Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought, “That wasn’t random. That was God.” Maybe it started with small talk about work or the weather but somehow, it turned toward hope, healing, or even Jesus. What if those moments weren’t interruptions but invitations from God? Today, we’re diving into how to live on mission in your everyday life, and how to see every conversation as a divine appointment.
What is a Divine Appointment?
Phillip the Evangelist (Acts 8):
“When you’re looking, you’ll start seeing.”
Engaging in Spiritual Conversations:
“Don’t discount the value of your obedience just because you don’t see immediate results.”
The Legacy of Charlie Kirk:
"Truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth."
Having a Sense of Urgency
“We aren’t lacking opportunity. We’re lacking urgency.”
How Do I Start Living on Mission?
Bottom Line: When you live on mission, there's no such thing as random. When you obey the Spirit, even small conversations can carry eternal weight.
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Episode 39: When Tragedy Strikes – Processing the Death of Charlie Kirk
This week has been heavy. The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk has left many of us brokenhearted, wrestling with questions of evil, justice, and God’s purposes. But here’s the truth: even in the darkest moments, God is still working. Nothing is wasted in His hands.
In today’s episode, we’re processing the heartbreaking death of Charlie Kirk and asking: Where is God when tragedy strikes? We’ll look to Romans 8:28 and see why it’s not just a verse to memorize, but a rock to stand on.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
“We know.” This is not a guess or blind faith; this promise is rock solid.
· The promise is for those who love God.
· The promise is for those called according to His purpose.
· The promise stands firm not because of our performance, but because of God’s purpose.
· It’s God’s love and God’s work, not ours, that keeps this promise true for us.
“Your love for God may be shaky, but His call on your life is unshakable.”
Three ways God uses ALL THINGS, even suffering, for our good:
1. To Deepen Our Devotion
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness…” (James 1:2-4)
· Evaluate trials through the lens of eternity
· Joy is delight in God in the middle of pain
· Steadfastness is remaining under the pressure
2. To Advance the Gospel
“What has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard…” (Philippians 1:12-13)
· Paul’s pain had a purpose.
· We don’t know the why, but we can know and trust God is at work.
3. To Bring Us Back to Him
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret…” (2 Corinthians 7:10)
· Suffering wakes us up
· The Holy Spirit is working, drawing us to do more, to bring us back to our purpose in Christ.
Examples from Scripture:
· Joseph said to his brothers, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” (Genesis 50:20)
· Job lost everything and still declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)
· Esther was placed in a pagan king’s court “for such a time as this” to save her people.
· The Cross was God’s plan to save the world.
“Romans 8:28 isn’t a vague encouragement. It’s a battle cry.”
Bottom Line: The trial might bend you, but it will not break you, because if you love God and you're called according to His purpose, nothing is wasted.
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Episode 38: Real Friends: Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone
Have you ever felt completely alone, even in a crowded room? Maybe you're surrounded by classmates, coworkers, or followers online, yet deep down, you're starving for something real. What if I told you that your loneliness isn't a flaw? It's a signal. It's a holy ache, pointing you to the kind of friendship your soul was made for.
Today’s episode is not just about friendship. It’s about spiritual growth. It’s about how God designed your soul to grow and thrive, and why you’ll never become the leader He’s calling you to be if you’re alone. Real friends don’t just make life better – they make you more like Jesus.
The Most Connected Generation is also the Loneliest:
· Almost half of Americans say they feel alone
· 43% believe their relationships aren’t meaningful.
“We were created for deep connection, but we’ve become professionals at pretending we’re just fine while we quietly drown in isolation.”
What Happens When We Don’t Have Real Friendships?
· We lose perspective
· We isolate
· We grow selfish
· Our health suffers
“Loneliness isn’t just about the absence of people. It’s about the absence of meaningful connection.”
A Real Friend Helps You Grow Closer to Jesus:
· Proverbs 13:20
· The people closest to you either pull you toward Jesus or away from Jesus
· All friendships share a common bond. When the common bond of a friendship is Jesus, it changes everything.
· Proverbs 18:24
“If you want a real friend, you’ve got to start being a real friend.”
Why Small Groups are so Important:
· A small group is not just another church activity. It’s a place where you can be real, ask honest questions, be with people who will point you to Jesus, help you study the Bible, celebrate your wins, and pray with you.
· The theological anchor of why real friendship is so important goes back to Genesis.
· Gensis 1:26: “Let us make man in our image.” - Community is seen in the Godhead
· Genesis 2:8: “It is not good for man to be alone.” – Isolation is a spiritual danger.
· Because of sin, we run from the relationships and settle for shallow connections.
· Ephesians 4:1-3: You need to be connected to God’s people through a local church to “walk in a manner worthy of your calling.”
Roadblocks to Real Friendships:
· Busyness - Even good things can become barriers to God’s best for you.
· Laziness
· Spiritual Apathy – people don’t care enough about Jesus to care about the people who follow Him
How to Prioritize Gospel-Centered Relationships:
“If you want real friends, you’ve got to make space for them.”
· Show up – go to small group. Don’t just attend, engage.
· Open up – let people see the real you
· Reach out – don’t just wait for an invitation. Jesus was always the initiator.
Bottom Line: You were made for community, and real friends don't just make life more fun, they help you follow Jesus.
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What if the biggest threat to your calling isn’t failure—but comfort?
In this episode, Pastor Trent unpacks a powerful message from Acts 20:22–24 that reveals four phases every leader walks through when God calls them to step into something greater. If you’ve ever felt a divine nudge, battled fear of the unknown, or wondered how to move forward when life gets hard—this message is for you.
We’re not called to live a safe life. We’re called to live a significant one. Don’t settle for success that’s void of purpose. Learn to recognize the Spirit’s prompting, embrace uncertainty with confidence, endure opposition with faith, and live on mission with gospel urgency.
Key Scripture: “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there… However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” — Acts 20:22–24 (NIV)
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Episode Highlights:
Leadership Challenge: Identify which phase you’re in—and take your next step with courage.
Reflection Questions:
Challenge of the Week: God isn’t calling you to a safe life—but a significant one. Don’t waste your life. Take the next step He’s calling you to.
Resources Mentioned:
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Episode 36: “A Holy Unrest: When Your Soul WantsMore”
What if yourdissatisfaction isn’t a problem to be solved—but a gift from God? What if theache inside you isn’t meant to be silenced by more noise or numbed by morestuff, but awakened into something eternal? Today, we’re talking about thatdivine discontent—that holy unrest—andwhat it really means to thirst for God.
When your body isthirsty, it’s not just a mild suggestion—it’s a desperate signal. Your brain istelling you, “You need water to live.” If that’s true physically—how much moreessential is the spiritual thirst within us?
We try to quenchthe thirst of our souls in different ways that might feel satisfying in the moment—but actually make things worse. Thisis because we often drink from the wrong spiritual cups.
Cups We Reach For:
· Entertainment, achievement, appearance,relationships
· It might feel good going down, but it’s notgoing to fill us.
· What tastes good to our flesh often harms oursoul.
· These cups are designed to gratify your sensesand not nourish your spirit.
· We laugh, indulge, chase while quietly dying ofspiritual dehydration
King David Truly Thirsted for God (Psalm 63):
· To thirst for God, you have to know who God is(v1-2)
· Thirst changes your perspective of God (v3)
· Thirst leads to worship (v4-5)
· Thirst awakens spiritual attentiveness (v6-8)
· Are you thirsting for God?
Symptoms of Spiritual Dehydration:
· Negative attitude – complaining has become yourdefault
· Loss of purpose – you’re just going through the motions
· Increased appetite for sin – and less convictionwhen you indulge
· Apathy towards Jesus – you’re not against Him,you just don’t care about Him
· Lack of gratitude – you only focus on thenegative
Only Jesus Can Quench the Thirst of Your Soul:
· We naturally thirst for love, friendships, andhappiness
· God designed your body to tell you when you’re thirsty,so you won’t die of dehydration
· The love, acceptance, hope and peace you need isfound in Jesus, the Living Water
When your spirit is craving more, run to Scripture, runto prayer, and drink deep of the living water that Jesus promises to give youwhen you worship Him.
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Episode 34: “How Jesus Fulfills Your Deepest Need”
What’s your biggest need today? Most of us immediately know what that is. It might be a financial need, it might be healing, or maybe it’s a relationship you need restored. We all have needs and they all feel urgent. Today we’re going to talk about how Jesus fulfills your deepest needs.
In Luke 5:17-26, we read the story of a paralyzed man whose friends went to extreme measures to bring him to Jesus. They lowered him through a roof, expecting a miraculous healing, but Jesus says something unexpected, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
1. Jesus Knows Your Deepest Need.
2. Jesus Wants to Meet Your Biggest Need.
3. Jesus Heals Every Day.
4. Sometimes What You Think You Need Isn’t Your Deepest Need.
It’s all part of the journey of growing closer to Christ. We have to go through challenges to grow. Trust that God knows what you need and is giving it to you right now. Thank Him in advance and trust Him in the waiting.
How Do We Respond?
Jesus fulfills our deepest needs. He knows exactly what you need today. You can rest in that. The question is, will you trust Him?
Episode 33: “Hanging Out with God”
Just as a car's fuel gauge lets you know when you're running low on gas, there are signs when your spiritual life is running on empty. Anxiety, frustration, stress, anger, and depression can be indicators that you need to refuel spiritually. Daily habits, such as time spent in God’s Word and in prayer, are essential to keeping your spiritual tank full.
Who we are is shaped by the commitments we make and habits we develop. The good news is you can start new habits that will transform your life, and I believe one of the most powerful habits you can develop is spending time with God.
The Apostle Paul writes to the Philippian church:
“Therefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence, but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:12-13)
We can’t just depend on Sunday mornings. It requires more.
Some Truths about Spiritual Growth:
The Habit of Having a Daily Devotion:
What Happens When You Hang Out with God?
Practical Tips: What to do when you sit down with your Bible.
Resource: “How to Pray,” a seven-session online course on how to develop your prayer life. Available at trentstewart.org.
PETS Acronym:
I hope this episode inspires you to develop the habit of spending time with God. This simple practice is going to fuel your faith in ways you've never imagined.
The brands that we love are known for something. They’re known for their quality. They’re known for being cool or for looking good. They’re known for something that we like, and that’s why we acquire them. That’s why we want to wear them. But what are you known for? What’s your “brand”?
Today, we’re talking about what it means to be branded by a commitment and what it would look like for you to commit this year, specifically to God and a church.
Put a Stake in the Ground.
Paul writes to the church in the city of Colossae:
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints.” (Colossians 1:4)
They were known for their commitment to Jesus – “we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus…”
They were known for their commitment to their church family – “… the love that you have for all the saints.”
When You’re Committed, You Get:
1. Help to Strengthen Your Faith - “For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you.” (Colossians 4:9)
2. Help to Guide Your Decisions - “We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,…” (Colossians 4:9)
3. “So that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 4:10)
As we get ready to close out this year, think about what decisions you need to make. I encourage you to put a stake in the ground that you will be committed to the Lord and committed to a church.
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Episode 31: “Branded as a Disciple of Jesus”
We all like various brands. Maybe you love Lulu Lemon, or Nike, or Apple. Whatever brand you think is cool, you begin to subscribe to. Cost doesn’t matter because you’ve been convinced that this particular brand offers a superior product. Because of marketing and the quality of the product, these brands become known for something.
So, what’s your brand as a human being? In other words, what are you known for? Today we’re going to explore the idea of being branded. Not by the latest fashion trend, but as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
What are you going to be known for?
“From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.” - Galatians 6:17 (NRSV)
What does it mean to be branded as a disciple of Jesus?
“And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
You will grow spiritually when you spend time with Jesus.
“If you want to be my disciple you must come and follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And if they follow me, the Father will honor them.” – John 12:26
Three important truths about spiritual growth:
1. Spiritual Growth is a CHOICE.
2. Spiritual Growth is a COMMITMENT.
3. Spiritual Growth is a RELATIONSHIP.
“He appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles to be with him, to send them out to preach.” - (Mark 3:14)
What does it mean to be with Jesus?
We should be seeking to be branded as a disciple of Jesus and want others to know that’s the brand that we care about.
We’re continuing in this series about purpose. Why are we here? What is the point of life? Why do I exist?
Well, if God is the Creator, and we believe that He is, then there is meaning to why He created us. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” We can either pursue the purpose God created us for, or we can ignore it.
We've talked about how both worship and becoming more like Jesus are a part of what it means to fulfill the purpose that God has given to us. Today, I want to focus on the idea that you are saved to serve. God didn’t just save you for eternal life, He saved you to fulfill a purpose in this life, and part of that is learning to serve.
The Church is a lot like a team sport.
1 Corinthians 12:7 says, “A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good.”
Every Believer has a Spiritual Gift.
Every Believer is Gifted to Help the Entire Church.
Every Believer is Important and Necessary.
What Does God Want You to do with Your Spiritual Gift?
1. Discover it.
2. Develop it.
3. Use it.
God is the Designer of the world and because there is a Designer, there is a design for your life. If there is a Maker, there is meaning. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Before you were even born, God had you in mind. He loved you, and He created you for specific work. There’s a purpose for your life. It’s important to determine what that is. You can either pursue your purpose and try to accomplish it, or you can ignore it.
1. Commit to God’s Plan.
· Romans 3:23 – We’ve all sinned and fall short of God’s glory.
· There’s no way you can live a good enough life to get to heaven.
· Romans 10:9 – Has there been a moment in your life when you’ve asked Jesus for forgiveness and surrendered your life to Him?
· Putting your faith in Jesus is the first step to committing to God’s plan.
· If you haven’t committed your life to Jesus you are rejecting God’s plan for your life and your purpose.
· Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father but by me.”
· You have to decide to either accept Jesus’ words as truth, or reject them.
2. Commit Yourself to Change the Way You Think.
· Ephesians 4:22 – It’s not enough to just stop doing bad things. You have to think differently.
· We must be informed by the Word of God and begin to think like Jesus.
· As humans, we copy the behavior of other people.
· Romans 12:2 – Don’t copy behaviors and customs of the world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
· As God transforms you from the inside out, you begin to understand His perfect will for your life.
· Christians must let God’s Word show them the right way to think about situations and issues in the world.
· What I saw on a mission trip to Venezuela changed the way I think.
3. Commit Yourself to Develop Christ-like Character.
· Ephesians 4:24 - The goal of becoming like Christ is to live a more righteous, holy life.
· We’re not trying to become more righteous so that we can earn heaven.
· Heaven is a gift God gives us solely based on faith in Christ alone.
· Becoming more like Christ is a continuous journey. We have a long way to go!
· God uses us as we surrender our actions and attitudes to Him.
· As we seek to become more like Him, He uses us to impact other people.
· If you choose to ignore your purpose, life will continue to feel meaningless.
The only way we begin to find true meaning and purpose in life is by committing ourselves to God's plan, changing how we think, and allowing our character to be developed by Jesus. As we do that, we truly worship God and embrace him as our Lord.
There’s a reason why Rick Warren’s book, “Purpose Driven Life” is the greatest selling book outside of the Bible. People want to know what their purpose is! Why are we here? What’s the point of life? Today, we’re starting a new series of episodes that will help you understand what God’s purpose
for your life actually is.
God created you:
You are wired to worship:
Worship is the desire of the human soul:
Worship is not just experienced by what we say, it’s confirmed by how we live.
In view of God’s mercy, the proper response is to give Him our entire life.
As you go through different seasons of life, you’re going to face sad situations. You’ll potentially experience depression. It’s just part of life. God gave us emotions, so it’s ok to be sad, but God doesn’t want you to be sad forever. He wants you to learn from the sad times in your life.
Life is more than the feelings you feel. Life is about the choices that you make. Today I want to help you make every day count by helping you learn how to deal with sadness.
God uses sadness to help you.
Read 1 Samuel Chapter 1.
1. Hannah goes to church. (v9)
2. Hannah prays to God. (v10)
3. Hannah admits how she feels (v15)
4. Hannah talks to a spiritual leader. (v15-16)
5. Hannah eats. (v18)
6. Hannah believes God will help her. (v18)
Instead of thinking everything and everyone is against you, would you have the boldness to start believing that God is for you and that He is going to answer you?
“And the Lord remembered her. And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.” (1 Samuel 1:19-20)
When someone asks, “How are you feeling today?” our typical response is “I’m good!” whether we’re feeling good or not. We’re usually unaware of how we’re feeling because we don’t think about it. Emotions are triggered by the
events that happen in our life, and they kind of just happen. You don’t have to tell yourself to feel happy when you win, you’re just happy. You don’t have to tell yourself to feel sad or angry when you lose, the anger just comes out. But here’s the thing, you get to choose how long those emotions stick
around.
Instead of your emotions controlling you, we need to learn how to choose them because life is more than the feelings that you feel. Emotions come and go. The more you learn to control your emotions, the healthier and more
successful in life you will be.
Live on Devotion, Not on Emotions
Choose Joy
Three Things that Kill Your Joy:
1. Selfishness
2. Comparing
3. Fear
Three Ways You Can Have Joy:
1. Focus on GIVING rather than RECEIVING.
2. Focus on HEALING rather than HURTING.
3. Focus on GOD’S POWER rather than YOUR PROBLEMS.
God created you for more. He created you for purpose. He created you for joy. Life is more than the feelings that we have. It’s about living with devotion and not emotion. As you start doing these things, you’re going to find more joy in your life.
How do we prepare to defend ourselves against spiritual attacks? In Ephesians 6, Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. This gives us the mentality that we are in a fight.
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. - Ephesians 6:11-12
We’re in a spiritual battle. The enemy is trying to steal, kill, and destroy everything that God wants to do in your life. Scripture gives us ways to fight this battle against the spiritual forces in the present darkness.
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. 16 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. - Ephesians 6:14-17
As a follower of Jesus, we have authority over the demonic influences in our life but if we’re not wearing the armor of God, we can’t fight the battle effectively.
If you want God’s power, you have to wear God’s armor.
1. The Belt of Truth (v14)
2. The Breastplate of Righteousness (v14)
3. The Right Shoes (v15)
4. The Shield of Faith (v16)
5. The Helmet of Salvation (v17)
6. The Sword of the Spirit (v17)
Remember, we’re told to put on the full armor of God, not just part of it.
Stand firm, have faith and put on the whole armor of God. We're fighting this battle together.
Book: “The Five-Second Rule” by Mel Robbins
Spiritual warfare is a real thing. Satan & his followers are battling against the will of God and His followers. Ephesians 6 tells us that we aren’t fighting flesh and blood, but spiritual forces of evil. The enemy is fighting to divide God’s Church and in many ways he’s winning. Today I want to talk about the enemy’s strategies to steal kill and destroy.
In Ephesians 6, Paul is talking to the church and calling them to fight this battle against the enemy. The best way to fight this battle is in the context of community – being involved in and connected relationally to a church.
Why does the enemy attack the church?1. To direct our focus away from the mission
2. The unity of the church is a witness to Jesus’ love
3. The church teaches the life-changing Word of God
What’s Satan trying to do? Create division.
Division happens when...
1. Believers sin against each other
2. We stop showing love for one another
3. We put our needs before the needs of other people
4. We act immature
The result is that non-believers will have no interest in Jesus.
Next time: How to put on the armor of God and truly fight for unity.
One of my favorite leaders in the Bible is Elijah. You can read his story in 1 Kings. During this time in the nation of Israel, the character of the leaders and the spiritual condition of the people were terrible. They were worshipping idols and being led by wicked men. But Elijah was different. The name Elijah means “The Lord is my God.” God was building Elijah into the leader he needed to be to confront the people’s sin, lead them into repentance, and back to worshipping God.
1 Kings 17:1-7. God sent a drought into the land and told Elijah to go away to a stream in the desert. So, Elijah did what God told him to do.
Just like Elijah, God has given you an invitation to follow Him.
We see this in Moses’s life as well.
God’s invitation will always take you outside of your comfort zone.
It’s easy to follow God when things are good when all of our needs seem to be met, but you don’t learn or grow when things are easy.
One thing that unsuccessful people have in common is that they lack consistency. When you’re consistent, you’re dedicated to carrying out the task until it is completed. You’re clear on what you want to accomplish and you’re going to take the steps to actually reach those goals. Today, I want to talk about the need for consistency in leadership.
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” - John Maxwell
We often mistakenly think that success happens overnight. The truth is most successful people have been consistently grinding for some time before they become successful.
The march towards consistency can sometimes hurt.
Three areas you need to be consistent in as a leader:
1. Your CHARACTER
2. Your ATTITUDE
3. Your EFFORT
When you are consistent in your CHARACTER, your ATTITUDE, and your EFFORT, you’re going to be the example that other people look to. You’re going to be the leader that is worth following.
PRACTICAL STEPS:
“Let us not become weary of doing good for in due season, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)
One of the most difficult things you’ll ever try to do in life is forgive someone.
When someone hurts you, they have essentially taken something away from you.
Jesus teaches that we must always be willing to forgive, and we must continually forgive.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” (Matthew 18:21-35).
The master represents God, the servant who was shown mercy represents anyone who has had their sin cancelled by God, and the servant who was not shown mercy represents those who have wronged us who we have not forgiven.
The process of cancelling the debt:
Practically, how is the debt paid?
Prayer: “Lord, they owe me, but I owed you and you were willing to cancel my debt, so I cancel their debt. I forgive _____ for taking _______.”
On the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished” which means, it is paid. Jesus paid our debt with His sacrifice.
One of the longings of the human soul is to find peace. The world offers us peace through things like health insurance, retirement funds, policemen and firefighters. The world’s
peace depends on circumstances, but Jesus offers us a different kind of peace that can’t be taken away. Even in the midst of pain, tribulation, and despair, your heart can be
settled and peaceful if your hope is fixed on Jesus.
Peace can be difficult to find in today’s culture and fast-paced world.
How do you experience the peace of God that transcends all understanding when all hell is breaking loose in your life?
Dark times are meant to be a place for us to learn the deeper truths of God’s grace.
Do you desire to find the peace of God while you go through this season?
In John 14:1 Jesus says, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
How to experience the peace of God in the middle of suffering:
1. Believe that Jesus is peace.
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27)
2. Believe in your future with Jesus.
“I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:3)
3. Believe that Jesus is with you in your pain.
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26)
4. Believe in the power of prayer.
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