Empowered To Live Your Purpose

Today's episode was a reminder that I needed so I thought I would share it with you too. 

Perseverance might be the missing key to seeing the breakthrough you need and feeling successful.

There are a couple keys to seeing breakthrough:

1) Don't Give up = persevere

"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:9 NKJV

Your effort, through endurance will lead to outcome. 

Ask & keep on asking. "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Matt 7:8 (Luke 11:10)

2) Focus on Jesus & His promises and not the problems.

Drop the distractions

Additional Scriptures Referenced:

3 John 2, 1 Peter 5:7, Jeremiah 29:11

In today's episode I have the privilege of chatting with a sister in Christ, Jenasa Prudhomme. She gives her powerful testimony of how God brought her out of the New Age Occult and redeemed her and brought her into freedom in Jesus. She is a wife, stay at home momma and kingdom minded entrepreneur with a passion to make Jesus known.

We hear her testimony, talk about the new age practices that too many people, including Christians, are falling into and the power of baptism.

You can follow Jenasa and her encouraging account in IG @createyourearthlife, or listen to her great podcast #createyourearthlife on all major platforms.

As always, I am rooting for you.

XO Rhi

In today's episode I remind you of the Hope we have in Jesus. It might seem too simplistic, but God is simple. We overcomplicate life and connection with God. He loves us dearly and has given us steps to get unstuck and let go of the overwhelm.

Joy, and gratitude and freedom are possible.

I provide Biblical encouragement and practical steps to find more hope and joy.

Bible References: Hebrews 6:19, Proverbs 15:15, Romans 8:26-35, Ephesians 3:20

I'm rooting for you friend!

XOXO Rhi

In today's episode I am speaking grace and favor to you stay at home mommas. You are not valued for what you do, but whose you are. You are loved and enjoyed by your heavenly Father because He chose you as His own. As His dearly loved daughter you have free access to His gracious favor, kindness, peace and joy. Our Father is for you. He cares deeply about the details of your life and wants to walk closely with you. He has given you His Holy Spirit to live inside you so you are never separated from Him. He is your counselor, guide, friend, teacher and helper. When your heart feels overwhelmed you can lift your eyes back off of your circumstances, or your own fears and look at the loving, accepting, quick to forgive face of papa God.

I encourage you to read Ephesians 1 & 2 to see how we have been given this free grace gift, and we are wrapped in Jesus. When God looks at us He sees His perfect son, not our sins.

You are loved momma and I am rooting for you.

XOXO -Rhi

Welcome back to the show- Right off the bat I correct something I misspoke. In talking about the father with the demon possessed son and his prayer to Jesus I accidentally left off the chapter the story is found in. It is in Mark 9:19, 23-24, not Mark 24

One of the scriptures that has been a plea and prayer from me over the years is Mark 9:24- “The boy’s father cried out with tears, saying, “I do believe, Lord; help my little faith (unbelief)!”

Many people believe in God, but few trust Him. At first blush faith and trust seem like the same thing. We must believe that God exists (that’s faith), and that He is a rewarder (that is trust) of those who diligently seek Him. Faith alone won’t unlock the fullness of God’s desire for you and thoughts toward you, because you won’t fully have faith in someone you don’t trust the character of.

One saying that I have thought of over the years is that when we know God, we can trust His ways even when we can’t see His hand.

Our lives are often driven by what we believe we can trust in. We choose partners in life, friendship and business based on what we believe is reliable and trustworthy. As women, we particularly are drawn to what makes us feel safe and secure (we know we can trust it), but even our best effort to make good decisions about whom we can trust can fall short because we are measuring them up, or the situation we’re stepping into against our limited vision and ability. When I allow my trust to fully lean on Jesus and the ability of His Spirit to speak to me, counsel me and help me then I don’t have to live scared of the choices I make, or the people I connect with.

So many of us have been raised in the church and taught an incorrect picture of Jesus, either overtly or inadvertently. Maybe it was the natural father you had that was harsh and critical, or aloof and uninterested unless you did something extraordinary. Somewhere along the way we believed that God is like that: harsh, judgmental, aloof and disappointed in us unless we perform well enough. The good news is that the Bible is full of the truth about God’s kindness toward us and the unmerited favor He gives us. 

God’s deep love for us is never changing. We can’t do anything to make Him love us more than He does right now, and we can’t do anything to make Him love us less. His love for us won’t leave us where we are because He has better plans for us than anything we could ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Sister, embrace that you aren’t ever going to be good enough to attain holiness on your own, but God already knew that and loved you anyway. He looks at you and gets excited about the potential He has inside of you and the glorious future He is preparing for you. Rest in His love for you today.

I believe God is saying right now- “I see you striving and it breaks my heart to see you bear the weight that I have already taken on your own. I love you and enjoy being with you even when you aren’t “doing’ anything. Just BE with me. Rest in my acceptance and let your striving cease. I will lead you and guide you like the good shepherd that I am and show you which way to go so you are refreshed and your mind, will and emotions are restored.”

Scripture references: Romans 8:31-35, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 12:2

Today I share a little bit about my life. Let me know if anything in my life resonates with you.

8 Random Facts About Me

1. I was born at home

2. I didn’t like chocolate or watermelon until I was an adult

3. I started working (cleaning houses) when I was 12 years old

4. I have traveled to 13 countries and have so many more I want to go to!

5. I lived in Hong Kong for 2+ years

6. I love, love good food

7. I hated Coffee until I was in my 30’s and now it’s one of my fav things

8. I am 4 years older than my husband

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Prayer is such a big topic! 

It really summarizes the entirety of our conversations with our Father God. All communication with God is done through prayer, which is just talking. Listening, asking questions, and making requests are the components of our prayers.

The Bible says we are not heard because of our many words. God already knows our needs.Matthew 6:7-8 NLT, 

The Bible clearly states that we are to let our requests be made known to God (Philppians 4:6).

We are to be unceasing in prayer (prayer with persistence) 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:7, Colossians 4:2, James 5:17)

We are to Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) Ephesians 6:18.

We are to ask with faith, not doubting that we will receive what we’ve requested. (Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, James 1:5-8, 1John 5:15)

I think this is a huge key that can delay our answers, or understanding God’s answer, more than anything else. James 1:5-8 AMPC

This is a powerful picture of the potency of our words. Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who indulge in it shall reap the consequences of it, for death or life. (Matthew 12:37- our words justify or condemn us).

We are to ask in the name of Jesus. John 14:13, Colossians 3:17 (whatever you do, whether word or deed)

We are to pray in private and in unity with others. (Matthew 6:6, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 1:14)

We can be confident that He will give us the best He has for us. 1 John 5:14

We are to always be thankful in our prayers. (Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 4:2)

All Believers prayers are heard: Elijah was a man, just like us… James 5:17

James 5:16- The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. God hears the prayers of the righteous. 1 Peter 3:12 

Sometimes God’s answer to our prayers are conditional- John 15:7

Our prayers need to be offered with clean hands and a pure heart- not holding offense against another, or grumbling and complaining. 1 Timothy 2:8, Matthew 6:12

4 steps to help us examine our prayer life:

Ask Boldly with faith- Jesus had given us access directly to God

Be thankful for God’s love for us and that He’s provided for what we need.

Listen closely- God wants to speak to you and guide you through His written (Logos) word, the Bible, and His Rhema (revealed/spoken) word through His spirit in you.

Examine our motives/heart to make sure we are walking in God’s ways and not holding unforgiveness or bitterness in our hearts, or just complaining to God.

Previous Podcast References: Episode 5 - Fear/Resistance, Episode 11: Love is better than you think, Episode 14: Are you living as an Orphan when God has called you His daughter?, Episode 15: The Side Effects of an Orphan Heart, Episode 18: Do You Know What Season You Are In?

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Today I want to talk about the importance of recognizing and valuing the season that you are in. It is easier to identify natural seasons and even the physical season we’re in sometimes, but harder to identify the seasons of our soul.

Transition between seasons can be painful and challenging if you don't understand the purpose. As with the natural seasons, we have soul seasons. Living with a mindset in the wrong season or being unaware of where we are we will feel unnecessarily defeated.

Proverbs 10:5a “Know the importance of the season you’re in and a wise son you will be.”

If we understand the value of each season, we will work with the growth opportunity and not against it. When we don’t understand where we are it can be very frustrating. 

If you find yourself saying things like, “this isn’t the way it’s supposed to be”, or “I had plans and now I can’t do what I wanted to”, or ‘This isn’t what I expected” it may be time to evaluate the actual season you are in, and the expectations we had based on it.

Let’s remember what some signs of the natural seasons are, so we can look for these signs in our life:

Winter- depth/strength (no visible fruit)

Spring- new growth (visible change) buds, blossoms, birds returning from their winter away

Summer- beauty (development/expansion) warmth and continued growth, but not necessarily a harvest

Autumn- harvest (reward for our effort)

Seasons can overlap. You may be in a winter season of waiting, trying to remember that better days are ahead in one area of life, and a season of growth and harvest in another area. This is a grace gift from God. When times are hard we can focus on the parts that feel good, easy and fruitful.

Are you in a season of planting, or a season of harvesting? A season of grieving, or a season of dancing? A time of quietness or a time to speak up? A time of tearing down or a time of building?

All of these seasons are invitations to lean into what God is calling you to and growing in you. God wastes nothing. No moment is too insignificant or falls through the cracks of the divinely woven tapestry of our life. God is faithful and He will complete the good work He has begun.

Take some time to think about and maybe even journal the season or transition you are in. Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment.

Look at your life for the signs of the time you are in and “survey the land”. What do you see prospering, what needs pruning and what needs a rest. Are you in a season of rest, walking or running? Are you in a season where you are tilling, planting and waiting for the rain to come and help your seed grow, or you are reaping a joyful harvest for the hard work that has been previously done? Answering these questions will help bring clarity and peace to your soul.

Remember these 3 things: 1) There is beauty and benefit in every season. 2) We are planted in this day and time for a reason. 

3) God does not change, but the season will.

Bible References: Proverbs 10:5a TPT, Ecclesiates 3:1-8 NLT, Psalm 1:1a, 2-3 AMPC, Jeremiah 17:7-8 AMPC, Psalm 74:17, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:20 & Romans Chapter 8

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Welcome back friends- today lets talk about the importance of our soul (mind, will and emotions) being healed and renewed so we can live the life that God designed for us.

The visible/external appearances are only a glimpse of the deeper/hidden things of our soul.

The things in our lives that affect us the most are built by the moments and thoughts that surround that thing. What happens to us isn’t our fault, but it is now our responsibility to get our heart healed so we can walk in freedom and don’t push away the good things God has for us.

Healing our heart is a work that only the Holy Spirit can adequately lead us through. We have hidden beliefs and blind spots that we aren’t even aware of.

When we deny or demand that someone else pay, or fix us, then we are stuck. We cannot live a powerful life as an overcomer, walking in the authority of Christ if we are waiting for another savior.

When we allow Holy Spirit to work through the pain and tragedy and make them a pinnacle of triumph through grace, our life is a light and reflection of Jesus.

We aren’t limited to the brokenness of our past, but allowed to flourish as His beautiful bride and a daughter of the King here on earth and then even more fully in heaven. When we refuse to take responsibility for our soul we shortchange ourselves and even hinder the glory God wants to grace others with through us.

One of my favorite verses is Romans 8:11 because it is a simple, yet profound reminder that the Holy Spirit can give life to our bodies and raise up the things we thought were dead in us, or impossible.

So what is impossible in your life right now? What power is limiting the Holy Spirit from restoring your life to its original purpose and the future you have here on earth?

The power of permission is the only opponent limiting the redeeming power of Jesus in our life.

We are given a choice. We get to walk in faith, and believe all that God has for us is possible with Him. We get to choose to take the authority to speak those things that are not as though they are, according to His promises for our life. We must meditate and wholly believe His promises to us.

Do you have anything you are facing that seems like it has died?

Do you believe there is nothing there to do something with?

That is the perfect place to work with God from. He starts with the impossible!

We are told to guard our heart, not to create an impenetrable fortress. The guard for our heart is supposed to be a filter, like a screen over your window, for what’s allowed to enter, because out of it flows the issues of our lives.

We have a choice and we are empowered through the Holy Spirit to do the work of renewing our mind and watching our life change. One of the evidences of the Holy Spirit in us is self control, which can also be called self restraint or self discipline. It takes effort, but it is so worth it because you are worth the freedom and peace, and joy that you will live in as a result. Your inner life is the game changer. What you do is not as important as who (character) you are and how you do the things that you put your hand to. There is more for you in this life than what you have experienced up to this point. Your best days are ahead of you!

You and Holy Spirit are a powerful team that can change anything.

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Bible References: 1 Corinthians 2:11 AMPC, Proverbs 21:2 AMPC, Romans 8:11, 2 Peter 1:3-4 NLT, Romans 4:17-18 NLT, Proverbs 4:21-23 TPT, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthian 10:5

Resources: Empowered to live your purpose podcast episode 1 (The power of our thoughts), Dr. Shannon Irvine -video reel on IG & Dr. Caroline Leaf Neuroscientist and mental health expert