In this episode, the discussion of becoming better or bitter continues. It dives deeper into that quote from episode 26. “Be who you needed when you were young.” It is not meant to stir any drama from the past but instead, it is lovingly meant to help us gain perspective, and heal. We all make mistakes. We all fall down. However, how we react to the mistakes and even the disappointments in life matter. We can either hold the pain of the past and grow bitter or even complacent. Or, we can give it to God and allow Him to lift us up. We can use it to help others and to make the world a better place. Feelings can be fickle; therefore, we need to be careful to stay focused on God and His Word, and not change it to fit our feelings. While there are a lot of amazing opportunities out there, not all of them are meant for us or for the season we are in. Through it all, there is purpose. We have purpose right where we find ourselves. And those wishes of what we needed when we were young… can truly become part of it. But how? But God. And that is the topic of this week’s episode. It is packed with reflection questions and practical tips that help us intentionally seek God right here right now.
Just some reasons to listen to the entire episode:
Listen to a short testimony with some lifelong lessons (3:00)
Be encouraged with a conversation about health and how it’s important for our kids to learn its importance too (6:00)
Gain a practical tip to add to our mornings (8:30)
Read through and discuss a message inspired by Matthew 16:24-27 (9:40)
Unpack that quote “Be who you needed when you were young” (10:42)
Discover a powerful question to ask each morning (13:00)
Be empowered with some reflection questions (18:10)
Distinguish between facing fear versus displacing fear (19:10)
Turn negative self-talk into truth talking (23:00)
Discuss the difference between “wants” and “needs” (32:00)
Be encouraged with The Art of a Messy House challenge to “bridge the gap” (35:00)
Reflect with a poem (40:00)
Pray with me (43:30)
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