Welcome to this week’s “In the Little things” Podcast. As we sit in the second week of this new podcast with my good friend, Jennifer. I find myself having a hard time with focusing my mind on things of God. (Colossians 3:2) “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” The world noise just keeps getting louder and louder BUT God's voice and love is more and more powerful for those who live in Christ! For when we become children of God, it's His voice, His guidance, and His laws that keeps us, sustains, and ultimately gives us peace. Case in point...
“True Story”…
JENNIFER MOVING TO ORLANDO.. WOW!!!
God uses our circumstances to refine us, shape us, mold us, and sanctify us! In essence, He wants to grow us (in maturity) and bring us closer to Him. He wants us to become more and more like Jesus! HOW? Well, first and foremost we need to Admit we need God! Sometimes our pride can get in the way of this first step. We can believe in our own abilities, power, and wisdom. We need to humble ourselves and realize without him we are nothing!
Scriptures: “Promises”
(Jeremiah 29:11) "Set your minds on things that are above not on the things on earth!"
(Romans 8:37) “Yet, in ALL things, we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming VICTORY through HIM who loved us [so much to come down out of Glory and die for our sins to be forgiven]
(1John 4:18) “There is no fear in love. But perfect Love [God's Love] drives out all fear!”
(1Peter 5: 7 - 10) “Cast all you cares, anxieties, and or worries once and for all on Him, for He cares about you deeply! Resist the Devil who prowls around waiting to devour someone, but instead resist him and be firmly rooted in your faith in God, the God of Grace will Himself complete, confirm strengthen and establish you!
(Philippians 4:13) “I [you and me] can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose – I am self- sufficient in Christ's sufficiency; I am ready for anything [circumstance] and anything through Him who lives in me and gives me inner strength, peace, and confidence].”
(Jeremiah 29:11) “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,' says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope!”
CHALLENGE:Once you've learned your faith's ABC's … then and only then will the circumstances in your life no longer shake you up! Stand firmly on the Word of God and be in His Word everyday so that It will grow deep roots within your spirit and soul! God's promises are absolute and never changing! His love is intentional and eternal for you! As your loving “ABBA Father”, His word says:“I will never leave you or forsake you!” He will give you what you need (not what you think you need) He has sustained you this far, hasn't He?!
Guided Prayer:“Heavenly Father, Thank you for your unconditional love. Thank you for always patiently and lovingly walking with us in all our circumstances!Help us, Lord, to always put away our pride. Help us to seek You and hold fast to Your Word/ Promises! In Jesus Name! AMEN"
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