Most men treat prayer like a fire extinguisher—breaking the glass only in the hour of trial and temptation. But what happens when things are going well? In Episode 11 of The Applied Word, we look at Psalm 38:21 and Charles Spurgeon’s reminder that we are just as prone to drift in times of success as we are in times of storm. We unpack the danger of letting joy turn into an idol and strong faith turn into presumption. No fluff. Just the Word and the walk.

📖 Scripture & References

* Psalm 38:21

* C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Reading: "Forsake me not, O Lord."

⏳ Episode Timestamps

00:05 – The Intro

00:25 – The Reading

01:18 – The Meaning

02:00 – The Applied Word

02:53 – The Close

🛠 The Applied Word: This Week’s Challenge

In Your Work: Pray over your successes this week. Don't wait for failure to invite God into your career; ask Him to keep you grounded when the wins come.

In Your Family: Lead through the mundane. Don't just pray during crises—thank God for the peaceful moments and seek His guidance in your daily routines.

The "Dependence" Test: Audit your prayers from the last week. Are you only calling on God to put out fires, or are you relying on Him as your constant pilot?

🔗 Connect & Reflect

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Stay sharp. We’ll see you next time on The Applied Word.