302 – Is it possible for you and me to heal like Jesus did?

Have you ever struggled with a problem and reached out to God in prayer for healing and resolution, but never really felt your prayers were answered, at least not in the way people who asked Jesus for help were healed?

Somehow you got through and were able to cope with the situation, but you didn’t have the kind of healing you read about in the Bible.

Is it even possible for you and me to heal and be healed the way Jesus did 2,000 years ago? His disciples healed and so did his followers in the early Christian church.

Why isn’t there more healing like that going on today in the church? Is there anything you and I can do to experience more of God’s healing power?

In this episode I share several things you can do to experience more of God's healing power in your life:

• Accept and affirm that the kingdom of heaven is at hand
• See what God is doing in heaven
• Know it’s always God’s will for you to be healed
• You are not the healer; God is
• Be filled with compassion toward people like Jesus was

The more you embrace and practice these precepts, the better you’ll be at it and the more healing you will experience in your own life and everyone you pray for.

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Previous episode mentioned: Episode 300 – Questions for Jesus

Playlist of episodes on spiritual healing: Spiritual Healing Today

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301 – What is the secret to church growth?

How is your church doing these days? 

Are you growing? Are you holding steady? Are you barely hanging in there trying to keep the doors open? 

A lot of churches are struggling right now. Some are closing. Some are growing.

What is it that makes a church not just survive but thrive? 

There are lots of factors, but what really helps a church grow, and I’m not just talking number of members, but more importantly, spiritual growth, the desire to follow Christ, spiritual vision and transformation, and love for the community.

In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about how and why the Early Church, described in the Book of Acts, grew so quickly and how it can be a model for your church to grow today.

• Be full of the Holy Spirit
• Be in the presence of the spirit of Jesus’s resurrection
• Understand how Jesus fulfills the Scriptures
• Love Jesus enough to obey his command to share his message with your neighbors
• Love your neighbors enough to actually share your faith with them
• Look for the opportunities to share that are always there
• Speak in a way others can understand you.

When you and your church do these things, I can’t guarantee you’ll get a bunch of new members, but I can promise you there will a lot of spiritual growth in your church, and there are no limitations to what God can do when your hearts are on fire for Christ.

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300 – If you could go back in time and talk to Jesus, what would you ask him? 

This is the question I posed to you, my listeners, several weeks ago and in today’s episode I share all your answers.

I am totally blown away with the amazing responses you sent me, over 150 questions.

Now, there’s an incredibly wide variety in these questions. You will see very quickly these questions come from very diverse theological perspectives. 

Some of them have an assumption built into them that reveals where the person asking the question is coming from. You may not agree with their assumption or their perspective, but that’s okay. They’re sharing their honest position. 

So instead of getting judgmental, let this be a learning experience. Hopefully, hearing all these questions will prompt more questions in your own heart. 

And ultimately, my hope is you’ll turn back to what Jesus said and did to get a better understanding of who Jesus is, how he thought, and how he lived, so you can follow his example.

I hope you enjoy the wide variety of things people are curious about and would like to ask Jesus.

Please share this episode with your friends and ask them what they would ask Jesus.

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299 – Has God put a calling on your life?

Have you ever felt a calling from God on your life but just didn’t feel you were qualified, or didn’t have the talents, time, or resources to accomplish what was being asked of you?

Well, you’re not alone. There are lots of people today and even in the Bible who have felt the same way when God called them to their purpose. 

The beautiful thing is, God takes what you have – what He has already given you – even if it seems to be hardly anything, and can use that "little" to accomplish a whole lot.

In this week’s episode I’m talking with Dr. David Laton, about how to use what God has already given you, even if it doesn’t seem like much or enough, to fulfill your God-given purpose.

We talk about folks in the Bible who didn't think they were capable of doing what God wanted them to, but God used the little they had to do great things:

• Moses
• Miriam
• Gideon
• Elijah
• Elisha
• Lydia
• Dorcas
• And of course Jesus, who always knew what he was capable of and used what he had at hand to bless others

God has already given you talents and resources. Even if it doesn't seem like much, God can multiply what you have and empower you to do so much more than you thought you were capable of.

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298 – Do you ever feel like your life is full of unsolved problems?

Life seems to be racing along and it’s hard to deal with everything when it comes up.

This can happen on a personal level, but it happens at work, at school, at church. And just think of all the unsolved problems on a national and international level as well.

But the solution is more than just finding a way to get all these problems resolved. 

Believe it or not, it’s more about how you see yourself. Because how you see yourself has a huge influence on how you act, interact and react with other people and situations, and how you resolve problems.

In this week’s episode we’re going to talk about how seeing yourself from a spiritual perspective will help you see your life is not defined by all the unsolved problems in your life.

And we'll look at how Jesus didn't just solve someone's accumulated problems. He disposed of them all at once.

You can do this too, when you know who you are as the image and likeness of God.

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297 – Do you know who you are?

When you ask someone who they are, all too often, they respond with what they do or maybe what their hobbies and interests are. 

Sometimes they define themselves by their past, either good or bad, their education, their social and economic status, their cultural, religious, ethnicity and/or country of origin.

But none of these descriptions really answer the question, Who are you?

How would you answer the question: Who are you? 

In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore why this is such an important question, and why it’s even more important to find the right answer to who you are. 

Playlist of previous episodes on finding your spiritual identity: The Journey of Self-Disocovery

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296 – What if Jesus was interviewing people to work for him?

Would you apply for the job? How would you get ready for the interview?

Do you think Jesus would hire you?

I know, it sounds kind of odd to even talk about this. But when someone asked me these questions, it got me to thinking.

How did Jesus choose people to work for him? We call them his disciples. But they were working for him and with him. He gave them on-the-job training for three years.

How does Christ choose people to work for him today, to follow him?

Have you ever felt called by Christ to do a particular task or embark on a life purpose, but you haven’t really felt qualified to do it?

In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about 

• What it means to work for Christ
• How to prepare ourselves to be ready when Christ puts a calling on our hearts
• How to respond to Christ's calling
• Christ doesn't always hire you for the job you think you're qualified for

Christ is constantly choosing you. He is constantly calling you to work for him. How will you respond?

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295 – What do you think of when you hear the phrase: worshiping idols?

You probably think of something that happened thousands of years ago, but isn't relevant in today's world.

I  mean really, who bows down to idols today?

Well, you’d be surprised. We may not make idols the way people in the Bible did, but there are modern day idols that we need to quit worshiping.

My guest this week, Jake Doberenz, host of the Smashing Idols Podcast, talks about some of the idols in today’s world that even the church has been bowing down to. And he’ll share: 

• How to realize this is what’s going on when you’re not aware of it 
• How to quit worshiping these modern day idols
• How to destroy them
• The blessings that come when you do this.

Jake says there are often times when we have to make choices in life. We can’t follow the world and Christ at the same time. We can’t serve a materialistic way of life and God. We need to serve God and follow Christ. 

And in the process, not to make idols out of our own opinions and perspectives.

Jake Doberenz info:
Website: www.jakedoberenz.com/
Podcast and newsletter: https://jakedoberenz.substack.com/
Theophany Media, Jake's podcast production co.  www.theophanymedia.com

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294 – Are you tired of all the theological debates?

Social media is full of people from different churches "explaining" why their theology is right and everyone else's theology is wrong. 

The basic problem is they are defining what it means to be a true Christian by doctrinal beliefs instead of actually living the teachings of Jesus in their daily lives.

This mistake has gone on for at least 1,700 years. 

It's time to stop the theological debate mindset, trying to prove you are right.

In this week's episode I talk about:

• The attitude behind this urge to debate and condemn everyone who disagrees with you theologically 
• It’s not how Jesus wants you to share your faith
• How to interact with someone who's trying to debate with you
• And most importantly, a more effective way to share your faith

Jesus didn't prove he was the Messiah by his words. He told people to look at what he was doing, because what he did was fulfilling the Messianic prophecies.

We need to follow his example. 

Quit trying to prove you are a Christian, or disprove someone else is, based on doctrines and theology. Let people see how you are following in Jesus’s footsteps in healing and blessing mankind. 

Previous episodes 

• Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?
• Episode 105: Why Isn’t There Unity in the Body of Christ?

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293 – Can you see God's beauty in yourself?

Have you ever been out in nature and were just amazed at the beauty of the scene in front of you? 

Maybe you were in a forest with towering trees above. Maybe it was a view of majestic mountains that took your breath away. Maybe it was the crisp yellow and red of fall foliage. 

Or maybe it’s just the tulips and daffodils, the lilacs, iris, and the peonies blooming in your own yard showing the beauty of God’s creation. 

Now think about yourself. Do you see yourself as beautiful? I’m not talking about your outward appearance. I’m talking about who you are spiritually.

In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about 

• Discovering the spiritual beauty which God is the source of 
• The more you understand your relationship with God, the more you’ll discover God’s beauty in you, in everyone around you 
• How this awareness brings healing into your life on a deep level

You are the reflection of God’s beauty, the beauty of holiness. 

When you are conscious of your God-given beauty, then you can see this beauty everywhere and in everyone. 

And this brings healing to you and your world.

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292 – How do you deal with evil influences in your life?

What do you do when you, or someone you know, is barraged by and overcome with evil influences?

How do you respond? How do you pray?

There no simple answers to these questions. But in this week's episode, we're going to look at how Jesus dealt with and healed people described in the Bible as being possessed with evil spirits, or demons. And we’ll talk about how you can follow his example. 

• What did Jesus do and say when he cast out evil spirits?
• What guidance did he give his disciples (including you and me)?
• What mistakes should you avoid when you pray to cast out evil spirits

When you truly imbibe the spirit of Christ and follow in his footsteps, you will be able to get rid of the evil influences in your life, whether you call the evils spirits or demons.

But it is never through any power of your own. Even Jesus acknowledged it was God who worked through him. And so it is with you and me.

Christ gives you the authority. God gives you the power to cast out evil.

Listen for the voice of Christ encouraging, empowering, and guiding you. The world needs your faithfulness to Christ right now in every way possible.

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291 – What does it really mean to preach the Gospel to all creation?

How do you feel when you read Jesus’s command to his disciples to preach the gospel to every creature, to all creation, to all mankind?

Does this get you excited to go share your faith with as many people as possible? 

Or does it make you cringe because you don’t feel qualified to preach the gospel to even one or two people, let alone the whole world? And how would you be able to do that anyway? 

Or maybe you just shrug your shoulders because you decide this command of Jesus really only applied to his immediate disciples at the time, or to preachers and evangelists today.

In this episode we’re going to talk about the idea of preaching the gospel to all creation and how that applies to you.

• You have a ministry
• Start where you are
• Watch for opportunities to share your faith
• The best way to preach the Gospel is to live your faith every day 
• And pray for God's guidance on who you can tell about the kingdom of heaven

God has called you to let your light shine, to share your faith and your love for Christ with others. 

Sometimes it’s just by living your faith, sometimes with words, but always it’s with love for God and all God’s children.

Previous episodes mentioned:
Episode 32: The Parable of the Unbaked Cake
Episode 288: Jesus’s Death on the Cross Does not Save You from Your Sins; it’s His Resurrection 

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290 – What do you do when you feel helpless?

Have you ever been so worried about something you couldn’t sleep? 

The problem just loomed too large for you to fix personally. 

And you couldn’t even imagine how anyone individually or collectively could resolve the situation.

Just recently two friends confided in me they couldn’t sleep because of all that’s going on in the world right now.

But there IS a solution.

This week's episode shares powerful Bible examples of situations where people felt helpless, and how God helped them in very unexpected ways. 

• The Children of Israel in front of the Red Sea
• Jehoshaphat being attacked by enemy armies
• Jesus's disciples watching Jesus being taken down from the cross

In all these situations, there was something bigger going on. Even though most people couldn't see it, God was at work.

Whatever situation you're facing today which makes you feel helpless, there is something bigger going on. God is at work in your life and whatever situation you feel helpless in. Even if you don't see it, God is bringing healing.

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289 – What can you learn from women leaders at church?

What is your response to some Christians who insist that women should not be in any leadership roles in church?

This is more prevalent than you may be aware of. And these folks quote a few Bible passages, sometimes way out of context to support their convictions.

But the Bible is full of women who were in leadership roles, both in the Old and New Testaments. 

In this week's episode, we’re going to look specifically at Miriam and explore how she used her God-appointed role to lead and bless others.

• She saw an opportunity to minister to others in a way no one else could
• She didn't ask permission, she acted
• She had to learn not to compare her leadership role with anyone else's
• She learned to focus on her purpose no matter what

Just as Miriam discovered, who you are and what you are capable of are gifts from God. These are your superpowers.  

How will you use them to glorify God and encourage others to do the same?

Previous episodes mentioned:
Episode 88: What it Takes to Be a Prophet
Episode 158: Can We Be Modern Day Prophets?
Episode 159: Following Wise women in the Bible
Episode 228: Women Leaders in the New Testament
Episode 259 Deborah: The Judge and Prophetess 

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288 – Jesus's death on the cross cannot by itself save you from your sins

I know, this is a pretty bold statement. But have you ever noticed how lots of Christians focus on the crucifixion as the basis for their salvation?

But then at Easter, they suddenly start talking about the resurrection, as if they just discovered how important it is.

The whole message of Easter is that Jesus rose from the grave. That should be the focus for the entire year, not just at Easter.

In this episode, I challenge some traditional Christian talking points:

• Without the resurrection your faith is useless 
• Without the resurrection your preaching is worthless
• Without the resurrection you're still in your sins
• The crucifixion, by itself, is not enough to save you
• It's not the literal, physical blood of Jesus that saves you from your sins

Don't get me wrong, the crucifixion of Jesus is incredibly important, because without it, there would be no resurrection. But without the resurrection, Paul says you're still in your sins.

As Christians, we need to shift our gaze from looking just through the lens of the cross to looking through the lens of the resurrection.

Then we'll see Jesus's risen glory everywhere we go and in everything we do.

Previous episode mentioned:
Episode 76: The Atonement of Christ

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287 – Have you ever been a stranger in a foreign country?

You didn't speak the language. You couldn’t read any of the signs, you couldn’t understand what people are saying. You don’t understand the customs.  

And you felt lost or confused by what was going on around you.

Or maybe you've been in a strange location and felt out of place.

Then, all of a sudden, someone helps you get where you're going or explains what's going on. A simple act of hospitality makes all the difference.

There’s a great need in today’s world to be hospitable to strangers, on an individual and a collective basis, and not just strangers from foreign countries. 

We need to be aware of the strangers in our midst as well. 

This week's episode shares several examples in the Bible of helping, even loving strangers, that bring healing and comfort and 

• Abraham and Sarah 
• Abigail's generosity compared to her husband's lack of hospitality 
• Elijah and Elijah
• Jesus of course
• Peter and John

One Jewish scholar points out that in the Hebrew Scriptures there is one verse commanding us to love our neighbors but 36 places that command us to love strangers. 

It’s hard to do for a variety of reasons. But it becomes easier when you've been a stranger somewhere, whether in a foreign country, a different city or neighborhood, a church, or a new job.

When you've been an outsider, it often gives you empathy for those who may feel they’re on the outside.

Jesus didn't have a home, but he made people feel at home and helped them realized they part of God's family, never a stranger.

You can do the same. This week treat a stranger with love and see what happens.

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286 – Do you have a broken relationship in need of healing?

Maybe you’re having trouble with someone at work, either your boss or an employee. Maybe it’s someone at church. Or could it be someone in your family? Or maybe you’re completely estranged from someone.

Whatever the situation is, there’s always a possibility of healing and restoring these broken relationships, even though it may not be easy and require a lot of soul searching.

I’ve been thinking about what the Bible has to say about the healing and restoration of problematic relationships.

This week I talk with Greg Stephens, who has devoted his life to helping people clean up and improve their relationships and at the same time build new bridges to help the relationships go forward.

Greg talks about three broken relationships in the Bible and how they were healed:

• Jacob and Esau
• Joseph and his older ten brothers
• Peter and Jesus

What would you say to Joseph and his brothers to heal their relationship before it got so bad they sold Joseph as a slave? Listen to Greg's answer now.

Show notes:
Full transcript (PDF download) and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/286

Greg Stephens contact info:
Email: greg@alignment-resources.com
Website: https://www.alignment-resources.com/
Book: Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships*

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285 – What do you do when you need healing and justice?

Is there something in your life, at work, or at church right now that needs healing? 

What about justice? Have you or anyone you know experienced any injustice lately?  

And if you look at what’s going on in the world as a whole, it almost seems everyone is crying out for healing and justice.

What on earth is the remedy to all this? 

Well, the solution is never going to come from some government policy or any human organization. 

The only real and lasting solution comes from standing in God’s presence, what the Bible calls standing before the throne of God.

This week's episode talks about:

• What God's throne represents
• What it means to stand before the throne of God
• What happens when you do
• What it requires of you
• What God says to you when you stand before His throne

You don't have to wait until after you die to stand before the throne of God. God is sitting on His throne–this is a metaphor for God being in complete control– right now. 

Whatever you’re struggling with, on a personal level, or a global level, accept God’s invitation to be in His presence, to stand before His throne. 

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284 – Do you ever get judged by your age?

Have you ever felt pigeonholed by someone as to what you're capable of doing based on how  young or old you are?

Have you ever judged your own capabilities based on you age.

The world is always stereotyping what you can and can't do based on how old or young you are.

This week's episode looks at some of the people in the Bible who broke those age stereotypes and how they did it.

• Abraham and Sarah
• Moses
• Caleb
• Samuel
• David
• Elizabeth and Zacharias
• Mary, Jesus's mother
• Jesus

More importantly, we'll look at what you can do in your own life to start overcoming the limitations associated with how old you are.

SHOW NOTES:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/284.

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283 – How is your church doing these days?

A lot of churches, in many different denominations are struggling. 

Is your church growing? Are you holding steady? Are you barely treading water?

Does your church have a vision for where you're going?

In today’s episode, we’re going to look at some ideas that will hopefully give you a few fresh ways to pray for and be active in your church.

• What to do if your church members are hesitant to share their faith with others
• Why some churches close
• The need to see your church in the bigger picture
• Having a small church can actually be an advantage
• What does loving your community really look like?
• Church growth is not about getting more members

What would happen if your community felt loved by your church the way they would have felt loved by Jesus?

How can your church follow Jesus's example?

Having a vision for your church means you know where you are and where you're going.

When you're clear on your destination, it is much easier to get there. 

Show notes:
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282 – Could you use a blessing from God right now?

Have you ever felt like you needed a little extra blessing from God in your life? 

Maybe things are a bit challenging at the moment or you’ve just come through some rough waters and are on the other side of things, but you need to find some peace of mind?

It’s at times like this that we need to feel God’s presence and the blessings that come with it.

There are lots of ways to ask for and receive God’s blessings, but today we’re going to talk about a unique way to do this that I just discovered in the Bible a couple of days ago.

The Bible verse that sparked this Aha! moment is from Psalms:
      I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. 
     Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.     (Psalm 81:10)

There's more to this verse than just opening your mouth to eat the food God gives you.

What does it mean metaphorically to open your mouth wide and have it filled by God.

That's what this episode is all about.

How wide can you open your mouth? How receptive are you to God's blessings for your life?

Show notes:
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281 – How would your life be different if you trusted God completely for everything?

Sometimes it's almost easier to trust God when something terrible happens because there's no where else to turn.

Or when you're afraid and don't know what to do.

But what about your everyday life when there are just the normal challenges and obligations? Do you trust God then? 

It's so easy to just let things work out and not bother God, right? Not necessarily. 

What does it even mean to trust God?

It's hard to trust someone or something if you don't know who or what it is. It's the same with God. 

If you really want to trust God for everything in your life – and that's a wonderful goal – you have to start with getting to know God better. 

To trust God completely requires a conscious choice to know God more closely than you ever have before. Jesus could trust God in every detail of his life because he knew God so intimately.

The better you know God, the more you will hear His voice, and the more you will trust and obey Him in every circumstance. 

LISTEN NOW to this week's episode.

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280 – What if there was a simple solution to every problem you ever had?

The good news is that Jesus has given us a solution that will solve every problem, whether it's in your personal life or a collective problem.

But just like any solution, you have to do what is required of you.

Jesus offered this solution to lots of people who came from 

• A wide variety of education levels
• Differing job skill sets
• Different socioeconomic backgrounds
• Different religious and cultural heritage
• And he offered this solution to men and women equally

Jesus' solution for every problem is a simple, two word phrase: Follow me.

That's what this week's podcast is all about. No matter what your situation is, no matter how big or small the problem is, the solution is to follow Christ.

This is true even for collective problems on a local level up to international problems. 

You can't make someone else follow Christ, but you can do it yourself in such a way that people you meet see the light of Christ in you and are inspired to let their own light shine. 

Christ is calling you right now: Follow me.

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279 – What would you say to someone like Zacchaeus?

Zacchaeus was notorious for cheating people by making them pay more taxes than they owed. He was in cahoots with the Romans, which was basically a betrayal of the Jewish people.

What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus that caused him to have such a radical moral and spiritual transformation? 

In this week's episode, I talk about:

• Why did Zacchaeus want to see Jesus?
• Why did he climb a tree to see him?
• Why did Jesus want to have dinner with Zacchaeus?
• What did Jesus see in Zacchaeus that no one else saw?
• What are some of the things Jesus might have said to him?

What does this story have to do with you and me?

We don't know the exact words Jesus said to Zacchaeus, but we do know he treated him with love and respect.

Is there a modern day Zacchaeus in your life that needs to feel the love of Christ? When you seen them with the eyes of Jesus and love them with the love of Jesus, you will be able to help them discover who they are as a child of God.

It's not just the words you say. It's about how you see and love them that brings moral and spiritual transformation.

You can do this today.

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278 – What do you do when you're overwhelmed with discouragement?

I've been talking to a lot of folks who are VERY discouraged by everything that's going on in the world right now.

Is there a way to overcome this feeling of despair and discouragement?

Yes, of course. And it's encouraging to see all the folks in the Bible who were face with all sorts of discouraging situations and how they overcame them.

That's what this week's episode is all about:

• The turning point for Elijah when he was ready to quit
• How Hannah poured out her heart to God in desperation but finally found peace
• Even Jesus got discouraged at times because people didn't understand or accept his message
• Jesus's secret for overcoming discouragement

When you feel discouraged, be honest about how you feel. Don’t pretend to be so holy and spiritually minded that you’re not bothered when you are. 

Even Jesus expressed his discouragement, but he moved quickly from it to complete trust in God each time.

Right this moment, you may feel overwhelmed with discouragement, dismay, and despair over what’s going on in your life, at work, at church, in your country, or the world. 

You may be at the height of hopelessness. But also, right in this moment, God is present, His hand full of hope, comfort, and resources, just as He was with the Children of Israel in the wilderness.

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Blog posts and previous episodes mentioned this week:

• Episode 277: How to Overcome Evil with Good 
• Episode 43: You Can Trust God’s Perfect Timing for the Events in Your Life 
• Blog post: God Prepares Your Heart on His Timetable 

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Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/278

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