What is the biggest thing you’ve ever had to trust God for? It seems the longer we wait for something we desire—but the result of which remains unknown—the more difficult it is to believe the answer will come or that it will be the answer we’ve been praying for.
IF YOU HAVE EVER STRUGGLED TO TRUST GOD AS YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAM, THIS WAS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.
I’ve met listeners who struggle with trusting God for the deepest desires of their hearts and that extends to their dreams as well. When something feels “too big” or “too scary” to tackle on their own and they desperately need God to step in, but He doesn’t, it can feel like broken trust. Or, at the very least, they wonder if the absence of an answer is an indicator of His trustworthiness.
I think most of us want to trust God in the big and the little things.
But I wonder if part of our inability to trust God has more to do with not knowing how we’ll respond if the worst-case-scenario happens and He is no where to be found. And in part it might be that we are holding too tightly to what we desire instead of listening for what He wants for us.
This episode is about the three practices, all of which are connected, to help you combat the mindsets of fear and doubt and, instead, go to battle against the evil one with the truth and power of God’s Word.
And as you begin to actively engage your faith muscles (even those as tiny as a mustard seed), you will see a growing trust for God, His goodness and faithfulness, within you. At least that is my prayer for you!
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MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Episode 107 – You are a Daughter of the Most High King
Episode 131 – Holding on to Hope Because God Is Faithful with Anna Sackett – in which she talks about being steadfast
Kat Armstrong’s first interview on the podcast – episode #15
Laurel Smith of Laurel Denise, Ep 117 – Breakthrough Lessons for Staying Focused on Your Dream
Stay Connected:
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The Other Solo Shows You May Have Missed:
Episode 110 – You Have Great Value and Worth
Episode 113 – You Were Created for a Reason
Episode 116 – Two Simple Reasons Your Dream is Not About You
Episode 119 – How to Stop Fear from Stealing Your Dream
And My appearance on Kindled Podcast with Haley Williams where I walk her through a Fear Inventory
Episode 122 – Obstacles to Finding Your Identity in Christ
Episode 126 – How to Refocus Your Identity on Christ
Episode 129 - How to Move Your Dream Forward Today
SCRIPTURE:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
~ Proverbs 3:5-6
He replied, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
~ Matthew 17:20
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
~ Hebrews 12:2
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
~ Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
~ Romans 12:2 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
~ Isaiah 26:3
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.
~ Joshua 1:8
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