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In episode 127, I sought the Lord about a word from Him regarding our health and weight loss journeys. This is what I believe He was speaking over us. Scripture: Phil 4:8, 6-7

In Season 5 Episode 10 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how one of the ways to Rekindle ROMANCE in marriage is to "Commit to a Covenant Relationship." In this episode we discuss the rights that you give up in a covenant relationship - the right to priority, the right to ownership, and the right to privacy. Mentioned in this episode:Shout out to the Smith's honeymoon spot - Helen, GA! Scripture: Phil. 2:3-4, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 1 Cor. 4:7, Mark 4:22Poll on how to pronounce Cozumel - let us know on instagram!

Each week, we provide questions based on last Sunday's sermon. These questions are to encourage you to connect the scriptures to your own life and to invite you to grow deeper in your relationships with others at Faith by discussing the questions together. SERMON: We are weighed down by worries, but Christ carries us in his peace. SCRIPTURE: Phil 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-14 QUESTIONS: 1)What physical thing or things do you hold onto that weigh you down or take up unhelpful space in your life? What prevents you from getting rid of those physical things? 2) When has someone provided for you in a moment of need? 3) What is something that you could give away this week that would provide for someone else's needs?

Sermon Title: This Changes Everything, Pt 3 Scripture: Phil. 4:6-8, Eph. 3:14-21, 8-12, Josh. 1:9, Ps. 34:7, Matt. 18:20 & 28:20, Heb. 13:5 Main Points: 1. Fix Your Eyes On God: We tend to believe that the Presence of God is only in church services or in quiet moments. We can invite God's presence into everything in our lives! 2. More Than You Can Imagine: God does not give us his power for our use or to do work through us. He wants to give himself to us; just him for no other reason than relationship. 3. God Is Inviting You: We shy away from God because we feel unworthy. We are sinful, but he is merciful. He longs to bring us to the King's Table and refresh us with his love. 1. What barriers keep you from living in and experiencing the presence of God? 2. When and where do you feel like you are experiencing the presence of God in your life? 3. How could you invite God into the everyday things that keep you busy? 4. Are you a cup or a pitcher? Does God give himself to you for others or just so you can receive? 5. What practical steps can you take in your life to begin practicing the Presence of God? Notes: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection was a cook in a French monastery who learned that service for God is more than spending time in solitude and silence. While the Monks around him were devoting themselves in solitude, he was devoting himself in service. He invited God into his work, even work that he did not enjoy, and learned how to Practice the Presence of God in everything. The two greatest barriers to God's presence are busyness and worthiness. We think that we can only experience God in services or solitude, but we can invite him into everything and then experience even greater times of joy in those places. We also consider ourselves unworthy. We are unworthy, but Jesus did not come for worthy people. His invitation is not for worthy people. His invitation is that of a King to wretches who have no business in his presence, but whom he desires to invite to his table and feed from his own hands. He delights in wretches and elevates us to the status of “Child of the King.”

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Phil. 4:10-17 Download 10272024A.mp3

Speaker: Bobby SobieszczykScripture: Phil. 2:3-4 Download 10272024P.mp3

Scripture: Phil 4:1-9Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Context:– Paul is writing from prison to the church in Philippi about what it means to walk the walk as followers of Jesus and to encourage them in what it looks like to live out their faith in real life!Paul speaks to the temptations that were facing the Philippians that would cause them to sink into the culture of their day rather than stand out from it.Paul speaks with honesty from his own experiences and discusses 6 key attributes that should be evident and obvious in the lives of those who follow Jesus. You'll stand out if you…..1/ Stand firmdon't retreat or waver when opposition, trial and challenge comesresist running to old patterns and old comforts (anything that draws our attention and affection away from Jesus is idolatry)2/ Seek unitybe committed to resolving differences instead of holding grudgesworking together = increased effectiveness for the Gospel3/ Be gentle with one another– the literal meaning of the word ‘gentleness' in this scripture translates as ‘sweet reasonableness' – to be intentionally kind, compassionate and humble towards others especially when they're facing struggles or difficulties.a strong hand with a soft touch (1 Thes 2:7 – gentle like a mother caring for her children)gentleness is not weakness4/ Pray (Don't be anxious)–  there were plenty of reasons for the Philippians to be anxious, discouraged and worried – Paul invites them to experience prayer as an active strategy against anxietyPaul shows them that prayer is a gateway to God's supernatural peaceGod's peace is not dependent on a perfect outcome – God's peace is available to us in the midst of our circumstancesbeing a person of peace in an anxious world stands out!5/ Focus on what's goodPaul addresses the battlefield of the mindour thoughts are prone fix themselves on things are unhelpful and unhealthy but Paul also teaches us that we are to be transformed by the renewing of our mind – Rom 12:2what we think about and focus on translates into our behaviour.This serves as a reminder to be wise about the content we engage with6/ Walk the Walkmoving from head knowledge to heart transformationdiscipleship is a journey not a destination – a journey of practicing the way of Jesus and becoming more like him– When we encounter the grace of Jesus we can't help but be changed – this change should become evident to others.Invitations for us today:To stand out boldly in our culture rather than blend into itTo be the hands and feet of Jesus to the world – faith in actionTo keep growing by practicing the way of JesusTo live a life worth followingQuestions:Q: How is God inviting me to stand out for him?Q: Am I walking the walk or just talking the talk?Q: Do my actions line up with my words?Q: Am I the same person on Monday as I am at church on Sunday?Q: Do people encounter the nature of Jesus in me?Q: Am I becoming more like Jesus each year?

Scripture: Phil. 3:20; Eph. 2:17-20; 1 Peter 2:9-10; 2 Cor. 5:16-21Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Brook, Elizabeth, and Phil are here today to answer more of your questions. They cover three that range from how to align our bodies and emotions with the truth that our hearts already know, what true repentance looks like as a parent who wants to teach it to your children, and how to navigate church hurt. With each of these questions, they dive into scripture and practical wisdom that has helped them in their personal and parenting journeys. Enjoy! Scripture:Phil 4v8-9Romans 8v1 Acts 262 Corinthians 7v8-12Hebrews 10v25Deuteronomy 12v5So Why Go To Church episode: Book Recommendations:Your Best Self and Boundaries for Your Soul by Dr. Alison Cook Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series

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Phil continues our series on Shaped By Scripture with Obedience & Surrender

Continuing our series of lectio discussions, in this episode we look at one of Fred's favorite passages in all of Scripture: Phil 4:4-9. Paul's words to the Philippians are packed full of encouragement and guidance in how we are to follow Christ. Can we rejoice? More importantly, can we rejoice... always? Even in the midst of difficult circumstances? St Paul wrote to Timothy, "Follow me as I follow Christ." In many ways, those words are for us too! But what does that look like? How do we balance the "being" with the "doing"? Furthermore, in the face of negativity, discouragement, division, and so much in the world that can be troubling to our minds and hearts, how do we maintain our hope? How do we guard our hearts and minds to avoid temptation, fear, anxiety, and despair? The answers to these questions all form the core of our lectio discussion this week! I See a Movement (https://www.drawnear.me/podcast-drawnear/104) (previous episode we mentioned) Buy I Believe in Love here! (https://amzn.to/40Wn0Cv) Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual) *Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! *"Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Our final selection in this series is drawn from "On Meditating Upon Death" (Book 1, Chapter 23), "On the Final Desire" (Book 3, Chapter 9), and "On the Clear Day of Eternity" (Book 3, Chapter 48). The podcast (14 minutes) contains only these three excerpts, read without comment.Scripture: Phil 3:14; (1 Macc 2:63); (Sir 7:6); (Sir 38:22); Luke 21:36; Matt 24:44; 2 Cor 6:2; Rom 6:8; Ecc 7:2; Psalm 144:4; Luke 12:33; 16:9; 1 Pet 2:11; Heb 13:14; John 14:21; 4:14; 1:16; Luke 18:19; John 14:1-3; Heb 11:13; 1 Cor 13:12; Gen 47:9; Col 3:11; Matt 25:34; Psalm 71:12; 27:9; 14:6; Matt 6:21; Gal 5:24 . . . . This was the last podcast in the series The Imitation of Christ.

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.The 29th podcast (11 mins) in our series is "On Desiring Eternal Life" (Book 3, Chapter 49).Scripture: Phil 1:23-24; Jas 1:17; Rom 8:21; Luke 22:18; Josh 1:6; Eph 4:24; Isa 61:3; Phil 1:20.Powerful sentences: * "It's not by your own meditating and striving that you receive these gifts, but solely by the gracious mercy of my supreme grace and divine care."Help me to see you, Lord, not depending on my own strength or strategies. * "My friend, fire often burns with more smoke than flames... Sometimes you imagine you are praying earnestly and sincerely, but you are not pure or perfect, but praying out of your own selfish desires."Help me to burn with holy fire... * "You must often do what your nature doesn't want to do and not do what your desires want to do."Father, purify my heart and mind and will, thoughts and words and deeds and desires—making me a new person. * "There is scarcely anything that is harder to deny and die to yourself than seeing others be elevated while you are commanded to do things which seem of little or no importance."My God, do whatever it takes to make me humble. * "But consider, my friend, the exceeding rewards for these brief earthly labors in my eternal kingdom."Clarify and sharpen my vision of eternity, O Lord. Next: "On Not Resting on Goods and Gifts" (Book 3, Chapter 21), "On Delight Above All Things" (Book 3, Chapter 34), and "On the Free Spirit" (Book 3, Chapter 26)

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.This podcast (12 minutes) contains and is based on most of "On the Loss of All Comfort" (Book 2, Chapter 9).Scripture: Phil 4:11-13; Ps 30:6-8,10-11; Job 7:18; Rev 2:7. Practical application:(1) Don't allow ourselves to lose faith or perspective just because we are going through hard times.(2) Don't allow ourselves to lose faith or perspective just because we are going through long, extended, hard times when we feel despair.(3) Let's not portray ourselves to insiders (fellow pilgrims) or to outsiders as though we have never struggled with temptation, wavered in zeal, or felt the "withdrawal of divine favor." Thomas à Kempis was a realist, as well as an idealist. His example is well worth emulating..Personal sharing:Person.Grace & Ungrace I (introduction, from Lamentations) -- Douglas JacobyGrace & Ungrace II -- Douglas & Vicki JacobyGrace & Ungrace III -- Douglas & Vicki JacobyNext: "On Bearing Injustices" (Book 3, Chapter 19 -- original title: Bearing Injuries is the Proof of True Patience") and "On Christ's Obedience to the Father" (Book 3, Chapter 13).

I know I know, it's been a while! I'm explaining  everything here and this episode will leave you encouraged! This is the final episode of the Anxiety Series! Scripture: Phil 4:6-7 Matt 6:27 and 34 Call to Action:  How can you walk more boldly? Instagram: @momsarecalled

July 10th, 2022 Sermon at King's Chapel Fl from Charlie Woodward. Scripture: Phil. 2:1-11 This is Part 6 of our sermon series, "God's Family Values"

Do we want to be part of the solution? This episode provides amazing insight from a well respected black therapist. Want the world to change? Remember CHANGE is a complete sentence."I am a part of the change I wish to see"--Dr. Catherine JacksonThe Wednesdays With Watson podcast awarded one of Dr. Jackson's patients funds for pro bono counseling. This is the purpose of this podcast, if you are interested in supporting this mission, click here.Stick around until the end as Dr. Jackson walks us through a guided meditation to calm our nervous systems.Dr. Catherine Jackson joins the Wednesdays With Watson podcast to end the series on racial trauma. It was important to us to secure a therapist of color that could speak to racial trauma from a personal point of view as well as an educated view as a clinical psychologist. Dr. Jackson walks through the interviews on racial trauma and helps us understand the psychological aspects. A little about Dr. Jackson:Dr. Catherine Jackson (Dr. J) is a licensed clinical psychologist and a board certified neurotherapist.  A sought after international speaker and media expert who's been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, CNN and many other media outlets, Dr. J shares a wealth of information with others on topics related to mental wellness, the brain and holistic health. She is the owner of Optimal Neuroholistic Services (ONS), author of The Couch Experience: A Guide to Good Therapy and creator of The Couch Experience Therapy and Wellness Card Decks. Dr. J is a DEIJ expert and clinical supervisor  who is passionate about mental health. She helps people rewire their brains, mindset and habits so they think, feel and communicate at their best. To Contact Dr. Jackson, click here.Scripture: Phil 1:13, Genesis 1:26-27

We get so caught up in social media, comparison, being busy, hustling for our worth, juggling a life that we don't even want. It's time to make the change, to be the change and design a new, more fulfilling life of contentment and purpose. Are you always on the go, looking for a more slow-paced life? Are you living life to the busy and not to the full? Take the summer and let go of social media, let go of posting all your activities and insstead, embrace the ooey gooey goodness of your life. Rascal Flats song Mayberry: LyricsPeter Bregman Quote:"Being bored is a precious thing, a state of mind we should pursue, once boredom sets in, our minds being to wander, looking for something exciting, something intersting to land on. And that's where creativity arises."Scripture: Phil 4:6-8Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.Do you want to live a life of regret?  3 ways to finding YOU again, to letting go of what doesn't serve you, to discover what's important.Resources:One of my favorite books: the Compound Effect by Darren Hardy reminds us:“You alone are responsible for what you do, don't do, or how you respond to what's done to you.” ...“Small, Smart Choices + Consistency + Time = RADICAL DIFFERENCE” It's the compound effect, each small choice builds on another. Amy Carney's Summer Printables on Creating a Summer of SignificanceStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: You're A Part Of A Bigger Relationship Title: What Is Worship? Scripture: Phil. 2:9-11; Rev. 15:4; Matt. 3:2-3; John 4: 12-23, 29

In this section of Scripture (Phil. 2:19-30) Paul synthesizes the themes he spent the first two chapters of Philippians establishing by using Timothy and Epaphroditus' work and lives to demonstrate faithfulness, humility, obedience, and sacrifice. Through their personification of these traits we can make application in our lives as believers.

Speaker: Jimmy MickellsScripture: Phil. 4:22 Download 10032021A.mp3

When we gather for worship this summer, we will focus on One Verse of Scripture each week. Our hope is that each verse will shape our thoughts and actions as we follow Jesus in our everyday lives. May these summer months be a season of recalibration, ordering our values, and bringing us all to a deeper surrender to God.

Speaker: Jeremy HycheScripture: Phil. 2:21 Download 07252021P.mp3

Pillar of Mental Health 1: Finances Many of us fail to connect the state of our mind to the state of our finances. In this episode, Lexi B shares 5 tips for financial healing. Key Points: -Be real about where you are and get clear about where you want to be -Plan a budget that includes taking care of you -Change your poverty mindset -Pay your tithes! -Take care of what you have so God can bless you with more. Scripture Phil 4:19 NLT   Financial Resources www.thebrokeblackgirl.com www.myfabfinance.com  

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Finding Strength and Satisfaction in a Self-Centered World, Part 2Series: Tweets from Heaven (God's most "viral" verses) Scripture: Phil 4:13 Episode 450 Josh shows you the true source of stamina and contentment for your journey of life. You don’t have to be like Gollum—striving to find “Your precious” only to get uglier and more obsessed with every jaunt of the journey. You can be content in this life. Visit gospeldaily.org for more on this and previous series!

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Finding Strength and Satisfaction in a Self-Centered World, Part 1Series: Tweets from Heaven (God's most "viral" verses) Scripture: Phil 4:13 Episode 449 Josh shows you the true source of stamina for the journey of life, and how you can experience a deep sense of contentment. You don’t have to be like Gollum—striving to find “Your precious” only to get uglier and more obsessed with every jaunt of the journey. You can be content in this life. Visit gospeldaily.org for more on this and previous series!

Scripture: Phil. 2:5-11; Matt. 4:18-20; Acts 9, John 21, 1 John 3:16-18 Leading Question: How does one explain a life-long commitment to God? Our lesson this week focuses of the example of Jesus in giving all for humanity, then on several New Testament characters who accepted his invitation to a life-long commitment. Question: How does Jesus’ example reflect his invitation to his followers for a life-long commitment? Philippians 2 contains the famous passage describing Jesus’ emptying himself for us: Philippians 2:1-11 (NRSV): If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2 ...

WelcomeCH4 279 Make way, make way, for Christ the KingPrayers of Adoration and Confession, including Lord’s PrayerGodly Play StoryCH4 366 Come into the streets with me!Scripture: Phil 2:1-11 Matt 21:1-11MP 167 Give me oil in my lamp SermonCH4 468 Son of God, eternal SaviourIntimations/Offering/Next WeekPrayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession CH4 364 All glory, laud and honourGraceSupport the show (https://www.wonderful.org/charity/monifiethparishchurchofscotland)

Speaker: James Anson. Scripture: Phil 2:19-30. Description: Paul planted the church at Phillipi. He is now estranged from them in a Roman prison cell. In this message Pastor James expands on Paul’s love for the church and his longing for people to care more about the things of Jesus Christ. Timothy and Epaphroditus are two of his sons in the faith. He can rely on them and trust them to care for the people left in Phillipi. Pastor James draws key points on growing in our love and care for others who will grow into strong followers of Christ, making disciples of others.

Jesus gets into a conversation about waste and worship and wealthy and poor with his disciples today. He ends it with a familiar phrase “the poor will always be with us. What does it mean for us, as followers of Jesus who want to work against poverty, that the poor will be with us? Does it directly contradict our work? Why do anything if it won’t make a difference? What if we have been reading this one wrong the whole time? Scripture: Phil 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 Song: "Unashamed" written by D. McKelvey, et al.; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Being on Time - Many people have a habit of being late to meetings, work, and appointments. For most people, time is money and they hate for their time to be wasted. Being on time takes zero talent and shows discipline. It gives a good first impression.   Scripture: Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”     According to Rick Warren “Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set amount of it. You can make more money, but you can't make more time.”.   Work Ethic - Cutting corners may seem like the easy way out but it always leads to dead-ends. Doing your work with honesty and dedication will take you to new heights. Take pride in the quality of the work you’re doing.   Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”      “Never stop doing your best, just because someone doesn’t give you credit.”   “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”   “You can’t have a Million Dollar dream, with a minimum wage work ethic.     Effort - Give your everything when you do something. You shouldn’t regret afterward that you didn’t make enough effort to make things happen. Always do your best.   Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”     The effort is what it takes to get something done. Your dreams will take time. It will take efforts and require dedication and sacrifice. But in the end, it WILL be worth it.     “Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” - Arnold Palmer The effort will release its reward only after you refuse to quit. Poem - Don’t Quit. (Link below)     Body Language -Your body language speaks volumes about you. Be aware of your body language and make sure it is saying the message you want to communicate.   Scripture 1 Cor 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.”     “What you do speaks so loud, that I cannot hear what you say.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson       Energy (Motivation) -There can be days in which our energy levels are low, we don’t feel motivated and we don't want to get out bed. Stay focused. Focus on your goals. If you know you’re "Why" it will be easier to stay motivated.     Scripture: Phil 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”   Motivation is an inner driving force that pushes you to do and accomplish things. It is comprised of a strong desire, ambition, and the realization of the importance of what to want to do. In order to accomplish anything, you need a driving force, otherwise, nothing would happen. A simple wish is not strong enough to make you take action. A wish is a weak desire, but only a strong desire can drive you forward, to act and accomplish aims and goals. Motivation is awakened by both internal and external factors, which stimulate the desire and the energy to continue being interested and committed to a job, action or goal. It is the process that stimulates people to act, do things, and accomplish goals.   What can help you to get motivated? You need to know exactly what you want. Your goal should be clear. You need to be aware of it benefits of what you want to accomplish. You need to keep the desire, enthusiasm, and zest constantly alive.   Show Links: 5-Day Challenge - https://bit.ly/2SeXt4n Don’t Quit Poem - http://bit.ly/D2DDontQuit 

Scripture: Phil 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Prayer:  Lord. Grant us the strength to press towards our goal. Amen. It starts with passion. We find the thing inside of us that lights us up every single day, and we begin our journey to greatness riding on a wave on excitement and enthusiasm. But this passion can only take us so far. Eventually, the excitement starts to fade, and our motivation declines. Many of us quit, defeated, but the successful one’s forge on, fueled by a seemingly endless supply of mental strength and determination. They have a hunger – an unwavering force that drives them to defy the odds and continue when everything and everyone could not. They want it more than they want air. It gives them the power to conquer the fears, the failures, the setbacks and survive the months, years or sticking with Plan A.  My husband said to me yesterday, when Plan A fails – revert to plan A, and I say there is only Plan A there is no Plan B. Hunger is a hard thing to hang onto in the face of doubt, but there are some ways to find and feed that hunger and stay motivated when you’re struggling to see the light and to keep forging on. Here are six thing I have found help me to stay on track with Plan A Change your environment. Create a routine. Anticipate roadblocks. Always keep learning. In the words of Dr. Seuss “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Change your language. Nourish your body   Yes, massive success requires massive focus and massive clarity.  I call it clearing the deck to focus on what is most important. But as monumental as it seems, it is only the sum of the consistent efforts we put forth. It is a process, a journey. So let that journey (and all the little choices we make each day) be fueled by passion and hunger our Dare2Dream Mindset – because putting all these together, you are unstoppable. Before we close out this episode, I wanted to give you and update on my recent book. It finally dropped earlier this week Real Girlfriends Pray, Devotional Journal is available n Amazon and Barnes & Noble just I time for the Holiday. Take a look at the show notes for a link. Don’t forget, if you are enjoying these Podcasts, take the time to subscribe, and give me a rating and comment son iTunes   Show Links:  Real Girlfriends Pray Devotional Journal - https://amzn.to/2zPrXCN Website: www.dare2dreamcareerscom Schedule you Discovery Call:  https://bit.ly/2rIJ462 Facebook: https://bit.ly/2sO4n6D Instagram: https://bit.ly/2A2PVxG YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ND6VfU Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaealy

Welcome to the Dare to Dream Podcast with Rev. Lisa Ealy, Episode 2. Today, our episode “Focusing on your Goals” - to manifest your dream job. I want to take this time first to honor God as the head of my life and the director of all things Lisa including Dare2Dream.   Please allow me to read a scripture into your hearing and follow with a prayer.   Scripture: Phil 3:13-16 Beloved,[a] I do not consider that I have made it my own;[b] but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly[c]call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us then who are mature be of the same mind; and if you think differently about anything, this too God will reveal to you. 16 Only let us hold fast to what we have attained. (NRSV) Let us pray – Gracious God, I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning me towards —to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back. So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track let’s stay on it. Amen. Let jump right into our topic today “Focusing on your Goals” - to manifest your dream job. When we begin to focus on our Goal, we do something called pressing in or leaning in. So what is Press - It is a steadily applied weight or force, to move in a certain direction, Strain with urgency, haste or great attention. How fitting for our theme “Focus on the Goal, Press towards the goal.” Scripture Says to Press towards the High Calling of Jesus.  And that is so applicable to our topic today. What I know to be true is that things that are high or sitting high are often hard or hardest to reach.  We either must stretch, get on our tippy toes, get a stepping stool, or ask for help or unfortunately never reach what it is that we were reaching for in the first place. And that won’t do when we have a goal to reach and no time for delay.  So, let’s keep on pressing, keep on reaching and keep on striving to reach and ultimately manifest our dream. Because the only time of truth is right now.  We know that the gift of life is only given right now. We must learn to let go of past if we wish to experience our lives in the present. We must learn to let go of the pull of the future as well. I heard a wise woman say, “that is future tripping.” which is something that may not ever come to pass, but none the less we are spending today’s energy focusing on it. Then we have the past, the past is a memory to cherish and to grow from, and the future is promised to no one. Realize Deeply, that the present moment is all you have.   “If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience more of the same. The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence. The quality of your consciousness at this moment is what shapes the future.” – Eckhart Tolle   “My Presence is my Super Power to create the future I See and Want.” The Future God is calling all of us towards.   Your goals, vision, and mission will drive your ability to achieve your dream career but not just that - it will also dive your ability to achieve your dream life and anything else you desire to manifest.  Let me say that again – Your goals, vision, and mission will drive your ability to achieve your dream career but not just that - it will also drive your ability to achieve your dream life land anything else you desire to manifest.  So, keep going -  keep pressing - keep leaning in towards the prize of your highest calling, don’t hold yourself back, don’t allow fear or sticking thinking, the old self or the lizard brain to stop you. Learn to love the butterflies in your stomach and let them lead you onward towards your dream job and dream life. Just simply lean into the highest calling and look and see what happens.  I recall when I was in my twenties… I attend a class at church during what we called them the Christian Institute. A week of intense Christian learning. The instructor talked about praying over our goals, but first shared the importance of writing them down, some call this making it plain. I call it capturing your dream planning.  It does two things, it provides a focus for your prayer - but when you achieve, and you will achieve it -  it is a reminder and will push you forward to achieve more than you ever thought possible.   Now I do not want you to think that prayer is a magic formula or like fairy dust, but there are times when God ‘s answer to our prayer is Yes! But there are other times when the answers are - not yet, or wait and even NO.  But we need to be careful about our prayers because God’s answer of no may men this is not for you.  But don’t ever stop praying. No matter the answer. This also reminds me of how we need to heed to what God may be saying to us and perhaps we are praying for the wrong thing, and it is a sign to keep seeking his will and keep praying.   But whatever the answer, do not give up hope in well doing. Your goal may be the journey itself.   Let us now turn our attention to our homework for this podcast.   There are a few things I need you to do these next few days as homework. What do you need to focus on? Identify if there is something holding you back? Write out 1-2 goals this week that can be accomplished in one week’s time. Journal/Meditate: I am being called to… I am being called.   As I close, I have a few reminders. I am so grateful for everything that is happening right now. Please take a few minutes to subscribe to the Dare2Dream Podcast and give me a review. I will be choosing reviewers at random to receive Dare2Dream t-shirts or mugs, and I know you will love them.  I am also hoping you will share this movement with your friends and join us on social media using the hashtag #Dare2Dream. We’ve also have a free Dare2Dream bonus that you can download and print just -  go to Dare2Dreamcareers.com to grab it.  Before I go today, I need to hear from you and your story and what you are gleaning from this Podcast.  I would love to hear from you! If you would like to share your own Dare2Dream story, or if you have any topics you would like to hear addressed on the Dare2Dream podcast, please feel free to reach out to us via email using the form at Dare2Dreamcareers.com.  And finally, during our next episode, we will be discussing “Getting More focus in your focus” to manifest your dream. Don’t forget - be sure to check us out at Dare2Dreamcareers.com for more information on our official launch date and to stay connected with us on our journey forward. Until then ~ Making Dream Happen!!  I’m your host, Rev. Lisa.

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