We all want a "why" when things happen. We love the phrase, "God will not put more on me than I can handle?" However, maybe he will help you discover a different functional source of living. We tend to view trials in life as either a lack of faith or something we have done wrong. Sometimes, trials bring us closer to Christ and they also are proof that our self-sufficiency isn't sufficient. In this episode, John and Mark define providential pressure and discuss a GFI talk called, "Crowded to Christ." Links and books mentioned will be added below. Mark and John discuss how God's grace exceeds your outward pressures. The guys also discuss these providential pressures, which include spiritual standards and life experiences. We see in the story of the prodigal son that his trials crowded him back into a loving and forgiving father. We read how Jonah's trials crowded him to the point of surrendering to God. It may be through the disillusionment of your current life that you come to identification and the real meaning of Galatians 2:20. Jesus Christ wants to be your functional life source, which isn't to ruin you but to empower you. Never forget that the suffering of today is not comparable to the glory that awaits us.

Books

Crowded to Christ by L.E. Maxwell

They Found the Secret by V. Raymond Edman

Links

None but the Lonely Heart Devo: http://www.abideabove.com/hungry-heart/

7 Steps of Freedom: https://www.ficm.org/steps-to-freedom-in-christ/

Aron Kim YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronkim1074

Christ is Life Conference Video Download: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/christ-is-life-conference-videos-on-line-access

Upcoming Events:

Seminar: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/event/finding-joy-4/

Workshop: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/event/exchanged-life-counseling-workshop-6/