We've all experienced rejection throughout our lives, including times when we've messed up. We may be accustomed to, and therefore have come to expect, others cutting us off or distancing themselves from us when we sin. We may even assume God will respond to us in a similar way, but this is far from what we see in Scripture. In this episode, Carol and Jennifer discuss a biblical example of a major mess up, how Abram, the man who sinned, responded, how God responded to him, and what this reveals about His heart toward us. 

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https://www.carolmccracken.com/
https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/
https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken
http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team

Find Jennifer Slattery at:
http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572

Find Wholly Loved, at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com

Find Wholly Loved Ministries at:
WhollyLoved.com

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671

Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook):
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Group Discussion Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
How do you tend to respond after you've sinned? Do you tend to turn to God or distance yourself from Him?
What have you seen, read, or experienced regarding God's heart that you can remember and reflect on whenever or if ever you fear God's rejection?
Why is it important to focus on God's character, not our guilt, when attempting to live more deeply connected to and empowered by God?
1 John 1:9 tells us that whenever we acknowledge our sins to God, and each time that we do, that He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. What are some sins, then, that He forgives us of? 
Considering the use of the word "all" in 1 John 1:9, what sins does God not forgive? 
Again, considering 1 John 1:9 and its discussion of God's purification, what does this mean in terms of our holiness or sinfulness after we turn to God and acknowledge our sin?
Why might it be important to remember God indeed purifies us from "all" unrighteousness? 
What is one action step God might be asking you to take as a result of listening to this podcast. 

We've all experienced rejection throughout our lives, including times when we've messed up. We may be accustomed to, and therefore have come to expect, others cutting us off or distancing themselves from us when we sin. We may even assume God will respond to us in a similar way, but this is far from what we see in Scripture. In this episode, Carol and Jennifer discuss a biblical example of a major mess up, how Abram, the man who sinned, responded, how God responded to him, and what this reveals about His heart toward us. 
Find Carol McCracken at: <a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com/">https://www.carolmccracken.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken</a> <a href="http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team">http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team</a> Find Jennifer Slattery at: <a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/">http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572</a> Find Wholly Loved, at: <a href="https://www.whollyloved.com/">https://www.WhollyLoved.com</a> Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671</a> Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769">https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769</a> Group Discussion Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>How do you tend to respond after you've sinned? Do you tend to turn to God or distance yourself from Him?</li>
<li>What have you seen, read, or experienced regarding God's heart that you can remember and reflect on whenever or if ever you fear God's rejection?</li>
<li>Why is it important to focus on God's character, not our guilt, when attempting to live more deeply connected to and empowered by God?</li>
<li>1 John 1:9 tells us that whenever we acknowledge our sins to God, and each time that we do, that He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. What are some sins, then, that He forgives us of? </li>
<li>Considering the use of the word "all" in 1 John 1:9, what sins does God not forgive? </li>
<li>Again, considering 1 John 1:9 and its discussion of God's purification, what does this mean in terms of our holiness or sinfulness after we turn to God and acknowledge our sin?</li>
<li>Why might it be important to remember God indeed purifies us from "all" unrighteousness? </li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take as a result of listening to this podcast. </li>
</ol>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

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