One of the most transformative realisations we encounter in our walk with God is the difference between living and striving.  We assume that we need to work our way into God's presence or earn his approval.

This striving wears us down and fills our heart with anxiety.  But God calls us to live from His presence, not strive for His presence.

In this episode, Derek unpacks how we can walk with God, living in His presence and not striving for it. 

Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

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One of the most transformative realisations we encounter in our walk with God is the difference between living and striving.&nbsp; We assume that we need to work our way into God's presence or earn his approval.
This striving wears us down and fills our heart with anxiety.&nbsp; But God calls us to live from His presence, not strive for His presence.
In this episode, Derek unpacks how we can walk with God, living in His presence and not striving for it.&nbsp;
Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit <a href="http://www.thesecretplace.com.au">The Secret Place website</a>.
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The Bible mentions many times the idea of dwelling or abiding in the secret place.

It's a thought that refers to dwelling in God.

In this devotional podcast series Derek Peters will explore what this idea of dwelling in God means, and how we can have this secret place in our own lives.

Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia.  To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

The Bible mentions many times the idea of dwelling or abiding in the secret place.
It's a thought that refers to dwelling in God.
In this devotional podcast series Derek Peters will explore what this idea of dwelling in God means, and how we can have this secret place in our own lives.
Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. &nbsp;To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit <a href="http://www.thesecretplace.com.au">The Secret Place website</a>.

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The Presence of God #4 - Living, Not Striving

Deep within us lies a longing to belong - it's how we've been created.  We end up looking for belonging in relationships, accomplishments, environments and identities, but nothing fully satisfies us because we were actually made for belonging in the presence of God.

When we discover that belonging to God is not dependent on our behaviour, our maturity or our spiritual consistency - but that it flows from God's choice, character and love.

In this episode, Derek looks at ways we can fully understand belonging in the presence of God.

Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

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Deep within us lies a longing to belong - it's how we've been created.&nbsp; We end up looking for belonging in relationships, accomplishments, environments and identities, but nothing fully satisfies us because we were actually made for belonging in the presence of God.
When we discover that belonging to God is not dependent on our behaviour, our maturity or our spiritual consistency - but that it flows from God's choice, character and love.
In this episode, Derek looks at ways we can fully understand belonging in the presence of God.
Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit <a href="http://www.thesecretplace.com.au">The Secret Place website</a>.
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The Presence of God #5 - Our Place of Belonging

The spiritual struggles we encounter are often based in our perceptions, and how we see ourselves.

When our perceptions are shaped in negativity, or by our fears, misunderstandings or past betrayals, our capacity to hear the voice of God is diminished and we can find it hard to walk in God's peace.

In this episode, Derek looks at how we can change our perceptions so we can draw closer to God.

Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

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The spiritual struggles we encounter are often based in our perceptions, and how we see ourselves.
When our perceptions are shaped in negativity, or by our fears, misunderstandings or past betrayals, our capacity to hear the voice of God is diminished and we can find it hard to walk in God's peace.
In this episode, Derek looks at how we can change our perceptions so we can draw closer to God.
Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit <a href="http://www.thesecretplace.com.au">The Secret Place website</a>.
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The Presence of God #3 - Healing Our Perception

We live our lives in side the presence of God, whether we recognise it or not. 

His presence is already around us and in us - it's the very atmosphere in which we live and have our being.  When we awaken to this truth, something shifts inside us.

We stop seeing ourselves as outsiders trying to reach God, we understand that our very existence has been designed by Him. When we believe this in our hearts, we start to see ourselves differently.

Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit The Secret Place website.

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We live our lives in side the presence of God, whether we recognise it or not.&nbsp;
His presence is already around us and in us - it's the very atmosphere in which we live and have our being.&nbsp; When we awaken to this truth, something shifts inside us.
We stop seeing ourselves as outsiders trying to reach God, we understand that our very existence has been designed by Him. When we believe this in our hearts, we start to see ourselves differently.
Derek Peters is the Executive Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. To find additional content related to this and other podcasts by Derek Peters, visit <a href="http://www.thesecretplace.com.au">The Secret Place website</a>.
Search for 96five in your podcast app to find more podcasts with purpose, or visit the <a href="https://96five.com/podcasts/">96five Podcasts page</a> at www.96five.com.

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