Are you in the middle of a storm right now?
Does the trial of life have you down?
Today we’re concluding our three-part series on navigating life’s storms.
Today is for you if:
If you missed the first two parts, check out episodes 57 and 58.
Today, we’ll explore “Listening” skills to birth God’s faith in us to help us through the hard places in life.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NKJV Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…
We have to walk through the trial. But, we don’t have to win the battle. Jesus already has done it for us!
When we focus on the vastness of our Savior instead of the vastness of our trials, we’ll notice more of our precious Jesus instead of the problems.
Here are four “Listening” tools to help us focus on the vastness of our Savior:
Contemplate
Dwell on His nature–love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, self-control.
Galatians 5:22 - 23 AMP, 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is…
Think about what Jesus did for us by His death and resurrection.
There’s so much more that He’s given us than just a ticket to Heaven.
See John 10:10b
Spend time in Psalms.
It’s a great place to see God’s nature.
Read About Jesus’ Life
See Hebrews 1:3a
When we see Jesus healing the sick and loving the broken and rejected, we see our Father’s heart.
Communicate
Stay connected to your Heavenly Father by talking to Him continually throughout our day.
Saturate
Try memorizing one scripture a week or even one per month. Then think about it throughout the day.
Personalize scripture with personal pronouns, I and (your name).
Meditate (think on over and over) on His word.
Some good chapters to start with are Psalm 23 & 91 or John 15 (one of my personal favorites).
Appreciate
Go on a gratitude spree.
Record even the smallest thing you’re grateful to God for.
Digital gal? Try the Grateful app.
Look back and remind yourself of His love, blessings and faithfulness.
These skills will build up your “listening” skill, and God’s faith and persuasion will be birthed in you.
So, when those hard times come, and they do, you will be able to “get to the other side” with confidence knowing Jesus is at your side all the way.
Which four tools would you like to incorporate more in your life? Why does that particular tool stand out to you?
If you want to live a life free of fear, pick up my free resource, Three Habits to Live Fearlessly Free, at https://www.heatherlbunch.com/.
This worksheet will help you overcome the fear holding you back and walk through the valley of the shadow of death.
Thanks a bunch for listening!
Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free
