The Purpose Devotionals: Recent Episodes
Nathalie
We were all created with a purpose in mind also known as a calling. Have you ever wondered; why you have a passion for some things and others you don't? Well this is because God created you with a purpose, which is also tied to having fulfilment and peace in your life to mention a few. This podcast is a blend of the Purpose Devo blog found on the Purposedevotionals website, and some discussions surrounding; discovering your God given purpose, the plans God has for your life and how to have a Godly perpective on todays issues. Lets talk all things faith, life and your journey in Christ.
"He left the 99 to find the One" Today's message is to encourage you that you hold value in God's eyes.Scripture Matthew 18:10-14
How do you trust again when something hasnt changed or you've been betrayed.Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Have you asked youreself whether you do things to please people? What is people pleasing anyways and whats so wrong about it?Lets talk..Scripture: Galation 1:10
Today we talk about Jeremiah the prophet of God. Being called by God does not mean you will not face challenges. Lets read how he made it through.
Scripture; Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm 55:18-19
Have you ever asked whether God sees you? And have you asked yourself why you ask this? This may be due to how people treat you or how you have been treated in the past. Today we talk about the parable of the Lost Son. Scriptures Luke 15:24-32, Ephesians 3:12
Have you ever stopped to think on why you do certain things? Or asked yourself what do you value ? What makes you, you?
Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun. Ecc 2:11
Are you controlling? Be honest. Today we talk about the controlling aspect of life.Scripture 1 samuel 15:22-23
Being alone and loneliness are 2 separate things. Today let's call it an intro who knows, there may be a part 2!
Scripture John 16:31
Today we are talking about mental health. A topic so highly discussed but not totally understood.
Scripture: John 14:1-4
We all want to be blessed and want our "barns" or bank accounts to overflow. However do we know the basic principles to manage such a lifestyle? Scriptures Luke 16:10, Genesis 39:4, Genesis 39:22
What does it mean to not be yoked with unbelievers? Scriptures 2 Corinthians 6:14, Numbers 25:1-3
Ever wondered about the times we are in? Or how we even got there? The Bible tells us we should always be aware of the times but what attitude should we have? Scriptures; Jude 17-23
Being set apart means at times you may be the only one standing. Instead of following worldly standards find out what the Lord has to say about you through his word. Scripture Galations 1:10
Hello and welcome to another episode! Do you know who your friends are? And can you distinguish your foes? Scripture Judges 6:7-9, Amos 3:3, John 7:24
We are always faced with decisions in life. Not making a decision is also counted as a decision. Lets learn how decisions were important in the Bible. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30:19, Jerimiah 42:1-6, continued verses 9-22 Acts 16:6
What are you planning for? Does your plan include or exlude God? Or are you going through life as a test run. God has created you with a Purpose, but how do we know and follow the purpose? Scripture Psalm 139:14
The Gift of God came at a price. But we received it for free. What is our understanding of the gift? Scriptures; Ephesians 2:8-9
We have been redeemed but what does that actually mean? Scripture; Psalm 27:10, Luke 15:17
What are your priorties? What are you building? In the hustle and bustle of life do we ever stop to think on whether we are bearing real fruit for the Lord? Scriptures Psalm 39:5-6
Trusting the process may be hard at times especially when you don't know where it is leading you. Scripture: Mark 4:26-29
Jesus Died for our sins, but what part do we play? Being part of the body we all have a function but how do we know whether we are functioning?
Scriptures: Mathew 26:26-28, Revelation 10:8-9
Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8
Being molded whilst things are happening in our lives may not always feel good or easy. However can you trust the Lord with the future? Especially when the past has seemingly marred or dented you. Do you know you still have a future?
Sometimes we find ourselves setting goals. This is good, however are those goals preventing you from making any moves in the present?
Scriptures Isaiah 55:8-9 Acts 9:4-6
Words have power but do even the words we don't pay attention to? Scripture: Numbers 12, Revelation 12:11
All of us has a calling, but how do we know we are walking in it? Has God spoken to you about your calling? And are you doing it? Today we delve into what can hinder us from stepping into our calling?
Today we look in Gideon's story. He went from being seen as a "nobody" to leading an army to defeat an enemy that far outweighed them in every way. This was an overnight success. Especially how the Lord blessed him. Have you ever thought about what you will you do when your prayers are answered?
Scriptures: Judges 6
Fear is one of the most detrimental emotions we can have. It not only affects you mentally but also physically. which is why I believe the Bible tells us multiple times to refrain from this. Lets discuss why fear should not be the norm in your life and how its not "fun and games".
Scriptures: Job 3:25, 1 Corinthians 4:7, John 9:2
In todays episode we talk about those specific moments or seasons where you feel overlooked or unnoticed. Could this be intentional or a preparation for better? Where are your values placed these days? Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46
Mark 12:31 says; The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Loving yourself is essential to love your neighbor but it goes deeper than that. Some people think it is the act of simply buying new things for yourself but did you know that the process of loving yourself starts internally?
Scriptures Mark 12:31, Psalm 139 , Isaiah 61:3
There is no doubt that the times have changed and that the way we are living is very different than that of our predecessors.
Join me as I interview a young influencer discussing her journey in her faith in this world that we are in.
Scripture; Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Have you stopped to question your way of thinking? This has more of an effect than you may be aware of. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:22-25
Do you know about the story of Gideon? When we walk with the Lord we are no longer our old selves we are a new creation. Lets explore what happens when we walk with the Lord.
Scripture: Judges 6
In this episode me and a guest speaker will be discussing conflicts and how we should be handling certain topics. Buckle up for another interesting episode!
Scripture 1 Corinthians 6:6-7
The places of hurt in our lives doesnt get visited much but imagine a festering wound that goes untreated. Jesus can heal you, but are you willing to give up the hurt? Scripture 2 kings 4:8-37
Self esteem plays a huge part in our decisions, what we tolerate and how we look after ourselves. But the way we see ourselves may not neccesarily be true, we most likely may be undervalueing ourselves. Scripture 1 Samuel 18:7-8, Jerimiah 1:6-7, Luke 4:43.
Shame is something alot of us may suffer from but not even realise. As children of God shame is not our portion. Be delivered today! Scripture Luke 15:11-31
What happens if they leave? Sometimes we fear situations like being alone, or upsetting someone. Which leads us to comprimise. Maybe we should ask ourselves why? Scriptures: Galations 1:10, 2:14
What you value in life can determine your decisions and how you see you self, to name a few. Have you ever evaluated how you value yourself? Scriptures: Galations 1:10
In this episode we review Ezekial chapter 37. The situation where everything seemed hopeless however the situation changed as he spoke. Which brings me to the question are we speaking death or life?
Once we accept Christ into our hearts we go through a transformation. Being set apart from the world is a lifestyle. Today we shed light on the meaning. Scripture 1 Peter 2:9.
Sometimes it may seem that the opposition is getting ground in our lives but that may not be the reality of things. Today we look at the story of Elisha and how God gave him the victory of his enemies. Scriptures 2 Kings 6:16-17, Romans 8
Dreading a situation incapacitates us. We have all heard of the term 'What if'. But do you that this (on the negative side) creates negative emotions and imaginations? Today we discuss some examples.
On a daily basis there are different types of information propogated from a range of sources. Some are good others are bad. Some are fact some are false. But are we feeding on the TRUTH? Which is the word of God? Scripture John 8:32, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 4:4
Today we talk the action behind the words. Is God calling you to act? Scriptures; James 1:22 -24
Today we talk about our calling and situations in life that may not be easy to handle. Scriptures Exodus 4:10, 10:28, 13:17
God can be doing a new thing in your life but is your comfort zone resisting? Today we talk about how we can work against ourselves when presented with a new thing. Scripture Isaiah 43:18-19
Today we take a look at the parable of the Wedding Banquet. Are we preparing ourselves for the call of God? Or have we been distracted with 'life'?
Scripture Matthew: 22:2
In this episode I give a few pointers on how to sustain the changes you can make in your life. We all make resolutions but many of us stick to them?
Being thankful can open more doors and focusing on the negative . In this episode we dive into an example on what being thankful can lead to. Scripture Luke 17:11-19
Choosing to be faithful in difficult situations can be hard, but this is why we were given the Holy Spirit to help us stand in boldness, all we need to do is ask. What are you standing in faith for in 2022? Scriptures: John 11:40, Isaiah 7:9
Feeling not good enough is not from God. The reason why Jesus came was to save us from Sin, meaning it was never us being good enough but us acknowledging that HE is good enough and that's why we live!! Scriptures: Luke 5:8-10
Today I'm giving my testimony on how I got delivered and healed from food intolerences.
People pleasing naturally has a negative connotation attached to it but sometimes it can be so suttle we hardly recognise we can do it. The dangers come when we comprimise. Scriptures 1 Samuel 15:2 -3 & 7-9
Also known as the lack of decision making. May not be as safe as you think. Scriptures John 15:26 - 27
Most of us are praying for family members that are not yet in Christ, but did you know that you being in Christ also holds power?
Scriptures: Acts 2:39, Genesis 18:19
Guarding your heart can be in many forms, what you watch, what hear or what you say. Scriptures Proverbs 4:23-25, Matthew 15:18
Denying yourself might sound easier than it actually is, but have we questioned ourselves whether we value something even more than Christ? God gave up his only son for us, but what are you prepared to give up?
Scriptures: Galatians 2:20, Luke 22:42
Seek ye first the kingdom of God.(Matt 6:33) What seems to be perfect on the outside may not always be what you think it is. Which is exactly what wordly wealth is. Scripture Psalm 49.
It's easy to pray for what we desire; such as a new house, car etc. but are we leaving out some essentials that Jesus warned his disciples to pray about? Lets take a look.
- Scriptures: Luke
- 21:56
- 22:31-32
- 22:40
Have you ever paused to see where your life is going? Today we discuss Jeremiah 5:30-31.
When God calls we may feel that we are not worthy or cut out for the job. But through what lens are we making this judgement? Scripture: Jerimiah 1:4-8.
What do we do when we're in trouble? The thing/person you rely is who you believe has "all" the answers. But did you know that only God can save you from sadness, bad habits, toxic relationships etc? Scriptures Psalm 25:15, Psalm 121.
Sometimes we can worry about whether we are walking in the purpose of God. God is in our lives to guide and to help us, that's why he sent his Holy Spirit. Today we discuss the approach we should be taking to help us remain on track. Scriptures: Psalm 139, Genesis 12
We may have witnessed in our lives some situations that we deem to have received "Justice" for. Sometimes we forget that the foundation of the throne of God is Justice and righteousness. Today we shed light on how we view injustice in our lives and our attitude towards God. #healingheart. Scripture Psalm 89:4, Psalm 37, Genesis 4:8-11
In today's episode. I shed light on some issues that may not be completly dealt with in our lives. People come and go, and as relational beings we can get affected. However God can cover all those past hurts and place joy i our hearts. Therefore be encouraged. Scriptures John 8:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-9
We shouldn't be complacent in our current situations. God can and WILL change your life, we only need to believe. Scriptures Isaiah 49:8 , 2 Corinthians 6:2
Hey All, The main topic today surrounds around Exodus 14 where the Israelites left Egypt (the land of slavery). Have you ever thought that changing for a better life is harder than just staying where you are or even returning to where you were seems more like an easier option? Well here's why... Scriptures; Exodus 14:10-13, 1 Samuel 12:16
When we focus on ourselves we magnify issues, however when we think of others and intercede for them we will notice that healing comes to us. Scriptures Isaiah 58:6-9, James 5:16, Matthew 25:31-46
Most of us have come from backgrounds that may not bring good memories, but do we know that God can make all things good. Today we talk about relinquinshing control and trusting the Lord to form you, but we have to be willing. Scripture Mark 6:34, Exodus 3, 4.
Meaning who are you in Christ? What did God have in mind when he created you? Have you ever questioned this? Man does not determine whether you are beautiful or handsome good etc; God does. And when the Lord created you he said it was good. Scriptures Psalm 139:13-14, Isaiah 43:1, 1-3, 1 Samuel 15:24, 26
A new season is on the horizon, but why do we find ourselves looking back? Is it the fear of the unknown? In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of looking back in your life; especially when God is taking you forward. Scriptures: Matthew 10:19, Luke 9:62, 1 Kings 19:19-20, Proverbs 20:4, Job 4:8, Genesis 19.
New begginings are on the horizon, but are you prepared? Today we delve into the book of Exodus and see how God prepared the Israelites for the new chapter. Scriptures: Exodus chapter 12, Matthew 26:17-30, Luke 22:7-38
To follow the Lord, we need to do so wholeheartedly. Today on the PurposePod we discuss what that truly means. Scriptures: Matthew 10:19, Revelation 3:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Kings 9:3-9, Mark 10:17-31
The blessing comes when you are a blessing unto others. In this episode we discuss the Parable about the Sheep and the goats and important it is to Sow. Scriptures; Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Matthew 10:42
Did you know you are chosen to change things in your generation? We are living experiences that some of our ancestors could only dream about but are we fulfilling our God given purpose? Today we explore the story of Abraham who was called out from his family to serve the Lord and for that gained long lasting renown. Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-3, Joshua 24:2-3, Isaiah 58.
So far we are focused on coming out of this pandemic but has anyone considered the effects this is having on the children of this era? Today we discuss a topic that may not have been discussed as of yet. How will the children of today and the future of tomorrow lead societies based on what they are seeing today? Calling all people, parents or not, lets discuss this on the Purpose Pod. Scriptures: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24, Psalms 23:4, Job 9:34, Proverbs 29:15
When you trust God that's when you will behold the miraculous. When you let go you are available to receive more.
Today's we learn afew lessons from the life of Jacob to see what happens when we let go of what we thought our lives should be like.
Scriptures
- Genesis 42:36-38
- Genesis 43:11-14
- Genesis 46:3
- Genesis 48:11
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Welcome to the Purpose Devotionals! Where we talk about finding your God given purpose and how to walk in it.
Today we are talking about 'Should Singles seek advice from Marrieds’ or just Singles?' In this episode we look at both sides of the fence from a single and marrieds’ point of view and how we should treat advice.
Scriptures
- Titus 2:3-6
- 1 John 4:1
- 1 Corinthians 7
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Being in repentance is a blessing but harbouring guilt isn't. Today we discuss just how the feeling of guilt can stop you from making progress in your life.
Scriptures
- 1 Samuel 8:4-9
- 1 Samuel 12:19-24
- Acts 3:15
- Acts 3:17-19
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On this episode we will be talking about why we crave man's acceptance over God, could it be that it is because we don'y know our value?
Scriptures:
- 1 Samuel 10:6
- 1 Samuel 13:11 - 14
- 1 Samuel 15:9 - 15
- 1 Samuel 15:19 - 22
- Isaiah 43:1
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Today on the Purpose Devo the Topic is about resisting anxiety. There are too many offers that would lead us to anxiety, but how can we resist it if it's all arouund us? Check out the discussion.
Here are the scriptures mentioned in the Podcast.
- John 14:1
- Matthew 13:2-9 & 18:23
- Philippians 4:6
- Psalm 112:7
- Bonus Psalm 46:10
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Nathalie
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Today I'm reading 'Who's report do you trust in' (Blog post Voice over)
Words of wisdom: Check the facts aka test the spirits
Who's report do you trust in'
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Today I'm reading 'And then the end will come' (Blog post Voice over)
Lets act out of faith and not fear
Andthentheendwillcome
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Check out the latest Blog posts on https://thepurposedevotionals.com Today I'm reading 'When nobody undertstands' from my Teen Blog'
Whennobodyunderstands
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Today I'm reading 'Though it tarries wait for it, for it will surely come'
thewaitingseason
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A few points to consider
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Take advise from long healthy marriages, they are best in giving you insight
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Every relationship is unique, in regards to advice; take some leave some
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Take your ideas out of it; time to toss those romantic novels out
This eposodes expounds on my recent blog about patience and waiting, check it out at www.thePurposedevotionals.com enjoy!
Hi Purpose listeners,
Today I upload a video I recorded on the 2nd of August. Lol sorry about the lateness, lets talk about when God created the Garden of Eden all the way to the parables of Jesus about the Kingdom of God.
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Stay blessed
Nathalie
What is Outside adornment today? Lets break it down on this episode of The Purpose Devotional.
Outside Adornment, what does it mean to you? Are we leading with our outside appearance? Are we Christians losing our identity to the world? Lets talk about it in this part 1 episode of the Purpose Devotional.