The Salty Blog: Recent Episodes
Rachelle Burchett
Wife, mother of three, granny of two and most importantly a follower of Jesus Christ. Jesus is my hero and I want to be a salty sister for Him. Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot". These podcasts are for those who want to find your God-given purpose and live the abundant life in Him that He intended for you too. Get ready, dig deep pick up the living Word and let's become who He meant for us to be.
Getting back to the beginning, week one. We kicked off this journey visiting Eve and learning about the danger of being on the ground of consideration.
Everyday we decide what to wear based on the weather but, when it comes to what to wear spiritually we need the same suit everyday. Suit up sisters, with the Armor of God.
Do you know the difference between the convicting voice of God or the condemning voice of the accuser?
Are you aware when the enemy is around or do you even realize that he is stalking you? Listen up and learn the predatory behavior of the enemy that wants to take you down.
When deliverance doesn't feel or taste as good as you thought it would. Stay at the table, keep your eyes on the Master, embrace, and don't complain.
Do you ever feel stuck, ready to give up, and just want to leave it all behind and sit at the feet of Jesus?
It is one thing to doubt our ability but we should never doubt His. Ask yourself this question when you find yourself in trying times. Jeremiah 32:27
The most important thing that we can remember is that God is Able! In our journal, write down Ephesians 3:20 God Is Able along with the scripture. Ready in the morning, before you go to bed, and any other time of the day that you need to be reminded.
I am honored to have with me my special long-time friend, Monica Whitaker. What do you do when you need to be delivered? Monica shares some great advice as she says lay down your fork, lean in, and let God.
Are you complacent? Sabrina shares how God showed her complacency and what she has done to replace it with passion.
What will your legacy be? Who are you passing your baton of Faith to? Janet shares with us the value and importance of leaving a legacy behind that points to Jesus. We must tell our story for His Glory and so that He will get the glory. She shares how important it is that we master the art of storytelling and helping others remember.
What legacy are you leaving behind? God said that David was a man after His own heart and that Moses was the most humble man on earth. What would He use to describe you? What legacy do you want to leave behind?
Somebody out there needs you today. Somebody has been tagged by the enemy and is frozen in fear, grief, discouragement, anxiety, and pain, Open your eyes, find somebody who is frozen, tag them, tell them, and set them free.
Rejoice means to feel or show joy or delight. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 says, "Rejoice Always" We must realize that the battle has been won, and we need to operate in an offensive mode and push the enemy backward and start advancing to the end zone. The enemy doesn't want you to rejoice because rejoicing is contagious, and it is visible to him that no matter what he tries to do in our lives to bring havoc, all he can see is us rejoicing. In the face of adversity, just rejoice!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In EVERYTHING give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
When you find yourself toe to toe with the enemy, break out in thanksgiving and praise. Praise him right out of your way. Let God inhabit your very presence and thank Him for what He has done, what He has protected you from, and for what He is going to do. Praise is a weapon! Use this weapon despite what you see, hear, feel, smell, or touch.
Patient means to be able to accept or tolerate delays, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 says "...be patient with all" Today whether it is a circumstance, a person, or a situation challenge yourself to be patient and let God work.
Do you ever deal with regret? Do you carry it with you every day? Listen to Leigh Anne's story. Through her story, she talks about how regret turned into self-forgiveness. She shares her battle plan and how she has gotten through missed and last opportunities. She discovered that selfishness had played a considerable role in her regret. Listen and learn from her battle.
Surrender: Can you do it? #surrender Proverbs 23:36 My son give me your heart and let your eyes observe my ways. #rest #yoke
Tonya Burchett shares her story about what her brokenness brought her through. Through her brokenness, she came to know God more intimately and learned to depend solely on Him. Part of her battle plan included making Psalm 91 personal and you can do it too. If you are struggling with anxiety, panic, hopelessness, and despair let her encourage you.
Listen to Charlene and her testimony of how God healed her. Charlene says, What does Consistency do? 1. Creates Accountability 2. Establishes our reputation and makes us relevant 3. Consistency highlights our message to others 4. Cultivates the habit of doing successful activities
Virginia shares her Nelda story, Do you have a Nelda in your life. She talks about the power of God's plan for our lives and how He orchestrates everything for us we just need to follow His plan.
Melissa Hall shares what the word Spirt/Spiritual means to her. She shares a personal story of how she was led by the Spirit through it all. She urges you to live a life led by the spirit and allow Him to direct your paths.
What do you need to REALIZE in your life with your "real-eyes ." What is God trying to reveal to you. Are you seeking clarity, seeking to see the whole truth. Robin shares life instances and how she had to REALIZE with her "real-eyes" the truth that set her free. Isn't it time for you to realize with your real-eyes?
Are you a prayer avoider? Michelle Davis has been studying for the last year about prayer. From reading books to reading scripture and listening to the Holy Spirit she shares with us how her prayer life has been transformed. She shares her journey with us and encourages us to develop our prayer life.
Do you often find yourself entertaining fear? It just takes one thought, and then BOOM, you are paralyzed by it. What if you didn't have to give fear power over your life?
Don't be! Don't do it! That's what Heather shares. She shares a personal story about what she allowed fear to do to her. Grab your journal and a pen because this session is packed with scripture that you will want to write down. "I knew better," she said and, so do we. You will be encouraged by her word and how she persuades you not to let the enemy camp out with fear and hold your time hostage. "I let fear still 72 hours of my life, don't you do it."
We all need peace in our life and Janie shares that sometimes we must put forth a little effort to find it and it can always be found on the "Rock".
"Name," such a plain word, so Julie Tackett thought. She kept asking God for a better word like identity, but no, God didn't budge. Julie says everything has a name, and wow does she give power to such a simple word. Her story will remind you of the power in a name as she says, "Now that 'it' has a name, it must bow to the name that is above every name."
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Amy Case shares that while faith and trust go hand in hand, faith goes a little farther. You won't want to miss her words of encouragement.
We all have a purpose and it takes courage to step out and trust God. My friend Stephanie Blevins breaks it down for us. She has been preparing for weeks for tonight and she has, in her dads words "wallered" with her word. We are half way through the year and her word comes at a perfect time. You will be blessed, I just know it, especially the ending. WOW. Join us tomorrow night at 7pm. Click the "Get Reminder Button" I have been recharged by what gave her to share.
Becky Blackburn breaks down the word REST and why we need to hit the pause button. She shares a personal story how God had a plan and made a way when she couldn't see one.
Are you struggling even to get up? Has your world lost its color, and you feel like you live in an old black and white movie? Are you dealing with depression and anxiety? If this is you, click the "Remind Me" button because you don't want to miss this session.
Pam shares her story of waking and living in the land of giants feeling like she didn't want to go on. She was feeling unworthy. The giants that she was living among were called, Anxiety, Fear, Depression, and Unworthiness. She overcome those giants and shares how. Her word will encourage you and empower you to "Step UP and Step INTO His Presence.
Alicia shares her heart about a longer than usual refining period in her life. I love how she embraced it with faith, fasting, and tithing.
When you the word healing what do you think aobut? Do you have the me, me, me mentaility. Listen to Tonya Mullins as she shares what God taught her about healing and the eight seconds that her heart didn't beat. She also shares the different levels of healing and when you hear this you will never look at an apple the same.
How do you deal with rejection? Do you run the other way, or are you committed to endure and press onward? Tony's story is so encouraging, but I must ask each of you, "Would you have had the courage to stay, the right attitude to pray, and the commitment to trust God and as Tonya says, "Keep on Keeping on!"
As I always say, it is our story for His Glory. Tonya's real and raw story will cause your heart to ache but fire you up to be committed.
We have all dealt with grief. Listen to how Kim Little Hicks continues to get through mountains of grief.
Do your struggle with discontentment? Let Katrina share scripture with you that will rescue from it and place you on the ground of contentment.
Are you really good at loving others like Jesus commanded us to? Listen to Paula and how she has overcome loving the hard to love.
Are you always apologizing for your relationship with God and your passion to live for Him? Stop it! Be unapologetic when it comes to your love and service to the Kingdom.
Does He ever call you to go? List to the power of obedience when we do what He calls us to do.
What we choose to see in the middle of a stoning situation will help us have the right heart and release the right words.
Decide to be exhausted, to come undone, to give up and give it all to HIM. He is the source of all resources. Go to the source!
What are you facing? What is behind you? Are you ready to give up because you haven't had a break through? Have you wrestled all night, tried everything, exhausted yourself? Well it is time for the catch of a lifetime. Get ready to let down your nets.
What are you imagining? Are you imagining the worst? Stop it! We need to lower our expectations in people, our problems, and the enemy. We need to increase our expectations in God to the fullest.
Why are you praying for what you are praying for? What would happen if He answered your prayer?
Journey Journaling Word of the Week 2: Humility. Journal through 2021 Journey. Each week a word will be provided. Grab your journal, define the word, write what the word means to you, and last of all journal scriptures that relate to the word.
Do you wear yourself out to be content? Do you have trouble being still and just enjoying the moment? Listen to this to understand the power of content and the only way to get there is through and by Him.
This is an amazing story of how God used two traveling suitcases to meet the needs of a frient.
I dislike hearing the words "If I Was You." My first reply is "Did God tell you to tell me that?" I have found that they are less likely to carry the conversation forward. We should never give advice to others unless we pray first.
Forget where you came from and look where God is taking you. When you face red seas don't retreat back to bondage just because you don't see a way through.
If you have found yourself in a place that you are unfamiliar with don't be discouraged because the vinedresser has a plan.
Realize that God is in control of everything and we can live through victory not in despair.
Having faith in the difficult times is not always easy, but to experience the greatness of God we must trust Him. Others are watching you in you storm give them something great to see.
Do you ever feel like you are being hard pressed or treated unfairly? Do you just want to quit sometimes? Don't give up press-on.
Are you hanging in the air? You know that you need to let go but you just can't make yourself. Find out what God can do when we let go of things.
Have you said something critical this week? Let's dig deep into the heart and get rid of that critical spirit.
God gave me a lesson with split ends and dead ends. It is time to let the dead things go in our life and be vibrant again.
When you find yourself in a circumstance that makes you feel like you are in prison what do you do. Find out how to be a productive prisoner. For more motivation vist my Salty Sister Speaking Facebook Page.
Do you ever think about what you leave behind everywhere you go? A word, a look, an attitude we all leave something behind. Let' leave HIM behind.
Have you ever found yourself in the desert? Feel like you aren't gonna make it. Do you just want to give up? Find out how to make it through the drought and turn bitter into better.
Feel like you are drowning? I have been there many times and every time He never fails.
Do you have faith? Are you able to operate only when you can see things? If you only move when you can see things you aren't operating in Faith. It is time to drop logic and pick up Faith and see where God leads you.
Do you ever get impatient waiting on God to move? Have you ever ended up somewhere you didn't plan to be? Listen to this podcast to see why waiting on God, no matter how anxious we get, is the right thing to do.
Does your Will need an alignment? When is the last time that you took yourself to God for an alignment? See the why and worth fo keeping your will in alignment with Him.