Rise Up & Roar

59) Do You Trust Enough to Trade?

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Description

Host Carrie Hurley welcomed attendees and addressed common emotional challenges such as stress, grief, anger, and disappointment, emphasizing that these feelings can be exchanged with God. Drawing on Biblical principles, particularly from Isaiah, she introduced the concept of the "principle of exchange," where God speaks of replacing mourning with joy and heaviness with praise. Carrie shared her personal experience of navigating a travel business during the pandemic, illustrating how she sought God's assistance amid stress and setbacks.
The session also highlighted spiritual warfare and the contrast between the enemy's destruction and Jesus' promise of a fulfilling life, encouraging participants to identify and combat areas of turmoil in their lives. Attendees were challenged to practice this principle of exchange in their daily lives, seeking clarity from God in altering their internal attitudes, regardless of external circumstances. In closing, Carrie inspired listeners to recognize their significance in God's Kingdom and urged them to rise up confidently as Daughters of the King.
Notes
Introduction and Emotional Challenges (00:00 - 00:45)
  • Host Carrie Hurley welcomes the audience
  • Addresses common emotional struggles: stress, grief, anger, disappointment
  • Emphasizes that these emotions don't have to linger
The Principle of Exchange (00:45 - 01:31)
  • Introduces a tool based on Biblical principles
  • References Isaiah: God exchanges joy for mourning, praise for heaviness
  • Highlights Jesus' sacrifice as the ultimate exchange
Personal Experience: Travel Business in 2020 (01:31 - 02:28)
  • Carrie shares her experience with a travel business during the pandemic
  • Describes the stress of rescheduling, cancellations, and refunds
  • Explains how she reached out to God for help
God's Response: The Roller Coaster Analogy (02:28 - 04:44)
  • Carrie asks God what He would give in exchange for her stress
  • Receives a vision of a roller coaster
  • Interprets the roller coaster as God offering joy, excitement, and anticipation
  • Demonstrates the act of exchanging negative emotions for positive ones
️ Spiritual Warfare and Jesus' Promise (04:44 - 06:28)
  • Discusses the enemy's attempts to steal, kill, and destroy
  • Contrasts with Jesus' promise of a rich and satisfying life
  • Encourages listeners to identify areas where the enemy is causing havoc
Applying the Principle of Exchange (06:28 - 07:39)
  • Challenges listeners to use the exchange principle in their lives
  • Emphasizes the importance of pressing in and seeking clarification from God
  • Highlights that circumstances may not change, but inner attitudes can
Closing Encouragement (07:39 - 08:05)
  • Reminds listeners of their power and importance in God's kingdom
  • Encourages listeners to 'rise up and roar' as daughters of the King
Action items
  • Practice the principle of Exchange this week (07:11)
  • Share in the comments how the Lord led you to use Exchange (07:11)
  • Identify areas where the enemy is causing havoc in your life (05:58)
  • Ask Jesus what He will give in return for negative emotions or situations (06:28)