The Journey: Recent Episodes
Leah
My hope with this podcast is that you find Jesus in your journey. You allow Him to meet you where you are and trust Him to take you where He wants you to go. Enjoy "the journey."
I want to take time to thank each one of you who has joined me over the last 40 episodes. Even though I don’t know all the names and faces of the individuals who have listened, you made a difference in my life just knowing that somehow we’ve connected through this experience. I’m not sure what the future looks like for “The Journey” Podcast but I’m thankful for you and hope you continue to pray for me as I journey to my next yes.
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
“at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly” Romans 5:6
"Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit." Proverbs 23:4, NLT
Then the LORD turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?” So he said to Him, “O my Lord, how can I save Israel? Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” And the LORD said to him, “Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man.” Judges 6:14-17
"You know the saying, 'Four months between planting and harvest.' But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest." John 4:35
“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30
The Bible is living and active. That’s what scripture says. It’s not just a history book that’s unrelatable. There is so much truth and goodness waiting to fill your heart and mind but it will take effort. It will require work. It will be hard … BUT … it doesn’t have to be. Find someone to hold you accountable. Find someone who can process what you’ve read and help explain it. Don’t walk this journey alone.
The word fear is mentioned over 500 times in the Bible and the words “fear not” appear 365 times … one verse for every day of the year. “Fear not” is the most repeated command in the Bible.
"On my darkest days when I feel inadequate, unloved, and unworthy, I remember whose daughter I am and I straighten my crown."
"The toughest thing you'll do as a parent is letting your child go. And you're going to do it in a lot of tiny moments along the way, when you don't even realize it's happening. But don't be scared. You signed up to put all your love into this little person so that when they go out into the world, they know you'll always be their home. "
"When did he learn to trust God? The answer: he didn’t learn to trust in the lion’s den. Daniel learned in his prayer closet. His faith wasn’t built in the battle. His faith was built when he was on his knees. He had consistently sought after the heart of God. Three times a day. Day after day, week after week, month after month, he consistently worshiped and sought God.”
"Ultimately, we cannot let our identity be wound up in something that someone else says about us. We have to allow ourselves time to heal those wounds. Yes, there may be scars that remind you of the past, but heal. Forgive. Replace those lies and hurts with truth. "
"Don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a box that you’ve created or someone else has defined for you. Don’t settle for confusion in this thing called life as you search for your true identity and purpose."
"I don’t want to skip this yes … even if it means pushing pause on something that I’d rather keep a tight hold on the play button."
"In this season of my life, I’ve come to realize in an even greater measure the importance of people."
"It’s ok to grieve and that there is a thing as good grief - knowing the why of what you're grieving and reflecting on the what (the losses) of that grieving. It’s so important to not skip this part of the process."
"Complaining seeks relief. Vulnerability seeks transformation and connection. " Jennie Allen
"And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Mark 5:34
"We cannot pour from an empty cup so it is critical to make sure we refuel. Self-care is so critical. There's no judgment or guilt in rest. We need rest."
"I had to fall into a big, dirty pit in order to find Jesus. But, I did find Him and as it turns out, He was there all along. That course correction set me on a quest of research and discovery and tremendous growth."
"At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Matthew 27:46
"The CROWDS that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9 But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the CROWD." Matthew 27:23, 24
"I would not replace my journey with any other journey including the one I could create myself… This journey has taught me, shaped me, refined me, filled me, with all the things that God knew I needed."
"I came to the point where enough was enough … It came down to the moment where I felt like the Lord was saying, "Are you going to give me your full YES?" I was half in and half out … I remember having a moment and I recommitted my life and I haven’t looked back since."
"The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground.” Joshua 3:17
I knew in that moment that my life verse was Isaiah 40:31 “But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
"I believe life is a lot of little journeys that make up one big journey from point A to point B. I choose to view it from a perspective of this just being the next thing or next step that God has for me in this season of life and trusting that God is taking me somewhere and I can trust him with each piece of my story."
"The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 'Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." Jonah 1:1
"The Bible says to meditate on the Word of The Lord. The way I had my life set up and scheduled, I did not have the capacity to do that. When I realized this, I knew I had to make some changes. "
"And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:10 NLT
“But forget all that – it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18 NLT