In this moving solo episode of Crazy Unbelievable Faith, Kersha Owen comes to you from the beautiful shores of Puerto Rico. Brian is away, but the inspiration is flowing as Kersha shares a powerful message God laid on her heart about what it truly means to trust Him and give generously.

Using the vastness of the ocean as a stunning metaphor for God's all-consuming love, Kersha invites listeners to stop dipping their toes in the water and to dive headfirst into the life God is calling them to. Drawing from her own struggles with answering the call to homeschool and recent inspiration from a John Maxwell event, this episode is a lifeline for anyone feeling hesitant, afraid, or doubtful about their purpose. If you're standing on the shoreline of a big decision, this episode will give you the courage to swim out into the deep with God.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• The Ocean of God's Love: How to embrace being "all-consumed" by God's grace, character, and faithfulness, just like being in the ocean.
• Overcoming the Fear of "Yes": Recognizing and pushing past the doubts and fears that keep you from stepping into your unique calling.
• Trusting the Unseen Plan: Why God's plans rarely match our expectations and how to find peace in His mysterious and magnificent ways.
• From Reluctance to Obedience: Kersha’s personal testimony of wrestling with and finally embracing the call to homeschool her children.
• The Power of Radical Generosity: Lessons learned from John Maxwell on the impact of giving freely and adding "legs to your legacy."
• Don't Just Dip Your Toes In: The danger of a "halfway" commitment and the beauty of going all-in with God.
• His Strength in Your "Yes": The assurance that God provides the perseverance, mercy, and grace for every task He calls you to.
• Future Guests: A sneak peek at future episodes featuring guests with their own "crazy God stories" from the EQUIP community.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• "Be all consumed by his love, his glory, his faithfulness, his character, he loves you and he will never let you drown in that water."
• "Sometimes the only pain that we have is when we thought God was gonna do it this way and it didn't happen this way, but that was us placing expectations on God."
• "God will give you the strength you need to say yes in whatever he's calling you to do. He will give you the perseverance, his hand, his mercy, his grace, and his love."
• "Legs to your legacy. That is a quote straight outta John C. Maxwell's mouth."
• "Take a dive. Go swimming with God. Let him love on you. Let him rejuvenate your soul. Trust him."
• "Our heart behind this podcast is reaching those souls, the souls that maybe are afraid to step out into the water."
• "God doesn't make mistakes."

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• What is the "water" God is calling you to step out into right now? What fears are keeping you on the shore?
• Are you trying to live "halfway" for God, just dipping a toe in? What would it look like to dive in completely?
• Where in your life have you placed your own expectations on God's plan? How can you surrender those expectations to Him?
• Think about a time God "stretched" you. How did that experience shape your faith and obedience?
• How can you practice radical generosity this week? What gift, big or small, can you give to bless someone else?
• In what area of your life do you need to trust that God will lead you beside "still waters" and give you rest?

📖 Scripture Focus:

Psalm 23:2: "He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."

This episode also alludes to Psalm 139:13-14, reminding us that God "knitted you together in your mother’s womb" and "made you perfect."

🙌 Join the Movement

If you are doubting the special call God has for you, if you're afraid to step out in faith, or if you just need a reminder of God's all-consuming love, this episode is your encouragement to take the plunge!

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