Gratefully Hungry – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode may seem heavier when you think of the subject or look at the title but honestly, recording it brought me light more than darkness. God is near those who are navigating &/or anticipating loss. 

Joel, the guest on this episode was my grandmothers hospice chaplain. I met him one time before she passed away in January & knew he was someone I wanted to have on here with me one day. My grandmother loved him instantly when she met him. She couldn't wait for me to meet Joel. I can see why after getting to know him more. Enjoy this episode. It's a little heart tugging, a little healing, & more..
Joel quotes this:

― Helen Keller

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but those who hope in the Lord (who trust in the lord)
    will renew (find new) their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.


Let's talk about how to wait well! Karen Ridle is someone I'd sit at the feet of on any topic, but goodness!! This one ya'll are going to LOVE!

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📖Reflection Questions:

• What could you do to make prayer easier & more of a priority?
• What is a specific "this so that" prayer that you have today?

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✏️  Episode Notes

If you're looking for the warmest, most heartfelt conversation, then grab a cup of tea & hit play!

From conquering cancer to the authority of our words to mindset strategy to angels, Mona Lisa & I cover SO many important topics within this hour! No matter what you've already spoken or opened up in your life God is ready to walk right in. Her story is proof 💕

🧐 Reflection Questions

1- Where is fear coming from in your own life? What typically allows it in? (Habits, people, poor thoughts)

2- What do you tend to fix your focus on?

3- Fear and faith can't live in the same place, which do you spend more time operating in?

📖 Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 

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🧐 Reflection Questions

• When in the past have you felt the spirit nudge or guide you? 
• How can you lean into the spirit guiding you, even if it feels a little awkward?
• What are you hopeful for right now that you can take to God through the spirit? 

💭 Thoughts

• Ask him specifically for what you're needing & trust that he's going to reveal his plans for you. 

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📖 Reflection questions:
1) What is the next thing you feel God is prompting you to do?
2) What is YOUR way of showing up in water waders as you step in that direction?


*Sermon mentioned: https://youtu.be/a3GMllbFLu0

Event coming, date TBA in SPRING of 2023 (I said 2022 by accident..got excited) 

Story was from Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson - Day 7 "Put on Waders"

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🎄 Merry Christmas 🎅

Please welcome my special guest Sean McCarthy! He is a pastor at Community Christian Church in Salisbury, MD. He's been a Salisbury resident since 93' and has been in the ministry for 20 years. I'm excited to chat with him about his message and tips on how to grow into a relationship with the Lord. 

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🙏Having a relationship with God, through Jesus' sacrifice is much different than just going to church, checking boxes, & calling it Christianity.

• Prayer is our communication line.
• Clear & consistent communication is key in a healthy relationship.
• Talk with God - clearly, honestly, & frequently.

Resources:  

• Discerning the Voice of God (book) by: Priscilla Shirer

Versions of the Bible app I love to read most:

• 👉New International Version (NIV)
• 👉The Passion Translation (TPT)
• 👉King James Version (KJV)
• 👉American Standard Version (ASV)
• 👉Tithing scriptures: Lev 27:30-34, Matt 6:21, Prov 3:9-10, 2 Cor 9:6-7
• 👉Fasting book: "Fasting" by  Jentezen Franklin

🤔Reflection questions: 

• What 1 or 2 things stood out to you most today?
• On a scale of 1 -10 how clearly & frequently do you converse with God?
• What could you do (or not do) to increase that number & enjoy your relationship with him more?

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✅Tips to draw closer to him or interrupt a not great pattern:

• Unplug. No phone. No people or other opinions. Get outside if possible.
• Submerge yourself in the word or a sermon
• Move your body 
• Church, small group, or chat with a trusted believer.

📖 Resources:

• Fervent by Priscilla Shirer
• Elevation Church
• The Bible App (You Version)

🧐 Reflection questions:

• What would it look like for me to be living FOR the Lord? Hot vs luke warm?
• Do I know God's character well enough to decipher his truth vs what's almost true?

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From pg 182 of the "Draw the Circle" prayer challenge:

"History belongs to the intercessors"

 More notes from one of my favorite books on this topic:

If you intercede for others, you'd better make sure that others are interceding for you.
Intercession is spiritual warfare. It's not for the faint. By definition, praying hard is hard. There will be times that our heart is breaking because of a prayer burden. No victory has ever been won apart from prayer & praise. 

Prayer is the pen that writes history. 

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