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Why does it bother us when someone doesn’t seem to like us?

In this episode, we unpack the tension between people-pleasing and God-pleasing. While the desire to gain favor with others can stem from good intentions, it can easily shift into seeking approval instead of living from love.

Scripture reminds us that our ultimate aim is not to please people — but to love them well. When love and faithfulness guide our thoughts, words, and actions, we find ourselves resting in God’s approval rather than striving for human validation.

What We Discuss


The difference between loving people and pleasing people


Why human approval is unstable


How our hearts can deceive us


Filtering our actions through biblical love


What it truly means to gain favor in God’s sight

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today.  Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org

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Gaining Favor in the Eyes of God and Others 

By Keri Eichberger

Bible Reading:
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:3-4)

The sad truth is, it sincerely upsets me when someone doesn’t seem to like me. And though I’ve certainly struggled with people-pleasing, I’ve come to the conclusion that my concern over how another may perceive me isn’t just about pleasing the person. Not to mention, I know people are impossible to always please. But I’m beginning to believe the majority of my mission to receive favor in the eyes of others is rooted in the desire to do the right thing. Not necessarily by them, but by God. But to be honest, discerning the God-honoring way can be tricky at times. Because my heart and mind can deceive me. That’s true for all of us. We may tell ourselves our words and actions are justified and right. But too often our human flesh naturally prompts us toward selfish motives. So occasionally, when someone seems to have an issue with me, I start to wonder if they are sensing such behavior, and are justified in their ill thinking and feelings. On the flipside, if someone seems to be pleased with me, if I appear to have their favor, it sometimes serves as an indicator that I’m on the right path. But then again, this thought process is flawed as well. 

Do you ever personally fall into people-pleasing? Or simply and strongly desire to gain favor in the eyes of others? If, like me, you do find yourself aspiring to find right standing with people, why does it matter to you? Though the more important questions we should consider are: What really matters? And who really matters?

We certainly can’t always please people, because we are all flawed and imperfect.  But we aren’t called to please people anyway. We are called to love them. God is the only one we should ultimately aim to please. He alone is whom we ought to set our hearts on pleasing. He is who we ought to set out to please. Because of our love for God—because he first loved us. And what is pleasing to God is our loving him and loving others. Our goal should not be to please others, but to love others—for the sake of God and our love for him.

In our quest to transition from pleasing to loving, our goal should also be to love the way God called us to love. The way Jesus loved. And I’m sure you’re closely familiar with this passage, but he perfectly describes how he longs for us to love in 1 Corinthians 13. Verses 4-7 read, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

This type of love is a tall order, no doubt. But this is a replica of what love looks like in the eyes of our all-loving Lord. These are the attributes we should aim for in learning to love. And as we learn to love more and more like God commanded us to love, we will find favor in his eyes and of others.

Intersecting Faith & Life: 

Proverbs 3:3 encourages us to, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. And verse 4 claims, Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. So, if you desire to find favor with the Lord and those around you, let love never leave you. Instead of seeking to please people, make it your life mission to love better. Practice filtering your thoughts, decisions, words, and every action through the First Corinthians love filter. Are your actions patient, humble, kind, selfless, drenched in truth and holiness? Are your words those of protection, trust, hope, and perseverance? This is love.    

While it’s not necessarily wrong to desire to want to please others, the heart and goal behind this desire should truly be to love them. As God would love. For the sake of God. Determine to root your desire to gain favor with those around you in your desire to please God. Let that desire to please God fuel your fire to love like God. And in loving like him, you may gain favor with others, but your striving to please people will be replaced with refreshed and confident rest that you are pleasing in the eyes of our good God. And that is all that really matters. 

If you liked what you read, I think you will love my latest book, Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes. You can find it on Amazon or your favorite online retail site. I hope it blesses you!

Why does it bother us when someone doesn&rsquo;t seem to like us?
In this episode, we unpack the tension between people-pleasing and God-pleasing. While the desire to gain favor with others can stem from good intentions, it can easily shift into seeking approval instead of living from love.
Scripture reminds us that our ultimate aim is not to please people &mdash; but to love them well. When love and faithfulness guide our thoughts, words, and actions, we find ourselves resting in God&rsquo;s approval rather than striving for human validation.
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What We Discuss
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The difference between loving people and pleasing people
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Why human approval is unstable
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<li data-start="1144" data-end="1177">
How our hearts can deceive us
</li>
<li data-start="1178" data-end="1225">
Filtering our actions through biblical love
</li>
<li data-start="1226" data-end="1278">
What it truly means to gain favor in God&rsquo;s sight
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</ul>
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Gaining Favor in the Eyes of God and Others&nbsp;
By Keri Eichberger
Bible Reading: Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:3-4)
The sad truth is, it sincerely upsets me when someone doesn&rsquo;t seem to like me. And though I&rsquo;ve certainly struggled with people-pleasing, I&rsquo;ve come to the conclusion that my concern over how another may perceive me isn&rsquo;t just about pleasing the person. Not to mention, I know people are impossible to always please. But I&rsquo;m beginning to believe the majority of my mission to receive favor in the eyes of others is rooted in the desire to do the right thing. Not necessarily by them, but by God. But to be honest, discerning the God-honoring way can be tricky at times. Because my heart and mind can deceive me. That&rsquo;s true for all of us. We may tell ourselves our words and actions are justified and right. But too often our human flesh naturally prompts us toward selfish motives. So occasionally, when someone seems to have an issue with me, I start to wonder if they are sensing such behavior, and are justified in their ill thinking and feelings. On the flipside, if someone seems to be pleased with me, if I appear to have their favor, it sometimes serves as an indicator that I&rsquo;m on the right path. But then again, this thought process is flawed as well.&nbsp;
Do you ever personally fall into people-pleasing? Or simply and strongly desire to gain favor in the eyes of others? If, like me, you do find yourself aspiring to find right standing with people, why does it matter to you? Though the more important questions we should consider are: What really matters? And who really matters?
We certainly can&rsquo;t always please people, because we are all flawed and imperfect.&nbsp; But we aren&rsquo;t called to please people anyway. We are called to love them. God is the only one we should ultimately aim to please. He alone is whom we ought to set our hearts on pleasing. He is who we ought to set out to please. Because of our love for God&mdash;because he first loved us. And what is pleasing to God is our loving him and loving others. Our goal should not be to please others, but to love others&mdash;for the sake of God and our love for him.
In our quest to transition from pleasing to loving, our goal should also be to love the way God called us to love. The way Jesus loved. And I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;re closely familiar with this passage, but he perfectly describes how he longs for us to love in 1 Corinthians 13. Verses 4-7 read, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
This type of love is a tall order, no doubt. But this is a replica of what love looks like in the eyes of our all-loving Lord. These are the attributes we should aim for in learning to love. And as we learn to love more and more like God commanded us to love, we will find favor in his eyes and of others.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:&nbsp;
Proverbs 3:3 encourages us to, Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. And verse 4 claims, Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. So, if you desire to find favor with the Lord and those around you, let love never leave you. Instead of seeking to please people, make it your life mission to love better. Practice filtering your thoughts, decisions, words, and every action through the First Corinthians love filter. Are your actions patient, humble, kind, selfless, drenched in truth and holiness? Are your words those of protection, trust, hope, and perseverance? This is love.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
While it&rsquo;s not necessarily wrong to desire to want to please others, the heart and goal behind this desire should truly be to love them. As God would love. For the sake of God. Determine to root your desire to gain favor with those around you in your desire to please God. Let that desire to please God fuel your fire to love like God. And in loving like him, you may gain favor with others, but your striving to please people will be replaced with refreshed and confident rest that you are pleasing in the eyes of our good God. And that is all that really matters.&nbsp;
If you liked what you read, I think you will love my latest book, <a href="https://a.co/d/058wHte">Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes</a>. You can find it on Amazon or your favorite online retail site. I hope it blesses you!

Gaining Favor in the Eyes of God and Others

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Faithfulness is often tested in the moments no one else sees.

In this episode, we explore how integrity is built — not in grand gestures, but in quiet, ordinary decisions. Through a simple but powerful story about a toddler’s toy and a mother’s promise, we’re reminded that what feels small to us may mean everything to someone else.

Jesus teaches that how we handle the “little” things reveals the condition of our hearts. When we resist the temptation to cut corners, we demonstrate trustworthiness — both before God and before others.

What We Discuss


Why small acts of obedience matter


The temptation to minimize “insignificant” responsibilities


How integrity is formed in private decisions


The connection between stewardship and trust


Why faithfulness today prepares us for greater responsibility tomorrow

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today.  Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org

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To Be Faithful with the Little Things 

By Deidre Braley 

Bible Reading:
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. - Luke 16:10

Something you should know is that we have a dog and three young children. That means that nothing in our house is ever entirely clean, and also that there’s so much hullabaloo on any given morning in our home that when the dog starts to chew a kid’s toy, it is the least of my worries. 

But it was not the least of our two-year-old’s worries the other morning. We were trying to get everyone on the school bus and out the door when our dog found one of the wooden “bolts” from his play toolbox and started to roll it around in his mouth. “Oh, stop that,” I said, prying it from his mouth. I tossed it back on the floor and wouldn’t have given it another thought, except that our horrified toddler cried, “Mommy, will you clean it?” 

I assured him I would, of course, and then I gave him a hug and a kiss and sent him out the door with my husband so everyone could make it to their morning destination on time. As soon as the house was silent, I went about my morning rounds of tidying just enough clutter so I could work at home without being utterly distracted by the mess. 

When I went back into his bedroom to gather up the dirty clothes and clear a path for walking on his floor, I saw the dog-slobbered toy. And I have to be honest here—I thought to myself, “He’ll never know,” and almost just tossed it back in his toolbox without washing it. But then a small voice whispered into my spirit, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” I was convicted. I took out a baby wipe and gently rubbed it down, then went on with my day. 

When he got home that night, can you guess what he asked me right away? “Mommy, you clean my toy?” It is hard to describe the relief I felt knowing I could honestly say, “Yes, I did.” Just like I said I would. 

To me, that little wooden bolt had felt inconsequential. My mind had been running through all the deadlines I needed to meet that day and all the more “important” things I needed to accomplish. But to my son, that was the important thing. If I hadn’t been faithful with that, how could he trust me to be faithful at all? 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Since that day, I’ve been surprised by how many opportunities I’ve had to be faithful in the little things—and how often I’ve been tempted to cut corners, thinking that no one will notice or care anyway. But after telling the parable of the shrewd manager, Jesus asks, “So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own” (Luke

16:11-12)? In other words, the way we steward what we have today matters, and God sees the way we handle what he’s given to us to care for. The people around us do too. Our obedience in tending to the “little” things indicates the integrity of our character and whether we can also be trusted with the “big” things. 

As you go about your day today, I encourage you to keep Jesus’ words in your head: “Whoever can be trusted with very little…” Whenever you are tempted to cut a corner (like tossing that dog-slobbered toy back into the bin without washing it first), remember that this is an opportunity to be faithful—to show God and others that you are a person of integrity whom they can trust. 

Further Reading:
The Parable of the Faithful Steward: Luke 12:35-48
The Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-28 
1 Peter 4:10

Faithfulness is often tested in the moments no one else sees.
In this episode, we explore how integrity is built &mdash; not in grand gestures, but in quiet, ordinary decisions. Through a simple but powerful story about a toddler&rsquo;s toy and a mother&rsquo;s promise, we&rsquo;re reminded that what feels small to us may mean everything to someone else.
Jesus teaches that how we handle the &ldquo;little&rdquo; things reveals the condition of our hearts. When we resist the temptation to cut corners, we demonstrate trustworthiness &mdash; both before God and before others.
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What We Discuss
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<li data-start="1005" data-end="1043">
Why small acts of obedience matter
</li>
<li data-start="1044" data-end="1107">
The temptation to minimize &ldquo;insignificant&rdquo; responsibilities
</li>
<li data-start="1108" data-end="1156">
How integrity is formed in private decisions
</li>
<li data-start="1157" data-end="1205">
The connection between stewardship and trust
</li>
<li data-start="1206" data-end="1280">
Why faithfulness today prepares us for greater responsibility tomorrow
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. &nbsp;Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | <a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>
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Full Transcript Below:
To Be Faithful with the Little Things&nbsp;
By Deidre Braley&nbsp;
Bible Reading: Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. - Luke 16:10
Something you should know is that we have a dog and three young children. That means that nothing in our house is ever entirely clean, and also that there&rsquo;s so much hullabaloo on any given morning in our home that when the dog starts to chew a kid&rsquo;s toy, it is the least of my worries.&nbsp;
But it was not the least of our two-year-old&rsquo;s worries the other morning. We were trying to get everyone on the school bus and out the door when our dog found one of the wooden &ldquo;bolts&rdquo; from his play toolbox and started to roll it around in his mouth. &ldquo;Oh, stop that,&rdquo; I said, prying it from his mouth. I tossed it back on the floor and wouldn&rsquo;t have given it another thought, except that our horrified toddler cried, &ldquo;Mommy, will you clean it?&rdquo;&nbsp;
I assured him I would, of course, and then I gave him a hug and a kiss and sent him out the door with my husband so everyone could make it to their morning destination on time. As soon as the house was silent, I went about my morning rounds of tidying just enough clutter so I could work at home without being utterly distracted by the mess.&nbsp;
When I went back into his bedroom to gather up the dirty clothes and clear a path for walking on his floor, I saw the dog-slobbered toy. And I have to be honest here&mdash;I thought to myself, &ldquo;He&rsquo;ll never know,&rdquo; and almost just tossed it back in his toolbox without washing it. But then a small voice whispered into my spirit, &ldquo;Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.&rdquo; I was convicted. I took out a baby wipe and gently rubbed it down, then went on with my day.&nbsp;
When he got home that night, can you guess what he asked me right away? &ldquo;Mommy, you clean my toy?&rdquo; It is hard to describe the relief I felt knowing I could honestly say, &ldquo;Yes, I did.&rdquo; Just like I said I would.&nbsp;
To me, that little wooden bolt had felt inconsequential. My mind had been running through all the deadlines I needed to meet that day and all the more &ldquo;important&rdquo; things I needed to accomplish. But to my son, that was the important thing. If I hadn&rsquo;t been faithful with that, how could he trust me to be faithful at all?&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Since that day, I&rsquo;ve been surprised by how many opportunities I&rsquo;ve had to be faithful in the little things&mdash;and how often I&rsquo;ve been tempted to cut corners, thinking that no one will notice or care anyway. But after telling the parable of the shrewd manager, Jesus asks, &ldquo;So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else&rsquo;s property, who will give you property of your own&rdquo; (Luke
16:11-12)? In other words, the way we steward what we have today matters, and God sees the way we handle what he&rsquo;s given to us to care for. The people around us do too. Our obedience in tending to the &ldquo;little&rdquo; things indicates the integrity of our character and whether we can also be trusted with the &ldquo;big&rdquo; things.&nbsp;
As you go about your day today, I encourage you to keep Jesus&rsquo; words in your head: &ldquo;Whoever can be trusted with very little&hellip;&rdquo; Whenever you are tempted to cut a corner (like tossing that dog-slobbered toy back into the bin without washing it first), remember that this is an opportunity to be faithful&mdash;to show God and others that you are a person of integrity whom they can trust.&nbsp;
Further Reading: The Parable of the Faithful Steward: Luke 12:35-48 The Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-28 1 Peter 4:10

To Be Faithful with the LittleThings

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How do we trust God in the present when anxiety tells us things won’t get better?

In this episode, we reflect on God’s faithfulness — both in Scripture and in our personal stories. Through worship, memory, and reflection, we’re reminded that the same God who was faithful before will be faithful again.

When fear rises, remembrance becomes an anchor.

What We Discuss


Trusting God because of His past faithfulness


How remembrance strengthens present faith


God’s faithfulness to Israel throughout Scripture


Personal testimony as evidence of God’s care


Worship as a weapon against anxiety

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today.  Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org

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We Can Trust Him

By: Lauren Fletcher

Bible Reading:

“But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.” - Psalms 59:16-17

My church recently started a Bible Study called Encountering God by Kelly Minter. In it, she talks about God’s faithfulness, that we can trust God in our present because of what He has done in the past. She references His faithfulness in the Word, in His relationship with the Israelites. She also mentions that we can trust God because of His personal history with us. 

Kelly says, “But what I’ve learned to cherish about remembering God’s past faithfulness is how remembrance informs my present and future” (Encountering God). She further encourages the reader to think about how God has been faithful to them. As I pondered this question, I didn’t have to wait long for God’s answer, His reminder. 

Last night, I was struggling with anxiety and OCD. I had this feeling that things would not get better. And then, I heard a familiar song. I heard it in English but remembered it in Spanish: “Tengo futuro” (“Glorioso Día”). God was reminding me that I have a future and that things would get better. He recalled a memory from a few years ago:

I had been working at a job and dealing with anxiety. It was the worst I had experienced. I had a hard time completing the tasks expected of me and frequently had to take breaks away from my post to regroup. That night, my church was having a practice for our new Spanish service. They sang “Goodness of God.” During that song, I heard God whisper to me, You have so much to live for. He reminded me of a dream I have to do mission work, and tears started welling up. 

Another song my Spanish friends sang back then was “Glorious Day.” In it, the bridge says, “I have a future,” which is “Tengo futuro,” in Spanish. I felt this was my personal reminder from God about what He spoke over me.

By remembering what God did in this past moment, how He gave me hope in the darkness, I was able to take hold of hope last night. I remembered His faithfulness. I knew that everything was going to be okay.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

In Psalms 59, the Psalmist recalls God’s faithfulness to him. He says, “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.” He remembers how God has been towards him. The Psalmist continues, “O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.” His past experience with God encourages him to declare God as his refuge in the present.

When we remember God’s faithfulness to us in the past and in the past of His people, we are spurred on with fresh hope for the future.

In the Old Testament, God frequently reminds the Israelites of what He has done for them. Is there a passage in the Bible, a story of God’s faithfulness, that can encourage you? Maybe it’s Ruth and Naomi or Hannah, and how personal God was in answering each of their prayers and desires (Encountering God). Or perhaps, it’s how God rescued His people in the book of Esther or the Exodus.

People in the Bible also create altars as a reminder (Jacob, for instance). Is there a specific memory that you have of God’s personal faithfulness in your life that brings you encouragement whenever you remember it?

In Psalms 92:2-4, the Psalmist says, “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.” Remembering what God has done also leads us to worship.

We can praise God for His faithfulness to us. Kelly Minter says, “Taking a moment to dwell on who God has always been and what He has done gives us strength in the present and hope for the future” (Encountering God). It gives us faith to move forward into what God is calling us to do.

Further Reading:

Psalm 92:2-4

1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Psalm 25:6

Psalm 34:19

2 Samuel 22:31

How do we trust God in the present when anxiety tells us things won&rsquo;t get better?
In this episode, we reflect on God&rsquo;s faithfulness &mdash; both in Scripture and in our personal stories. Through worship, memory, and reflection, we&rsquo;re reminded that the same God who was faithful before will be faithful again.
When fear rises, remembrance becomes an anchor.
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Trusting God because of His past faithfulness
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How remembrance strengthens present faith
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God&rsquo;s faithfulness to Israel throughout Scripture
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Personal testimony as evidence of God&rsquo;s care
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Worship as a weapon against anxiety
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We Can Trust Him
By: Lauren Fletcher
Bible Reading:
&ldquo;But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.&rdquo; - Psalms 59:16-17
My church recently started a Bible Study called Encountering God by Kelly Minter. In it, she talks about God&rsquo;s faithfulness, that we can trust God in our present because of what He has done in the past. She references His faithfulness in the Word, in His relationship with the Israelites. She also mentions that we can trust God because of His personal history with us.&nbsp;
Kelly says, &ldquo;But what I&rsquo;ve learned to cherish about remembering God&rsquo;s past faithfulness is how remembrance informs my present and future&rdquo; (Encountering God). She further encourages the reader to think about how God has been faithful to them. As I pondered this question, I didn&rsquo;t have to wait long for God&rsquo;s answer, His reminder.&nbsp;
Last night, I was struggling with anxiety and OCD. I had this feeling that things would not get better. And then, I heard a familiar song. I heard it in English but remembered it in Spanish: &ldquo;Tengo futuro&rdquo; (&ldquo;Glorioso D&iacute;a&rdquo;). God was reminding me that I have a future and that things would get better. He recalled a memory from a few years ago:
I had been working at a job and dealing with anxiety. It was the worst I had experienced. I had a hard time completing the tasks expected of me and frequently had to take breaks away from my post to regroup. That night, my church was having a practice for our new Spanish service. They sang &ldquo;Goodness of God.&rdquo; During that song, I heard God whisper to me, You have so much to live for. He reminded me of a dream I have to do mission work, and tears started welling up.&nbsp;
Another song my Spanish friends sang back then was &ldquo;Glorious Day.&rdquo; In it, the bridge says, &ldquo;I have a future,&rdquo; which is &ldquo;Tengo futuro,&rdquo; in Spanish. I felt this was my personal reminder from God about what He spoke over me.
By remembering what God did in this past moment, how He gave me hope in the darkness, I was able to take hold of hope last night. I remembered His faithfulness. I knew that everything was going to be okay.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
In Psalms 59, the Psalmist recalls God&rsquo;s faithfulness to him. He says, &ldquo;But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.&rdquo; He remembers how God has been towards him. The Psalmist continues, &ldquo;O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.&rdquo; His past experience with God encourages him to declare God as his refuge in the present.
When we remember God&rsquo;s faithfulness to us in the past and in the past of His people, we are spurred on with fresh hope for the future.
In the Old Testament, God frequently reminds the Israelites of what He has done for them. Is there a passage in the Bible, a story of God&rsquo;s faithfulness, that can encourage you? Maybe it&rsquo;s Ruth and Naomi or Hannah, and how personal God was in answering each of their prayers and desires (Encountering God). Or perhaps, it&rsquo;s how God rescued His people in the book of Esther or the Exodus.
People in the Bible also create altars as a reminder (Jacob, for instance). Is there a specific memory that you have of God&rsquo;s personal faithfulness in your life that brings you encouragement whenever you remember it?
In Psalms 92:2-4, the Psalmist says, &ldquo;It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.&rdquo; Remembering what God has done also leads us to worship.
We can praise God for His faithfulness to us. Kelly Minter says, &ldquo;Taking a moment to dwell on who God has always been and what He has done gives us strength in the present and hope for the future&rdquo; (Encountering God). It gives us faith to move forward into what God is calling us to do.
Further Reading:
Psalm 92:2-4
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Psalm 25:6
Psalm 34:19
2 Samuel 22:31

We Can Trust Him

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