteristics of fake bills because there are so many differences, and they are constantly changing as counterfeiters get better. What they have you do is learn all about the real bill. What does it look like, what does it feel like, what is the weight of it, what is the texture, what does it smell like? They have you spend so much time with the real bills that when a fake comes into your hands, you instantly know it is different.I loved this story the moment I heard it. It is a perfect analogy for listening to the Father's voice. If you listen to your heavenly Father, talk to you each and every day. If you read about Him in the scriptures and you spend time with Him, then you will know when the enemy starts whispering lies into your ears. You will know it is not from God because it doesn't make you feel the same way it does all the other times you have talked with Him. You will know it is not God because what is said contradicts the promises you have read in the scripture. If you want to start recognizing the enemy, you need to get more familiar with the Lord. Become intimately familiar with the real thing, and you will recognize when the lies start creeping back in. You are not your sins. God separates us from our sins, so why do we cling to them so tightly? Isn't it time we loosen our grip and let them go?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, help us to release our sins. Help us to separate ourselves from them. Help us bring them to you and lay them at your feet for your infinite disposal. Lord, thank you for separating us from our sins. Thank you for taking our sins to the cross. Lord, any time we cling to our sins and claim our sins as our identity, it reminds us of the cross. Remind us that your sacrifice was big enough to cover our sins. It was ENOUGH. We love you, Lord. Help us to get to know you so intimately that when the enemy comes around whispering in our ears, we instantly spot him as a fake and what he is saying as lies. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' mighty name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I hope you all have a very special Thanksgiving Day today! If you don't celebrate, I still hope you have a special day! I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I!I mentioned in Part 7 that I felt the Lord is calling me to end each episode with a Word that He has given to our prayer group. The point of this is so we can all get used to hearing how the Lord talks to us and so we will recognize when it is Him and when it is the enemy. Here is the word: “My children, when you are full of worry and fear, come to me. Give me your hand in trust, and I will help you. All your cares that you give to me I take care of in my time, not in your time. It is trust you must have with faith that never ends.”

No matter what your thorn is and no matter how painful – God's grace is sufficient, and you have every reason to be thankful.

It's my first solo episode! In this episode, I decided to share 5 things that I think are important to always remind yourself and keep in mind. I also encourage a listener needing some support during a tough time.If you don't know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don't forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way.  DM me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode.Stay updated on Steady Making It by following us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok @steadymakingit. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. Thank you for listening and supporting!

Today on Meditating the Word: Peter Explains His Actions, The Church in Antioch, Peter's Miraculous Escape From Prison, Herod's Death. This is Day 324. We are reading Acts of the Apostles 11-12 ---- Father God, in studying the lives of the Apostles and the early church, I think we do not spend enough time in prayer and communion with You. You are a mighty and wonder-working God. And You are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You never change. These miracles that You performed then, You can still perform now. Your arm has not been shortened. Remind us, Father, that prayer shouldn't be a LAST resort, but should be our first response to any and every circumstance. Just as the early church prayed without ceasing, help us also, Father, to do the same. To speak with You throughout the day. And to listen. Amen ---- We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released.  It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow.  Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. ---- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/at-dawn License code: SFVKF2JFJJIFZDGT Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/a-journey-of-love License code: VUSCEHWQYYSXTUKG

Amazon tells us that's one of the most highlighted passages in the digital version of Stillness is the Key. It's an idea that's impossible to disentangle from Stoicism. Epictetus said there were things that were up to us and some things were not. Ok, but then what? Remind yourself, Marcus Aurelius writes in Meditations, that the past and the future are not in our power, only the present is. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Branding Strategies Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Branding sets your company apart from the competition. In building your brand consider these strategies: Start with your target market. Identify the ideal customer that you want to attract. Review the competition to see what they offer and how they relate to that ideal customer. Choose a positioning that the competitors have not already taken. Pick a company name that matches your company. Create an image for your company around that unique positioning. Craft a story that supports that image. Define what you want the company to be. Create a narrative that shows how your company is on the path to fulfilling the promise of the brand. The brand must be simple and clear. Build that backstory and narrative into your website and communications. Remind the market what your company stands for. Reinforce that promise through all customer interactions. It takes time to build a brand. Consistency and time will bring that brand to reality.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

The doubting mind. It is a curious thing, inhabiting our thoughts, whispering words of uncertainty and eroding our confidence. Its power knows no boundaries, affecting both our personal and professional lives. Allow me to share with you the terrible dangers it poses, the consequences it brings, and the impact it has on our mental and emotional well-being. Furthermore, I will present four steps that can help us find clarity and certainty, ultimately eradicating doubt from our lives. Firstly, the doubting mind is a formidable force that can sabotage our aspirations and diminish our potential. It plants seeds of skepticism, making us question our abilities and the decisions we make. Whether it's at work or home, doubt creeps into our minds, poisoning our thoughts and hindering our progress. This can lead to missed opportunities, as we refrain from taking risks and exploring new horizons. Secondly, the consequences of a doubting mind extend beyond the individual and seep into our relationships and professional endeavours. At work, doubt can impede collaboration and innovation, as it breeds hesitation and reluctance to share ideas. It erodes trust among team members and impedes progress. At home, doubt strains our relationships, injecting a toxic blend of uncertainty and insecurity that affects our bonds with loved ones. Thirdly, the damage caused by a doubting mind cannot be overlooked when considering our mental and emotional well-being. Doubt chips away at our self-esteem, filling us with anxiety and robbing us of inner peace. It fuels a constant state of second-guessing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Our mental health suffers greatly, leading to increased stress levels, decreased motivation, and a heightened sense of dissatisfaction with life. Step 1: Connect with your purpose and values. Take time to reflect on what truly matters to you and align your actions with your core values. By understanding your purpose and living in accordance with your values, you create a solid foundation that helps combat doubt. Remind yourself of your passions and what drives you, anchoring yourself in a sense of clarity and certainty. Step 2: Embrace change and impermanence. Recognise that change is a natural part of life and that uncertainty is inevitable. By accepting this truth, you free yourself from the need for absolute certainty and perfection. Embrace the concept of impermanence and allow yourself to adapt and grow in the face of uncertainty. This mindset shift helps to disarm doubt's power over you. Step 3: Practice mindfulness and present moment awareness. Cultivate the habit of being fully present in each moment. Train your mind to focus on the present rather than dwelling on past mistakes or future uncertainties. Mindfulness allows you to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, enabling you to recognise doubt as merely a passing phenomenon. Through this practice, you can maintain clarity and clarity amidst doubt's challenges. Step 4: Seek support and surround yourself with positive influences. Remember that you are not alone in facing doubt; it is a shared human experience. Reach out to supportive friends, family, or mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement. Surrounding yourself with positive influences helps to counter doubt's negative influence. Engage in open and honest conversations, seeking perspectives and insights that can shed light on your situation and reframe your doubts. By incorporating these four steps into your life, inspired by Chris Walker's Universal Laws of Nature, you can effectively combat doubt and find clarity and certainty beyond its grasp. Remember, doubt may be powerful, but it is not insurmountable. Embrace your true purpose, accept the inevitability of change, practice mindfulness, and seek support. With these tools at your disposal, you can emerge stronger and more resilient, ready to overcome doubt's challenges and live a life of fulfilment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-walker70/message

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Our Father's Love (Part 5) "Giving Justice To The Defenseless"Psalm 103:6-7 “You're a God who makes things right, giving justice to the defenseless. You unveiled to Moses your plans and showed Israel's sons what you could do.”The Lord's timing is always perfect, although it doesn't always feel perfect. I read this verse yesterday, and that timing was perfect because I felt it confirmed a friend's situation. I have a friend struggling with workers comp for over a year. It has been so stressful, and he wants it all done and over with. I texted him on Wednesday of this week because he was supposed to have a Zoom meeting, which was sort of like a hearing to see the next steps. Several people told him he should have a lawyer present so he didn't get taken advantage of during this hearing. He didn't have money for a lawyer, and he didn't want a lawyer. He said the Holy Spirit would be his lawyer.I prayed over him on Monday that everything would work according to God's plan. We prayed for God to give him the words to say. We prayed the truth would come up somehow. Then, on Wednesday morning, I sent him another prayer to fill him with peace about the situation. To give him courage and strength and again for the Holy Spirit to guide his words. He sent a text back saying the hearing was canceled, the insurance company dropped the suit, and no further actions needed to be done. That same day, I read the verse above, “You're a God who makes things right, giving justice to the defenseless.” God is so good! He took care of everything for my friend. He answered our prayers.He will do the same for you. Sometimes, we limit the scope of what we think God can do. We will go to Him when someone needs healing or if we need strength. We go to God when we have family issues, or our marriage is in trouble. However, when it comes to some things, we don't go to Him because we can't see what He could do in this situation. For instance, if we are in a legal battle, we might pray for strength but not for God to fix the problem because we can't see a solution. We can't see how God could do anything to fix it. It is difficult for us to understand that God doesn't not have the same constraints that we have. He is not bound by anything. There is nothing He can't do. If He can create the entire universe, He can get you out of whatever situation you find yourself.I read this book called How To Be A Kings Kid. The author tells of a time when he was the president of a company. He put in a bid for a contract on a large government project. He was sure He knew all the details, so he didn't read the fine print. After he signed the contract and committed the company to everything they owned, he saw that in the fine print, it required them to do something impossible for them to do. The out-of-town contractor sent them registered letters to inform them that the following communication they received would be the institution of a lawsuit for all they owned. The government was involved, the army engineers, seven contractors, hundreds of people—Top priority. Penalties on top of penalties—There was no way to undo what he had done.The author said he panicked and asked God what he should do now. He said it seemed like God said, “It's a little bit late to ask that question. You didn't ask Me before you signed the contract.” The author said although he messed up he knows that our Heavenly Father has provided all kinds of latitude for His kids to goof, and then what we do about it is what determines the outcome. What does God say to do? If we confess our sins, He is faithful and will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. The author prayed, “Lord, I have goofed. I have really made a boo-boo. How are You going to get us out of this mess? Hallelujah!”Next, instead of worrying about this problem, he headed to a retreat. The retreat started out by asking everyone to confess their faults to one another. So he stood up and told them what he had done. He said, “God's kids never give up. Praise God. We don't know how our God's going to get us out of it, but He's promised to do it. He said in Psalm 50: ‘Offer unto God thanksgiving and pay thy vows unto the most high and call on me in the day of trouble, I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Then he said, “Lord, I'll be glad to give You the glory because no man can deliver me.”All of the people at the retreat gathered around him laid hands on him, and prayed in tongues over him. The interpretation of the prayer was beyond anything he would have had the nerve to pray: “Lord, make this whole transaction as though it had never existed.” It was a ridiculously impossible prayer, but it had been prayed. No way to call it back. And so he waited day after day for the lawsuit for his breach of contract to begin. Satan kept needling him daily, “It'll come tomorrow.” But tomorrow, it didn't; days passed, weeks, and finally, years without mentioning a lawsuit. During that time, he had to learn to praise Jesus all the time or else fall into the hands of the tormentor.He doesn't know what happened. The contractor still has his signature on the paper. And he is entitled to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages unless God changed the minds of many people. He can't explain to you how it happened. He is just reporting. God is in charge. The author said, “He used to be my partner, but no more. Since I've started to live like a King's Kid, He's Head Man. Hallelujah!This situation seemed like a situation for the courts to figure out. The author didn't even know how to pray for this situation. This brings me to something mentioned in the book, but everyone might now know what it meant. The book mentioned that the people prayed over him in tongues. Praying in tongues or praying in the spirit is a special prayer language and is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When you pray in tongues, the Holy Spirit is praying through you. The Holy Spirit is praying directly from your heart to the Lord's. The Holy Spirit's prayer is the perfect prayer. Sometimes, we don't know what we actually want, or in this man's case, he wouldn't have had the nerve to pray this prayer. Yet, the Holy Spirit knew his heart's desire and prayed for it. Many people do not want the gift of tongues. They think it is weird. I get it. It does sound weird. However, if you could pray a perfect prayer to the Lord for the deepest desires of your heart, wouldn't you want to? One reason I love to pray in tongues is because it takes the pressure off me to know what to say. I just open my mouth, and the Holy Spirit speaks to the Lord for me straight from my heart.The verse ends with, “You unveiled to Moses your plans and showed Israel's sons what you could do.” I think God is still showing us what He can do. We are lucky because ever since Jesus died on the cross, there is no longer a veil separating us from the Lord. We can approach Him. We can be close to Him. Nothing is separating us from the Lord. Well, we can put walls up, we can put blocks up. However, the Lord has removed all that is in our way. Now, it is up to us how close we want to get to the Lord. There is no question in my mind that the Lord is still showing us what He can do. Almost every day, I am blown away by His goodness. It would be every day, but sometimes I am not paying enough attention to be blown away. Sometimes, I get wrapped up in my own stuff. There are so many miracles that happen each and every day. We need to be paying attention to see them. If you have a problem, no matter the size or the type, bring it to the Lord. He will help you! It would be even better if we brought our decisions to the Lord before we made them and asked what He thought. I bet we would find ourselves in a lot less trouble that way.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, you are amazing and we are so grateful you take such good care of us. We are grateful you give justice to the defenseless. We are grateful you fix our problems even though we really don't deserve it. Lord, help us to bring our decisions to you in advance so you can help us make the right decisions. Help us to turn to you, even in the impossible decisions. You are the God of the impossible. Remind us of that often, Lord. We love you, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Remember to sign up for my newsletter if you want all the details on my upcoming coaching program, retreats, and any other information. You can find the link to sign up on my website walkboldlywithjesus.com I look forward to meeting you again on Monday. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!

Ask God to help you speak words of healing. Most of all, ask him to help you to pray for wisdom – before you say anything. The Lord can use you to bring hope, encouragement, and a new perspective to people you meet.

"I was basically waiting around to go to a job that I didn't like for money that I needed to keep afloat this shell that looks so cool and intriguing to everyone else but me." – Jessica Jeboult   Imagine what it's like to turn a life of LA nightlife, parties, and DJing into a journey toward sobriety and self-discovery. In this episode, Amanda chats with Jessica, Founder of A Sober Girl's Guide, on her journey to sobriety and her struggles with alcohol abuse, identity, and anxiety. Despite the allure of her career, Jessica struggled with an underlying sense of emptiness and used alcohol to hide from it. Despite the glamorous nightlife, she struggled with anxiety, her identity, and feeling trapped in a lifestyle that lacked purpose.   Amanda and Jessica discuss pivotal steps towards overcoming alcoholism, starting with mindfulness and the profound impact of envisioning the life you want! They discuss the importance of finding recovery paths that align with your personal values and resonate on a deeper level. Jessica also sheds light on the steps she took to manage anxiety.   

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium The night is still and the quiet envelopes you…..you can hear the whisper of your soul. It is time to let go….let go of your fears…..let them go. You are safe. Prepare yourself for sleep. The intention of today's healing is to surrender and let go of what doesn't serve you. This may be a thought…a relationship or person. Allow yourself to drift off to sleep and when you awake feel a sense of wonder. I bless this space for healing, I call forth your Spirit, spirit guides and Angels. To help guide you and give you strength. Place any intentions in your heart and mind now….and so it is and so be it. Close your eyes…and take three deep breaths….. Relax your mind and body….. Release a little more with each breath…..feel how good it feels to breathe…..dropping down to the earth …. Notice how good it feels to be alive and in your skin… Notice any tension in your body, your neck, your lower back and shoulders….. Take another breath in at your chest and make it full and complete…… Now let the breath be natural…..and follow it in and out…… Moment by moment…. Notice the places of tension and angst…. where you are holding…gripping on to… A secret fear… that you have been abandoned, that life doesn't love you…PAUSE See how these fears do not serve you……. Let them go…… Acknowledge you feel weighed down……if even for this moment  Be carried now into the mystery of what awaits you…… The beauty on the other side of letting go……. Deepen the breath on the inhale….and exhale……surrender more….PAUSE You are holding on so tightly….your hands are in fists and jaw clenched….. Open and close your sweet mouth….open and close your palms…… Direct your attention to your palms…..make another fist…. Let all the tension drain out of you…as you slowly open your palms…. Like a tiny bird being released from your hands……..you feel the sense of aliveness… Energy courses through you….beginning at your crown and out your toes…… Feel the current… the current flow through you…. Lay your hands open to receive the joy and release……. This golden light saturates every aspect of who you are……reuniting you with your unique inner Spirit….. Feel the freedom of this release……… Like the bird who took flight……. You are free…..free…… Remind yourself of the serenity prayer…. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”.....LONG PAUSE Sleep well my dear……sweet slumber…PAUSE You have let go of what doesn't serve you….. Healing Blessings Namaste   

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages ‘The map is not the territory.' This is one of those obvious yet profound insights: the thing we use to try and understand reality, is not reality. It's true for all charts in companies, for instance. While they tell you a lot, they don't have all the answers. Your map of the world, what does it tell you and what does it not?  Tiziana Casciaro is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and co-author of the book Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business.  Tiziana reads two pages from ‘The Heart is Noble' by the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. [reading begins at 26:25]   Hear us discuss:  The study of the nonobvious. [6:33] | “When you have a lot of power imbalance, in the long run, bad things tend to happen.” [13:46] | The challenges and consequences of power in organizational spaces. [15:11] | “The world would be infinitely better if we were all more aware of how interdependent we are.” [33:03] | Power for all: “Sharing power doesn't mean giving up power, it means empowering others.” [37:00] | Moving from certainty to ambiguity: “Remind yourself of the good in you so that you will be able to appreciate the good in others without fearing they will take over.” [42:33] | How human behavior is influenced by context. [46:41] 

Do you ever just feel like life is painful? Here's the deal. Everyone deals with pain, and pain is just part of the process. Consider childbirth. You can't have the blessing of a newborn baby without pain. Remind yourself of this - Pain has a purpose... When you find yourself going through a time or season of pain, take a minute to remind yourself of the promise on the other side! Ther absolutely is an end to your pain. Let this week's message encourage you!! - Enjoy this message from Real Church located in Pinehurst, Texas with pastor David Crowson. Real Church exists to create real disciples of Jesus! #realchurch #realchurchpinehurst #realchurchtomball #realchurchmagnolia #God #Jesus #church #message #sermon #pain #process #purpose

Psalm 39:4-5 NLT“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.”

Listen now as Tim and Julie Harris discuss exactly what agents should be doing now as a result of the commission sharing lawsuits.  Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast, featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris? https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly 512-758-0206 IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://members.timandjulieharris.com 1.   Commit to using a Buyer Presentation to 100% of your buyer prospects, 100% of the time.  In your presentation, you will discuss what the buying process is, what your buyer client can expect from you, what you expect from them, how Agency works, and how you'll be paid.  2.   Always state the fact that commissions are now and have always been negotiable. The fees or percentages are set by the broker and their client.  REAL ESTATE LEADS, LEADS and more LEADS: Question: What is Tim and Julie Harris's favorite PROBATE LEAD PROVIDER? Simple, https://alltheleads.com/harris 3.   Have your Buyer Presentation as early as possible in the relationship and practice maximal transparency regarding both their choices and your terms.  4.   When presenting to your Seller prospects, be very clear in discussing how offers of compensation are made from a listing broker to a buyer's broker. Be clear about terms and amounts and always present a Seller's Net Sheet. Ready to become an EXPIRED Listing Agent? As promised, here is the discount link for the EXPIRED LISTING LEADS: https://www.redx.com/affiliate/tim-and-julie-harris/?aff_code=670699 5.   Know how to present several different scenarios to your buyer clients regarding how you will be compensated:  -Through offers of compensation via the listing broker of the home they wish to purchase, asking for seller's concessions if that offer for your compensation isn't present, a combination of both, or simply paying out of pocket if you're not otherwise covered.  When and How Should You Discuss The Lawsuits and Verdicts With Your Prospects and Clients?   Talking Points. Note: Don't bring up the lawsuits as a talking point with prospects, clients, or customers unless they ask you to. (Don't create an objection where there isn't one!) It's a fluid situation that we will keep you updated on. If you do get questions about the lawsuits, try to keep your conversations short and factual.  Here are some talking points to help: 1. The National Association of Realtors (NAR), has stated they believe the jury in the Sitzer Burnett case reached an outcome that is '"neither supported by the law nor the facts presented in the case". NAR plans to appeal. The appeal process could take months to get resolution. Currently, nothing has changed.   2.   The trial was concerning a rule, which is already quite consumer-friendly. That rule applies to local MLSs where listing brokers offer compensation to buyer brokers who have introduced a buyer client who wishes to purchase a listed home.   3.   Remind the person you're speaking to that agents and brokers are paid $0 until a closing occurs, and that closing is based on the written agreement between the buyer and seller.  4.   The way commissions are paid has created an efficient, market-tested, transparent sales environment where sellers often receive more showings and more offers, and sell their homes in less time at a higher price than had they not offered buyer broker compensation.  5.   Communication and transparency is key.  If and when commission practices change, we will keep you updated with new presentations and scripts through Premier Coaching, as we always have!

Mike Silver tells Murph and Mac why Brock Purdy is starting to remind him of a young Tom Brady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silver tells Murph and Mac why Brock Purdy is starting to remind him of a young Tom Brady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steelers clawed out another win yesterday against the Packers to get them to 6-3. The offense showed at least one dimension as they ran the football for over 200 yards. But another rough day for Kenny Pickett. When, if ever, will we see the QB have a breakout game? Even Poni is worried. The guys credited the strengths of the offense yesterday – the offensive line, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, the play caller – basically every aspect except for Kenny Pickett. Donny said Pickett shouldn't remind us of Duck Hodges.  Callers shared their thoughts from the Steelers 23-19 win over the Packers. 

The guys credited the strengths of the offense yesterday – the offensive line, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, the play caller – basically every aspect except for Kenny Pickett. Donny said Pickett shouldn't remind us of Duck Hodges. 

In your thoughts. Be renewed. Refresh your thoughts by recalling who Jesus is and who you are in Jesus. Gather in honest, joyful community with other believers. Remind each other of the story. Lift up your hearts and voices. Renew your commitment. Renew your mind according to the truth, for the truth is in Jesus.#renewyourmind #injesus #commitment #sermon #worship #ephesians4 #firstpresbyterianbr

In your thoughts. Be renewed. Refresh your thoughts by recalling who Jesus is and who you are in Jesus. Gather in honest, joyful community with other believers. Remind each other of the story. Lift up your hearts and voices. Renew your commitment. Renew your mind according to the truth, for the truth is in Jesus.#renewyourmind #injesus #commitment #sermon #worship #ephesians4 #firstpresbyterianbr

If you are suffering, let it be a nudge to yourself and those around you, about the love and eternal gift of life in Christ.

Recent psychological studies find that gratitude can help us create, cultivate, and maintain the kinds of relationships that make life worth living. Other studies are finding that gratitude is far more complicated, and plays a nuanced role in our complex emotional lives. Research psychologist Jo-Ann Tsang (Baylor University) joins Ryan McAnnally-Linz to talk about the complicated emotional world that gratitude inhabits, the scientific study of giving thanks and the contexts where its prosocial or adaptive for us, the dark side of gratitude, and the role it plays in a life of flourishing. This episode was made possible in part by the support of the Gratitude to God Project.About  Jo-Ann TsangJo-Ann Tsang is a social psychologist, and is Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Baylor University.Show NotesGratitude to God Project Website: Psychological, Philosophical and Theological InvestigationsTryptophanic food coma dreams of John Madden ranting about football and turduckenDaniel Tiger: “Sometimes you feel two feelings at the same time, and that's okay.”Empirical psychological research on gratitudeIntrinsic vs instrumental reasons for being gratefulSelf-determination theoryThe downsides of gratitudeGratitude in marriage: matching affective responses of support and gratitude in relationshipsGratitude toward GodJulie Exline on Spiritual Struggle (link)“It's not always adaptive to be happy?”Prosocial behaviorFind, Remind, Bind TheoryWhat is pro-sociality?What is adaptivity?Happiness is not always adaptive.What's adaptive depends on your goal in a certain situation.Happiness and adaptivity as malleable concepts that depend on your definition of the good.Does gratitude reduce protest?Increased forgiveness and willingness to accept oppression rather than oppressionQuietism and perpetuating unjust structuresGratitude might put on the brakes for the motivation to protest or press for change“Give thanks in all things.” vs “Give thanks for all things.”“Life is complicated.”Gratitude doesn't rule out anger“How can I feel happy when there's all these bad things going on?”Is gratitude related to prejudice, stigma, or discrimination?Why is it we keep chasing after happiness?“If you're in a bad relationship, and gratitude's making you stick more strongly with that relationship partner, then that's not good.”The role of gratitude in a life worth livingProduction NotesThis podcast featured research psychologist Jo-Ann Tsang and theologian Ryan McAnnally-LinzEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Macie Bridge and Kaylen YunA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Boosy and Brett are back this talking Bruins. We recap Bretts trip again, followed with the Birthday Boys corner and we end talking Bruins VS Stars! Make sure to follow us on twitter @OnlyBruinsPod, @DowntownBoosy2, @BrettHoward_ & @BobbieBrewski.Make sure to follow Primetime Productions on all socialsInstagram: @Primetimeprods_Twitter: @PrimetimeProdsFacebook: Primetime Productions

Do you tire of speaking of the Mercy of God? Do you find that it becomes repetitive and unimpressive? If so, speak of Mercy all the more and ponder it with new zeal. You must never tire of the Mercy of God. The Mercy of God is so great and abundant that, in Heaven, you will see clearly how vast and wide it is. You will comprehend that it is incomprehensible and will never tire of contemplating its beauty. On Earth, you may find yourself tempted to dismiss Mercy as impractical and unimportant. It may be perceived as something old and outdated. When this happens, be reminded that this is foolishness and irrational. Understanding God's Mercy must become your daily goal and daily mission. You must seek it day and night and never relent in your pursuit of this unending and unfathomable gift of God (See Diary #1521).Ponder, today, these three simple words: Lord, have Mercy. Say them often and intentionally. Remind yourself that if you grow weary thinking about and speaking about the Mercy of God then you are failing to understand its depth and beauty. God's Mercy must engage your mind and will so forcefully that it is ever present and ever new. Its newness, especially, will help to keep you engaged in this gift and it will enable you to continually probe its depths. Lord, have Mercy, Christ, have Mercy, Lord, have Mercy. Say this over and over and realize that you can never exhaust this glorious mystery of love. Lord, you are never changing but always new. Help me to never tire of the simple yet profound truth of your Divine Mercy. Help me to always see the beauty and splendor of Your Divine Love. I do love You, dear Lord, and I pray that I may love You more every day. Lord, have Mercy on me. Christ, have Mercy on me. Lord, have mercy on me. Your Mercy, Lord, is great and glorious. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: www.divinemercy.lifeCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Brenden Schaeffer dives headfirst into the top starting pitching trade targets for the St. Louis Cardinals as the team looks to reshape its pitching this winter. While we focused more heavily on free agents in recent days, we spent over an hour talking trade names. Let me know which pitchers I merely glossed over that you wish I would go back and do a deeper dive on; forgive me, I tried, but it was already 70 minutes of content! Remind me to talk more about Clayton Beeter and Clarke Schmidt, folks. SUBSCRIBE to this channel for Cardinals content all year long! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bschaeffer12/message

The All Local Morning for Wednesday, November 8th 2023

Discover the power of self-belief and overcome self-doubt as a beauty professional with these practical strategies and expert tips. Learn how to silence your inner critic and unleash your true potential behind the chair and beyond with our Successful Stylist Academy community. Subscribe for a new episode every Tuesday and leave us a review to share your experience or even a topic you'd like to see us cover more of in the future! Join our next Successful Stylist Waitlist Discovering your WHY free Download HERE Key Takeaways: 1. Self Compassion: Write down your self-doubting thoughts, then counter them with compassionate and understanding responses. 2. Identify the root of the cause. 3. Reprogram negative self talk. Respond immediately with a positive affirmation. 4. Be specific with your goals & set smaller achievable goals. 5. Strengthen your educational foundation with a hands-on class. 6. Try going to something alone, which makes it easy to find new people to connect with. 7. Celebrate your achievements, especially the small ones which are a reminder that you finished what you started. 8. Seek support & positive influence. Who you surround yourself by makes a big inspect on the way we view ourselves. 9. Overwhelm & comparison are 2 big factors that contribute to self doubt. Remind yourself that everyone has their own strengths & weaknesses. 10. Practice compassion for yourself and others. Get 15% off our favorite skincare line & Sponsor Pharmagel w/ code SSA15  

 "The narcissist is at all times a deceiver, never straight, clear or true. He/she has mastered the ability to delude himself and others. Like a socerer, he hatches intricate plots in secret..." (From: Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life, Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D., LMFT).  For many years you played your role of partner and spouse to the high level narcissist, knowing that he/she was psychologically toxic. You are exhausted at all times. You have chronic insomnia and can't sleep at night. You get up in the morning and drag yourself through the day.  You are now full circle and heavy with exceptional exhaustion. In the past you jacked yourself up with coffee, plunged into exercise, distracted yourself with fantasies and long held wishes. The mental tricks have worn thin; they don't work anymore.  Remind yourself that you are genuine; you are not deluded. You are highly empathic and care deeply about the feelings of others - family members, friends.  Let the narcissistic world twirl by at ever increasing speeds as it goes nowhere.  Give yourself credit for being a true individual who is growing and evolving. Know that this is a process that takes time and effort and that you are moving toward developing a stronger, expanded true self. Follow your unique path and pace. Practice self care - Rest, Sleep, Movement/Exercise, Nourishing Food, Listening to Calming Music, Spend time with Nature, the great healer. Click the link for my books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2p92ymam Click the link for the Mental Health News Radio Network, a global network of Shows by Podcasters on every facet of Mental Health: www.mhnrnetwork.com    

With family: 2 Kings 17; Titus 3 2 Kings 17 (Listen) Hoshea Reigns in Israel 17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria. And Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. 4 But the king of Assyria found treachery in Hoshea, for he had sent messengers to So, king of Egypt, and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year. Therefore the king of Assyria shut him up and bound him in prison. 5 Then the king of Assyria invaded all the land and came to Samaria, and for three years he besieged it. The Fall of Israel 6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, and he carried the Israelites away to Assyria and placed them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. Exile Because of Idolatry 7 And this occurred because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods 8 and walked in the customs of the nations whom the LORD drove out before the people of Israel, and in the customs that the kings of Israel had practiced. 9 And the people of Israel did secretly against the LORD their God things that were not right. They built for themselves high places in all their towns, from watchtower to fortified city. 10 They set up for themselves pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree, 11 and there they made offerings on all the high places, as the nations did whom the LORD carried away before them. And they did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger, 12 and they served idols, of which the LORD had said to them, “You shall not do this.” 13 Yet the LORD warned Israel and Judah by every prophet and every seer, saying, “Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments and my statutes, in accordance with all the Law that I commanded your fathers, and that I sent to you by my servants the prophets.” 14 But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the LORD their God. 15 They despised his statutes and his covenant that he made with their fathers and the warnings that he gave them. They went after false idols and became false, and they followed the nations that were around them, concerning whom the LORD had commanded them that they should not do like them. 16 And they abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made for themselves metal images of two calves; and they made an Asherah and worshiped all the host of heaven and served Baal. 17 And they burned their sons and their daughters as offerings1 and used divination and omens and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking him to anger. 18 Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel and removed them out of his sight. None was left but the tribe of Judah only. 19 Judah also did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the customs that Israel had introduced. 20 And the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel and afflicted them and gave them into the hand of plunderers, until he had cast them out of his sight. 21 When he had torn Israel from the house of David, they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king. And Jeroboam drove Israel from following the LORD and made them commit great sin. 22 The people of Israel walked in all the sins that Jeroboam did. They did not depart from them, 23 until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had spoken by all his servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their own land to Assyria until this day. Assyria Resettles Samaria 24 And the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the people of Israel. And they took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities. 25 And at the beginning of their dwelling there, they did not fear the LORD. Therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which killed some of them. 26 So the king of Assyria was told, “The nations that you have carried away and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the law of the god of the land. Therefore he has sent lions among them, and behold, they are killing them, because they do not know the law of the god of the land.” 27 Then the king of Assyria commanded, “Send there one of the priests whom you carried away from there, and let him2 go and dwell there and teach them the law of the god of the land.” 28 So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and lived in Bethel and taught them how they should fear the LORD. 29 But every nation still made gods of its own and put them in the shrines of the high places that the Samaritans had made, every nation in the cities in which they lived. 30 The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, 31 and the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak; and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim. 32 They also feared the LORD and appointed from among themselves all sorts of people as priests of the high places, who sacrificed for them in the shrines of the high places. 33 So they feared the LORD but also served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away. 34 To this day they do according to the former manner. They do not fear the LORD, and they do not follow the statutes or the rules or the law or the commandment that the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel. 35 The LORD made a covenant with them and commanded them, “You shall not fear other gods or bow yourselves to them or serve them or sacrifice to them, 36 but you shall fear the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and with an outstretched arm. You shall bow yourselves to him, and to him you shall sacrifice. 37 And the statutes and the rules and the law and the commandment that he wrote for you, you shall always be careful to do. You shall not fear other gods, 38 and you shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods, 39 but you shall fear the LORD your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” 40 However, they would not listen, but they did according to their former manner. 41 So these nations feared the LORD and also served their carved images. Their children did likewise, and their children's children—as their fathers did, so they do to this day. Footnotes [1] 17:17 Or made their sons and their daughters pass through the fire [2] 17:27 Syriac, Vulgate; Hebrew them (ESV) Titus 3 (Listen) Be Ready for Every Good Work 3 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. Final Instructions and Greetings 12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. 14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (ESV) In private: Psalms 129–131; Hosea 10 Psalms 129–131 (Listen) They Have Afflicted Me from My Youth A Song of Ascents. 129   “Greatly1 have they afflicted me from my youth”—    let Israel now say—2   “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth,    yet they have not prevailed against me.3   The plowers plowed upon my back;    they made long their furrows.”4   The LORD is righteous;    he has cut the cords of the wicked.5   May all who hate Zion    be put to shame and turned backward!6   Let them be like the grass on the housetops,    which withers before it grows up,7   with which the reaper does not fill his hand    nor the binder of sheaves his arms,8   nor do those who pass by say,    “The blessing of the LORD be upon you!    We bless you in the name of the LORD!” My Soul Waits for the Lord A Song of Ascents. 130   Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD!2     O Lord, hear my voice!  Let your ears be attentive    to the voice of my pleas for mercy! 3   If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,    O Lord, who could stand?4   But with you there is forgiveness,    that you may be feared. 5   I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,    and in his word I hope;6   my soul waits for the Lord    more than watchmen for the morning,    more than watchmen for the morning. 7   O Israel, hope in the LORD!    For with the LORD there is steadfast love,    and with him is plentiful redemption.8   And he will redeem Israel    from all his iniquities. I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul A Song of Ascents. Of David. 131   O LORD, my heart is not lifted up;    my eyes are not raised too high;  I do not occupy myself with things    too great and too marvelous for me.2   But I have calmed and quieted my soul,    like a weaned child with its mother;    like a weaned child is my soul within me. 3   O Israel, hope in the LORD    from this time forth and forevermore. Footnotes [1] 129:1 Or Often; also verse 2 (ESV) Hosea 10 (Listen) 10   Israel is a luxuriant vine    that yields its fruit.  The more his fruit increased,    the more altars he built;  as his country improved,    he improved his pillars.2   Their heart is false;    now they must bear their guilt.  The LORD1 will break down their altars    and destroy their pillars. 3   For now they will say:    “We have no king,  for we do not fear the LORD;    and a king—what could he do for us?”4   They utter mere words;    with empty2 oaths they make covenants;  so judgment springs up like poisonous weeds    in the furrows of the field.5   The inhabitants of Samaria tremble    for the calf3 of Beth-aven.  Its people mourn for it, and so do its idolatrous priests—    those who rejoiced over it and over its glory—    for it has departed4 from them.6   The thing itself shall be carried to Assyria    as tribute to the great king.5  Ephraim shall be put to shame,    and Israel shall be ashamed of his idol.6 7   Samaria's king shall perish    like a twig on the face of the waters.8   The high places of Aven, the sin of Israel,    shall be destroyed.  Thorn and thistle shall grow up    on their altars,  and they shall say to the mountains, “Cover us,”    and to the hills, “Fall on us.” 9   From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel;    there they have continued.    Shall not the war against the unjust7 overtake them in Gibeah?10   When I please, I will discipline them,    and nations shall be gathered against them    when they are bound up for their double iniquity. 11   Ephraim was a trained calf    that loved to thresh,    and I spared her fair neck;  but I will put Ephraim to the yoke;    Judah must plow;    Jacob must harrow for himself.12   Sow for yourselves righteousness;    reap steadfast love;    break up your fallow ground,  for it is the time to seek the LORD,    that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. 13   You have plowed iniquity;    you have reaped injustice;    you have eaten the fruit of lies.  Because you have trusted in your own way    and in the multitude of your warriors,14   therefore the tumult of war shall arise among your people,    and all your fortresses shall be destroyed,  as Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel on the day of battle;    mothers were dashed in pieces with their children.15   Thus it shall be done to you, O Bethel,    because of your great evil.  At dawn the king of Israel    shall be utterly cut off. Footnotes [1] 10:2 Hebrew He [2] 10:4 Or vain (see Exodus 20:7) [3] 10:5 Or calves [4] 10:5 Or has gone into exile [5] 10:6 Or to King Jareb [6] 10:6 Or counsel [7] 10:9 Hebrew the children of injustice (ESV)