Abide & Seek

39: Feeling Stuck and Struggling to Trust God

An update on life lately: A vulnerable reflection on moments of feeling stuck and holding on to faith when it’s hard to stand firm. Being in a tough space as you're struggling to hold on to faith when you want to give up and take the easier route…God will shift everything to bring you to a place to trust Him. 
Verses Mentioned:
Exodus 14
Deuteronomy 1
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38: Watch and Pray - The Urgent Call and Sacrifice for an Intimate Prayer Life

What does it mean to watch and pray? Exploring what it means to be called as a watchman, to intercede, and to act in obedience as we partner with God. When was the last time you prayed for someone else? Has God placed a time on your spirit to be consistent in private intercession with Him? What are you willing to sacrifice for deeper intimacy with God by consecration? 
Verses Mentioned:
Watch and Pray (Luke 21:36)
Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26) 
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25)
Days of Noah (Matthew 24:36-39)
Being a Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)
Sin Entangles and Hinders us (Hebrews 12:1) 
Call of the Watchmen (Ezekiel 33)
Micah Wood - God is Looking for Watchmen
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37: When Apathy Goes Unchecked

Apathy: indifference (a lack of emotion/enthusiasm); a subtle feeling of a lack of interest towards issues that matter to God
Have you grown apathetic towards your relationship with God and the spiritual disciplines? Are you caught between the two extremes–Entitlement (burdening yourself and lacking genuine love for God by having a transactional heart posture) or Apathy (feeling indifferent by having a spiritual callous heart posture)? In this episode, we’re exploring ways to diligently seek after God when falling into apathy and discerning between counterfeits presented by the enemy. 
Verses Mentioned:
Proverbs 25:2
James 5:16 
Luke 4:13
2 Timothy 1:7
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Isaiah 8:20-22
Psalm 37 - “The Exit Interview” Checklist to prepare for transitioning into a new season
v.3 - Trust in The Lord 
v.4 - Take Delight in the Lord 
v.5 - Commit your way to The Lord 
v.7 - Be still before The Lord
v.34 - Hope in The Lord 
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36: Spiritual Awareness and The Faith Process

Do you feel the need to always be in control or things are done better when we do it ourselves? This is from the root of self-sufficiency due to taking God’s grace for granted. In this episode, we’ll explore how the enemy attempts to blind us in order to bind us and how to produce genuine faith. 
Verses Mentioned:
Genuine Faith - 1 Peter 1:6-7 
Samson - Judges 16
Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52 
Spiritual Blindness -  2 Corinthians 4:3-4; Matthew 6:22-24; 2 Peter 1:9; Mark 9:43-47
Purity - 2 Corinthians 7:1
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35: Blind Spots - Resentment in Ministry

Let’s be honest. How often do we feel resentment toward work, ministry, or other relationships because things haven't gone our way? Why is it that when consequences, trials, and negative experiences cross our path, our relationship with God is the first thing to take a toll? In this episode,we explore the disappointment between our human limitations and God’s sovereignty.    
Verses Mentioned:
Taking spiritual inventory - Isaiah 29:13, 2 Samuel 24:18-25
God reveals blind spots through repentance - Psalm 139: 23-24  
God is patient with us - 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 2:4, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11
When knowledge and faith misalign (John the Baptist) - Matthew 11
See God’s plan in the midst of chaos - Exodus 14
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34: Repentance, Convictions and Our Consequences

How can we trust the convictions of The Holy Spirit (through us and the testimony of others)? Have you truly repented or just given God an apology? In this episode, we dive into what it means for Jesus to be Lord over our life and not just a Savior. Today is the day we choose God!
Verses Mentioned
Word for 2024 (Joshua 24:14-15; Hosea 4:6)
The Call for Repentance (Isaiah 65: 1-5; 12) 
If you think you “have time” to repent - Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
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33: Tired of Waiting…

What does it mean to wait on the Lord? Why is it sometimes a struggle to overthink and second-guess the convictions that God has given us? How do you grieve when it comes to intangible loss—a job, dream, relationship, etc.? How can we know the secret of being content? In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to be patient, find joy in all circumstances, and trust God for real. 
Verses Mentioned
“Judas Moment” (John 12:1-8)
Being Content (Philippians 4:10-14) 
Jesus and His hometown (Matthew 13:53-58)
When God expects more from you: 
Season A - Union with God: Recognizing that satisfaction requires surrender and success requires obedience (John 2 and Ezekiel 2)
Season B - Division with the flesh: Raw emotions build authentic intimacy with God (Psalm 22 and Luke 22)
Season C - Witness for ministry: Remember who God is and reverence Him (2 Kings 22)
Encouragement:
Trusting in God: Proverbs 3:5-6; Jeremiah 17:5-10
True Faith in God: Luke 1:45, Romans 4:20-21
Word: “Don’t give up, when you’re at the finish line”, Hebrews 12:1
 
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32: How God Heals Trauma and Triggers

Sometimes we may find ourselves with scars God never intended for us to have. When we choose to self-medicate the wounds God wants us to surrender to Him to repair, we delay the healing process. When God steps in, He removes the bandages from injuries that require surgery. Access to the pain requires addressing the trauma, the triggers, and the past we tried to leave behind. Thankfully, the purpose behind the healing process is to see God work as a Restorer and a Redeemer within our lives so we are a living testimony of His Power! 
Verses Mentioned:
Methods of Healing (Mark 5:21-43)
God uses your testimony (Luke 5:4-11 and Matt. 14:22-33) 
God uses your triggers (Luke 22:54-62 and John 21:7-11)
Charcoal Fire, “anthrakia” - (John 18:18 and John 21:9)
Healing requires facing the offense (Matt 5:23-24, 6:14-15)
Purpose of Painful Process Towards Healing (Joel 2:25)
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31: Discernment in Decisions, God’s Voice and His Timing

What does it mean to have discernment when you’re at a crossroads of a decision? What anchors you when facing circumstances? Is prayer a first option or a last resort? In this episode, we’re discussing what it means to balance preparing for what’s ahead while reflecting on the past. Navigating through various revelations that remind us of the presence of God and planning for the uphill journey of what’s next. 
Also included: a short discussion on the Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
Psalm 130: “What does it mean to wait on The Lord?”
Psalm 124: Reflecting on - “If it had not been for the Lord, where would I be?”
Psalm 126: Reflecting on - God being a Restorer and a Redeemer!
Psalm 127: Reflecting on - God’s Sovereignty when we’re anxious and overwhelmed
Psalm 128: Reflecting on - Staying encouraged and praying for God’s strength when working in ministry gets tough. Remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup!
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30: Unhealthy Cycles of Self-Sabotage

Self Sabotage runs deeper than you think. It’s more than self-destructive behaviors - it may include negative self-criticism, lack of boundaries, and fear of failure (just to name a few). In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to come out of agreement with the toxic thinking patterns, uproot habits that kept us in bondage, and seek healing from God from these strongholds. 
Do you want to be healed?
Peter goes fishing  (Luke 5)
Woman caught in adultery (John 8)
Man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5)
Naaman goes to Elisha (2 Kings 5)
Battle Plan Prompt
The PROBLEM is that I….
The Word is telling me to PRAY (insert scripture)
I will remember His PROMISE (insert scripture)
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