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Sometimes our lives will experience night so that God Himself can be the light. I don't know what your night has been, but I do know that God is faithful.  Psalms 30:5— For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.  Lean in and be encouraged today as I share on the faithfulness of God.

We all recognize our thirst at some point in our lives. Our souls become desperate for something satisfying—something that makes us feel whole…complete. I want to tell you that there is such a source for your soul—a source that never leaves you empty, never runs dry. In today's episode, I talk about where we can go to find true long-lasting satisfaction.

In last week's episode, we spoke about being still and living our lives from a heart posture of rest. God's word is true and it is powerful—in other words, it brings results. If we want to hold our peace, we have to stand firmly on God's word. After all, He's not a man that He should lie. Consider today's episode as a continuation or part 2 of last week's message. 

"Be still and know that I am God" - Psalms 46:10 But what does it mean to be still? How do we achieve that posture of stillness and peace as we face the reality of life's chaos? In today's episode, we focus on the importance of knowing God through an intimate relationship with Him, and the strategies we can use to stand strong and remain still...

We all place our trust in something—ourselves, people, our possessions, our positions etc. But, there is only one person who will never fail us, and that is Jesus Christ. God is worthy of our trust because He alone is 100% reliable. In today's episode, we will dive into what it means to place our trust in God and why He is the best source for our hope and confidence. 

It's one thing to have an awareness of God's existence but it's another thing to have a personal, intimate relationship with Him. If you want to have a relationship with God, He has made that accessible to each and every one of us through His Son Jesus Christ. Join me today as we unpack the difference between being aware of God and knowing Him personally—friend to friend. 

Yes...You.  Often times we count ourselves out thinking, "God, you can use anybody else for greatness except me." But what if I told you God isn't looking at you, He's looking at Himself? You see, God is fully confident in who He is and what He can do. He specializes in the impossible and He always chooses the most ordinary people to accomplish the most extraordinary tasks. If you are alive and breathing then...you're a pretty good candidate!  In today's episode, we will be shifting our gaze from ourselves to the One who reigns above our limitations. 

If you're like me, you may find yourself wanting to rush to the next season of life because there's something seemingly more promising ahead. But, if we keep wishing away our current season, when will we fully live? When will we appreciate the breath inside our lungs? In every stage of life, there is a process and spoiler alert—it can't be skipped.  Today, we will begin to realize that 'the process' is designed for the habitation of God's presence. 

I know the feeling of waiting for that big moment—you know, the explosive moment that says, I've reached my purpose. But I've learned that purpose is not about hitting a one-shot moment that creates an impact. Rather, purpose is about taking those consistent intentional steps in the direction God is calling you. How do we know our daily assignments? By partnering with God's Spirit inside of us. Our daily communication with God is the key to being in tune with what He is doing at any given moment.  Today, let's talk about purpose. 

Mark 4:26-29: 'Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.”' Like this farmer, we can sow seeds into our lives and give God something to work with, so that we can reap a harvest when it’s time. God is able to take the small seed that we sow and by His power, produce a harvest. But do not be disheartened, for no seed is too small to sow. Mark 4:30-32 says, 'Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”' Whatever is smallest becomes the largest when placed in the hands of God.  Join me as we learn together the importance of sowing seeds in our lives to experience the abundant life Jesus has called us to live.

If we want more of God’s presence, then we have to be willing to live a life that invites His presence. Does this mean perfection? No, rather, consecration. Consecration as it is used in the Bible, indicates an act by which a person or thing is set apart to a sacred cause or purpose. God wants our lives to be consecrated to Him so that we can enjoy His presence and worship Him freely by His Holy Spirit within us. He also wants us to be consecrated so that we can be used as vessels of honor for His glory. Jonathan McReynolds - "Make Room" I find space for what I treasure I make time for what I want  I choose my priorities and  Jesus you’re my number one So I will make room for you I will prepare for two So you don’t feel that you Can’t live here, please live in me. Let us make more room for God's presence in our lives.

The state of our world right now is not exactly offering hope, but Jesus promises that He has more for us than what we are currently experiencing. Jesus tells us in John 14:27,  “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again…” and in John 16:33, "...Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” He left us with a promise. A promise that He will return to earth for all the Father's children that we may appear in Heaven with Him forever. How can you look forward to Jesus' return without fear? Well, if you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, then His Holy Spirit resides in you giving you the confidence and sweet assurance that you belong to Him and will indeed be in His presence soon. I would love for you to dive into this episode with me because I believe it will encourage you to live your life from a grander perspective, confidently expecting the country to which you belong.  "...They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. Obviously people who say such things are looking forward to a country they can call their own. If they had longed for the country they came from, they could have gone back. But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them." Hebrews 11:13-16