New Wine, with T. Lerisa Simon: Recent Episodes
T. Lerisa
Welcome to New Wine, a Podcast for your soul. I want to use this space to pray for you, encourage you and share some light with you - because God isn't finished with you, love. He has more for you and you don't have to do it alone.
"It is what it is", they say... except, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes fighting back or holding on looks like a change in your perspective - or a reminder that looks can be deceiving.ย
Sharing some hope from my own recent reminders that what it "is" isn't always what it looks like. May God give you clarity and eternal perspective as you anchor your hope in Him.๐๐พ๐
(Psalm 42:5,11; John 9:1-7; John 6: 68-69; Mark 2:3-12; Luke 9:1-2; Matt. 27: 32-50; Mark 14:27, 50-52; John 21:3; 1 Cor. 10:13; Col. 3:2; 2 Cor. 5:7; 10:12; 4:18; Rom. 8:28; Psalm 121:1-2; John 5:17; 16:13; 15:14; Psalm 16:11)
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We all do it. We look back over our lives - but for different reasons. Sometimes, it's to make sure we aren't making the same mistakes. Sometimes, it's to relive great memories. But sometimes, the time we spend back there is dangerous, and the places our minds want to camp out are no good for us.ย Let's have a look at looking back.ย
(Psalm 103:14; 2 Corin. 4:17; Heb. 11: 15-16; Psalm 121:1-2; Phil. 1:6; Psalm 103:4; Psalm 145:13; Joshua 21:45; Jer. 1:12; Heb. 10: 35-39)
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Joshua is about as Old Testament as you can get. But his conversation with Israel in Chapter 24 could easily be copied and pasted into our 21st Century lives. Let's talk about the choices we have to make... because there's more hanging on them than we might think.๐ค๐
(Joshua 24 (vs. 14, 15, 24); Lamentations 3:22-23
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Felt moved to remind you today that there is still light. You may not be able to see it right now because of where you are, what's going on with you, or because your soul just feels a little dry or "blah" (or worse) today.ย But there is light. For you. Today. You are closer to that light than you may feel...and closer than you may think to what you've been praying for. So hold on and hope again, love. Hope in God again (Psalm 42:5). Let's pray...
(Isa. 43:19; Psalm 66:17-20; 1 John 5:14; Isa. 49:15; Ps. 27:10; Ps. 106:8; Exod. 9:16; Heb. 13:5; Psalm 94:14; Ps. 37:25; Joshua 1:9; Isa. 46:10; 1 John 1:5; Ps. 27:1; 1 Corin. 10:13; 2 Tim. 1:7; 2 Corin. 10:5; 2 Corin. 12:9; Ps. 42:5; Matt. 18:2-4; Rom. 13:11; Acts 17:28; Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:9-10; Ps. 36:7; John 1:4-5)
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Honestly, life would be easier if God would just send a letter under our pillow with detailed instructions, or an Angel with a nice, clear outline of the next steps. Without proof like that, how can we know we're on the right track?๐๐ต๐ซ
God doesn't promise it will be smooth or easy... but He promises us something better: His presence with us...until it's all over. ๐๐
(Exod. 3: 10-12; Heb. 11:6; 2 Cor. 5:7; Psalm 121:3; 1 Cor. 3:19; Psalm 26:7; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 16:8; Psalm 23:4; Deut. 31:6; Exod. 33:14; Isa. 54:10; Exod. 33: 22-23)
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God knows about the things on your heart. It's been so long that you've been wondering about that...but rest assured that He heard your prayers - even the secret ones. However long it's been, be encouraged today, love.ย God hasn't gone deaf. He still hears and He answers.
(Zech. 9:12; Thess. 5:17; 2 Pet. 3:9; Psalm 23:6; Eph. 3:20; Gal. 6:9; Matt. 7:7-8; Heb. 12:3; Isa. 65:24; 2 Kings 20:5; Jer. 30:17)
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Life has just been extra lately... For some, it's been a rough season. But don't let your disappointments dictate anything to you. You won't get stuck here because God hasn't changed...and neither have His plans.ย ย
Romans 11:29; Isaiah 46: 9-10
(1 Corin. 10:13; Eph. 3:20; Isa. 43:19; Gen. 13: 14-15; Eph. 1:4; Deut. 31:6; Eph. 1: 7-8; Jer. 23:23 (KJV); Psalm 94:19; 2 Tim. 1:12; 2 Corin. 4:17-18; John 14:26; 2 Corin. 12:9; Isa. 60:22; Jer. 29:11; Matt. 6:8; Gal. 6:2)
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What do you do when you NEED to get away, when you NEED peace in your life...but there's no escape in sight?ย This might be the message you need to hear.
"Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me... Learn the unforced rhythms of grace." (Matthew 11:28-29, Msg)
Luke 8: 40-56; Philippians 4:6-7; John 14:27; Matthew 11:28-30 (Msg)
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Ok...you can stop fretting now. Stop fighting over what they said and did. A reminder that your God is fighting for you.ย
(Matthew 5:43-45; Romans 12:14; Exodus 14:14, 24-25, Psalm 37:7-9)
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"Change your perspective, change your life!" There's truth to that. Re-setting our thoughts and changing how we see things can lead us to a more meaningful, abundant life.
God and you:
Jeremiah 31:3, John 3:16-17, Isaiah 54:9, Heb. 10:17, Luke 12:32
Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 12: 6-7, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:8, Psalm 139: 13, Genesis 1:27
Other References:
Numbers 13 and 14, Proverbs 23:7, 1 Peter 1:25, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 30:15, Isaiah 41:10
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When life doesn't look like you planned, when you feel off-schedule and behind, how do you go forward? Sharing how a rough day reminded me that my schedule is nothing compared to God's!
(Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Habakkuk 2:3, Jeremiah 10:23, Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 37:23)
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(*โ WARNING - If you have unresolved trauma or other issues such as depression or difficulty managing your emotions, this could be triggering for you.)
Let's get real for a minute. Sharing why I'm doing what I do, why I'm here... and why you may be here, too.ย (Romans 8:28, Numbers 23:19, James 1:17, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 119:89-90, 2 Cor. 1:4, 1 Peter 5:10)
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Some tips for pausing when you're overwhelmed...and how to work an overwhelming pause. (Isaiah 40:28-31, Psalm 23:6, Lamentations 5:19, Psalm 136)
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Welcome to "New Wine" - a new podcast where I'll pray for you, encourage you and help you with those heavy things you've been carrying. God has more for you than this dry, anxious emptiness you've been feeling....more peace, more joy, more life! Come, fill your cup and feed your soul!
See you soon!
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A quick reminder for the days you're feeling burdened or lost. (John 15:16, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 27: 1-3, Psalm 121:6, Isaiah 45:2, Psalm 139:5, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 6:34, Matthew 11:28-29, Romans 8: 35, 37).ย
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