Grace Over Perfection with Alison Simmons

It is officially The Grace Over Perfection Podcast 1 year anniversary!!

Cue the confetti!! 🎉

I am starting off Season 3 of the podcast, I looked back at this past year to share some of the highs and lows of living out the phrase "grace over perfection" in the 3 main aspects of my life - marriage, motherhood, and ministry.

And, find out what I am planning moving forward for this upcoming year.

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What happened during the 400 years in between these verses from Malachi and the time of Jesus's birth? God was silent when it comes to written scripture, but that doesn't mean His people were. So what were they doing? 

This is not something I have never heard a sermon on or read about in a Bible study so I thought I would do a little digging and share it with you in case you were wondering too.

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When tragedy strikes or misfortune falls upon you, what is your first response?

In times of confusion, where do you turn for answers?

When you look at what is happening in the world around you, do you ever look up to heaven and wonder,

If so, you are in good company once again because that is the question Habakkuk asks of God, and won't believe His response!

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Are you a Jonah? No one ever wants to admit it but, at some point, we all are. But Jonah's opinion of the Ninevite's worthiness to be spared was not God's concern. And our opinion of someone's worthiness of salvation is not a concern of God's either.

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As a Christian woman...

1) You are called to stand apart from the world as you live for God and obey His commands.

2) He will use you to turn others towards Him when you honor Him with your words and actions and when you rely on His provision and protection while living in opposition with the world.

Will it be easy? NOPE!

In today's episode, we learn from Daniel's example.

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The world we are living in may seem different to us because the vehicle with which Satan is working is different, but his strategy is always the same.

Deception and hatred. Division and hostility. 

Jeremiah was chosen by God, sent by God, and strengthened by God to do the will of God in times just like these. And so were you.

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The Old Testament prophets were not regular teachers of the scriptures. 

God raised up these specific men at specific times during Isreal's history to declare a specific message which they shared verbally and through symbolic actions.

By the time Isaiah becomes one of God's chosen prophets, the people have long forgotten God's promises and have taken on the gods of the world around them.

But Isaiah has a message for them. One of hope and grace and glory for this rebellious people.

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The entire book of Proverbs is wisdom that is practical in application, teaches righteousness, justice and fairness from a Godly perspective, and promotes continued spiritual growth no matter your age or spiritual maturity. 

You will continue to struggle with sin this side of heaven which means there will always be the opportunity to be sanctified and grow holier.

Proverbs 1:7 is a powerful verse because it cuts straight through the fluff and gets directly to the point.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, fools despise wisdom and instruction."

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The Lord is your shepherd. He knows you by name. He cares about what you care about and He wants you to follow Him because He knows what is best for you.

Are you struggling to know how to do that though?

Do you want to trust His leading but it has been so long since you have experienced it that you don't even know where to look for it?

Find comfort in King David's words today.

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The book of Job makes Christians uncomfortable.

It begs the question, "Is God good and just in His rule of the world?"

Friend, loving God only when you are getting what you want from Him will end in disaster.

The reality is you will suffer in this life. You will suffer because of sin. You will suffer because of natural circumstances. And you will suffer because God is testing and strengthening your faith.

Resources:

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Which woman of the Bible describes your faith best? Take this quiz and find out!

The email series How to Grow Closer to God in Just 5 min a Day is now a VIDEO SERIES. Check it out HERE

Learn more about The Busy Woman's Guide to Growing Your Faith course & mentorship HERE.