Deeper Waters: Recent Episodes
Melanie
The "Deeper Waters" podcast is a weekly devotional by Melanie Nortje, that focuses on sharing the message of Jesus Christ and how we can live out The Word of God practically. I hope to help others go deeper in their relationship with God by not shying away from the difficult questions you may have about God and Christianity. Together, let's go out into the world to serve others, not to be served.
Do you feel guilty every time you try to rest? Do you feel validated only when you work? In this episode, we're going to be talking about rest from God's perspective. I'll give you the truth about rest, how to know you need to rest, and give you some ideas of ways you can rest. No more guilt, no more validation from work but a true perspective on what God truly desires for us when it comes to rest. Let's Go!
I heard this said by Melody Alisa in a recent video she uploaded on YouTube, "The thing you're worried about, have you prayed about it?" It was such a revelation to me because despite Philippians 4:6 existing, I hardly prayed about the thing that I was anxious about. So, in my anxiety and fear I was choosing not to have faith and trust God. God made me realize that part of letting go is simply telling God about your worry. Through this episode, I hope you can learn how to let go of your worry, place it in God's hands, and trust God.
Verses to speak over yourself:
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
Psalm 118:6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Deuteronomy 3:22 Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.
Luke 12:32 (Jesus says), “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Luke 12:7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
2 Timothy 1:7 'For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. '
Have you ever thought to yourself "I wish I was just like him/her"? If you have then this is the perfect episode for you. Comparison can be crippling and it can put you inside a tiny box of possibilities. God doesn't want you to give up before you even start because you believe someone else is better, He wants you to free yourself from that mentality so you can discover who He purposed for you to be and it definitely isn't being someone that has absolutely no confidence in themselves or God. Listen to find out how you can free yourself from comparison and become the person God desires for you to be!
Do you know what your purpose and calling is? If not, then this episode is what you need. In this episode we will be diving into the difference between purpose and calling, spiritual gifts, and how to find your purpose in practical ways. If you've been feeling lost or confused about your purpose, don't worry because God will make things clear at the right time. Have patience and trust God to reveal your purpose and calling.
Are you familiar with the fact that God is a promise keeper? No? Well, let me be the first to tell you that He is a promise keeper.I know we can start to lose hope that God will fulfill His promises when it's taking "too long," (in reality there is no such thing as too long, God's timing is always perfect) or your situation makes it seems like it would be impossible for God to come through but don't lose hope. The enemy wants to get you to a point where you don't have faith because he knows that faith causes God to do something in your life. If you need some encouragement today and a reminder that God will keep His promises to you, this episode is just what you need.
Your existence is not an accident. You were created for a reason and don't let anybody tell you any different. In this episode, we will be talking about what the Bible says about young people and it's not for them to sit back and watch adults share the gospel, it's for them to get up and share the gospel. We'll be talking about some great role models to look up to, where to start, and why you shouldn't let fear or lack of expertise in certain areas stop you, as a young person, from glorifying God. We've all got something placed in us by God to share with the world.
In this episode, we will be talking about the different seasons in our lives and how to know which season your are currently in to better navigate this moment in your life. "I'm confident as seasons change, your faithfulness remains." - You Hold It All Together by Maverick city. This one line in this beautiful song is a reminder that though we may go through different seasons, good and bad, God remains the same. To know that even if our lives go up or down we have something (God) that remains constant in our lives, I believe is something that everybody needs right now. An article written by Dr. Pam Morrison helped me to better name these seasons and give quality information on each one.
Loving God can be hard when you've just given your life to Christ but it's not impossible. God can become the one being we love more than anything in this world, not only because we are commanded to but because we truly desire to. It takes time. Just like we spend a lot of time developing a romantic relationship or a friendship with someone, we need to spend time developing a beautiful and loving relationship with God. But how do we do that? Listen to this episode to find out!
The past isn't always pretty and we may sometimes do everything in our power to forget all the bad but...it wasn't all bad, right? There are things that God has done for you in the past such as promises that He kept, comfort and peace that He gave us in the midst of struggles and pain, and so much more. Let's take a moment to look back and thank God for all that He has done and draw strength from it to have hope for the future and thank God for the growth because honestly, you're not the same person you used to be...you're so much better! So, let's take a trip down memory lane and give God all the glory He deserves for never leaving us in our pain, our mistakes, and our short-comings.
Welcome to the very first episode of the Deeper Waters podcast. Before we get into any other topic that we could discuss, I wanted the first episode to be about Jesus Christ who is the main reason for this podcast. It's not so easy to hear messages about someone you hardly know so this episode introduces you to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.