When we tell God or express to Him our concerns, one of the things His word tells us is to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path” - Proverbs 3:5-6

Leaning ‘On’ something leaves you at risks of falling should whatever you’re leaning on be removed as often you cannot see what’s happening behind you. However, when leaning forward you can see what’s happening in front of you and it’s unlikely that you will be caught off guard.

Much like leaning on our own understanding, it leaves us exposed with the risk of being caught unaware however, if we lean forward or better yet lean in to God and trust in Him, He directs our paths and we can see what’s ahead.

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Song: Praises of Israel - ‘Daber El Libi Yeshua (Speak to my Heart)

Giving God all the pieces of me, even the very ugly pieces that I don’t like.

Either way he loves me even on my worst day.

It’s always easier show and only give the pieces of us that we deem to be ‘loveable’, we don’t want others and even God to see the pieces of us that still require some work on.

EPHESIANS 3:18-19

“I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. I ask that you’ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God.”

God loves every piece of me.

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Song: Ledisi - Pieces of Me (Pieces of Me Album)

One of the things that stifle our growth and progression is our inability to follow through with things, whether it be commitments we’ve to our or made with others.

There’s never really perfect moment and so we have to be able to flow with time, that means using each opportunity available and making it work for you.

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Being overlooked sucks but it’s also heartwarming to be handpicked…

See, it’s one thing to be overlooked without knowing it but, what do you do when you know you’re being overlooked?

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Is it possible we’ve been making a fuss about weeds when in actual fact garden weeds aren’t as bad we make them out to be?

My desire is that wherever I go my hands must find something to do.. I can never be bored or idle thats the Proverbs 31 woman she honors the Lord and her hands always find something to do.. she blooms where she’s planted with or without the weeds being present!

“Going Green” when we hear of the term going green its mostly environment related and it’s essentially seeking and pursuing knowledge and or practical ways of doing things that are more beneficial to the evironment. So making decisions that are more in favour or decisions that have the environments best interest at heart.

How does this relate to us as Christians? We are going green. We are making conscious decisions about how we choose to trust in God. When we know better, we are going to do better! Going green: pursing the knowledge and practices that aid and favour your relationship with God.

Music credit

Intro: Mike Patrick - Kings & Queens (The Piano Album)

Episode background music: Mike Patrick - August (The Piano Album)

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Looking back from where we started! - “Ebenezer thus far you have brought us!”

It’s important to name our places of victory, when we commemorate the place of our victories, we set permanent reminders of God’s goodness and his faithfulness.

Just like the memorial stones we see erected in Genesis 28v10-22, Joshua 4v1-8 and 1 Samuel 7v7-12. We need to have reference points we can draw strength from in times of doubt and uncertainty, we can look back from where we started and see God’s track record of showing up and showing out for us!

Song by: I Am They - How Far We’ve Come

Introduction to Conversations From The Secret Place - The Podcast and also OFFICIALLY the first episode! Check out www.conversationsfromthesecretplace.com all the previous write ups and subscribe so you’re in the loop with all the future episodes and all the other exciting things! x

Another growth episode!

Can we talk some truth and be transparent for a second?

I was once obsessed with wanting to be a b…i…t…c…h because it seemed to be the only way to get people to respect you and not to take you for granted.

But see, the more you grow in Christ the more you realise that your character doesn’t change because of the others inability to see your value. We don’t love because others love, we love because it’s what we are called to do and be. We are to be a reflection and an extension of his love.

Don’t allow the world to harden your heart, keep that genuineness and pureness.

*Do all things in love and with love*

“BOUNDARIES”

I’ve got a whole lot of love to give and a whole lot of boundaries to accompany that love. Song: Cece Winans - Without Love

*Father’s Day episode special*

Personally, the best characteristic for a father to have is the ability to see.

I’m not just talking about the regular seeing with your eyes but, seeing beyond what is there. I believe that the best fathers see. They have oversight, they are able to see things from different perspectives in order to make sure everything has been covered and

taken care of. They factor in everything! Always one step ahead because they see. They have vision and when Fathers have vision they are able to lead clearly.

Matthew 6:8 "Your Father knows what you need before you ask him."

Song by: All Nations Worship Assembly Atlanta - Perfect Father feat Jaye Thomas