Break It Down - Natalie Style

In this episode I share from 1 Corinthians 4

Paul is writing to the church he helped lead to God - his heart is breaking from things he’s hearing them do.

He urges them to CHOOSE.

You’re either ALL IN or NOT.

Activated power of God in your life or not.

Walking it and talking it.

Living FULLY in Christ or NOT.

YOU CHOOSE.

This hit me this morning.

Are we living FULLY in HIS POWER?

In this episode I share from Psalm 33

David constantly reminds himself WHO God is.

When faced with adversity and running for his life, he would fix his eyes on WHO God is and NOT his circumstances.

This morning I needed this.

I needed to remind myself that God breathed and the WORLD existed!

He is my provider and my protector.

I can TRUST and FULLY rely on his unfailing love.

Sometimes in life we can forget that we have the GREATER living IN us to empower us to do EVERYTHING he is calling us to.

We are his kids.

He’s got us.

Rest.

Trust.

Live in VICTORY because the VICTOR lives in me!

In this episode I share from Psalm 127 & 128

Building our home without God - will be WASTED.

Working tirelessly without God IN it will bring burnout.

Rest.

Trust.

Joy.

When we fully trust God we can REST in his provision and find TRUE joy knowing he’s got it in his hands!

I share today about my marriage and some things my hubs and I realized must be addressed. If we want the blessings, we MUST have unity.

A house BUILT on God won’t be shaken!

In this episode I share from Joshua 1

God repeatedly tells Joshua to be strong and courageous IN HIM.

We can have CONFIDENT COURAGE when we KNOW God is backing us up.

God gives us the encouragement we need.

Our job is to TRUST and DAILY press in to growing in our relationship with him.

Hope this message today gives you the courage to go ALL IN on your relationship with God and gives you the confidence you need to do what he’s called you to do!

In this episode I share from Ephesians 5:1

Imitate.

To be like.

To copy.

To be WHAT we SEE.

I share that not only are WE to imitate God, but that our life would be one we’d want our own kids to follow.

Our Godly characteristics should be evident and displayed for others to SEE.

Do you imitate what YOU want others to SEE and be like?

In this episode I share from 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Paul shares about Onesiphorus. He would visit Paul in prison and encourage him to keep the faith.

He shares how much this meant to him.

We NEED these kinds of friends.

We NEED to be this kind of friend.

A friend that is not ashamed of your chains, brokenness and flaws. That LOVES you unconditionally and is there to encourage you when you’re down.

We have friends for seasons and we have friends for REASONS.

The special ones - they are gems. Treasure them. They are RARE.

Today, I reflected on wanting to be THIS kind of friend to ATTRACT these kinds of relationships in my life.

In this episode I share from Mark 8:36-37 & Matthew 6:21

What is the benefit you get from LOSING your soul for chasing after world’s definition of success?

Yesterday was my hubs Harvard Business School 15 year reunion.

Hearing stories of people that chased after the money, high power leadership roles, success and fame - they got it and were EMPTY!

Here’s the thing.

God created us in HIS image. He created us with a VOID he ALONE can fill.

If the success and money is pursued to FILL it.

You will be EMPTY.

Pursue GOD and HIS desires you get the ADDED blessings that no one can give you, but HIM.

Store up treasures that will last eternally.

Life is short.

Live it with your soul on fire ALIGNED with God and that’s how you’ll be truly FULFILLED.

In this episode I share from Philippians 4:6-7, 19

We will WALK in perfect peace when we give God FULL ownership of AREA of our lives.

He will meet our needs according to HIS glory and riches!

Our job is to steward EVERY good gift, money, time and talent wisely. That our lives would steward what HE has given us with integrity and honor.

Today, I share personally what my hubs and I are investing in - it’s costly, but we KNOW God has opened the door for us to invest in US!

Faith is ACTION.

Action will take you where God has for you, BUT you must take the FIRST step!

Being a steward NOT an owner.

Freedom in GOD - knowing He has your BEST ahead!

In this episode I share from Romans 11:34-36

Everything comes, exists and is intended to bring God glory.

EVERYTHING.

This morning these verses jumped off the page and hit my heart.

That…

NO one knows MORE than God!

NO one can give God advice!

NO one can pay him back MORE than he’s given!

So…

Why do we NOT seek HIM FIRST for wisdom, advice and understanding?

I share today on the importance of putting God FIRST.

In this episode I share from Proverbs 4:5-9

Wisdom requires ACTION.

It’s NOT automatic when you believe in God.

Grace is a FREE gift God gives us when we give our heart to him.

His WISDOM is something we must SEEK and DEVELOP DAILY!

Today, God showed me what we must seek above ALL else.

What comes from that when we do!

This message I pray puts you in ACTION to seeking Godly wisdom and discernment DAILY in your life.

It’s the MOST important thing you can get on this side of Heaven.

Prioritize it.

It will BLESS YOU.