Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, God is gently forming perseverance within us. Through Matthew 18, we continue Jesus’ powerful teaching on forgiveness — not as a burden, but as freedom. We reflect on the parable of the unforgiving servant and the sobering truth that forgiven people are called to extend forgiveness. With Jeremiah 17:10 as our anchor, we explore how God examines the heart, shapes us through challenge, and meets us with mercy every time we turn back to Him.

We also move into Day 4 of God With Us, focusing on Jesus as our Everlasting Father — the One who never changes, never abandons, and never stops giving good gifts to His children. Through Isaiah 9, Matthew 7, James 1, and the parable of the Lost Son, we’re reminded that God’s fatherly love is steady, protective, and deeply personal. If forgiveness feels hard or if your earthly experiences with “father” make intimacy with God challenging, this episode gently guides you back to the truth: in Him, you have hope, healing, and a Father who calls you His own.

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Diana Marie

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