If My People: A Journey Back To The Heart of God

In this episode Linda concludes the Transformation series by exploring Romans 2:4 and the call to genuine, heartfelt repentance. She explains how God’s patience and goodness are not permission to sin but an invitation to turn toward Him, illustrated by Peter’s restoration.

Listeners are encouraged to examine where they resist change, pray for a willing heart, read Romans 2:1–4 and meditate on it.

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Host Linda explores "Repentance as Direction," explaining the difference between mere regret and biblical repentance and showing how true repentance means turning toward God, not just feeling sorry. Using Acts 3:19 and Luke 19:1–10 (Zacchaeus), she highlights how repentance produces changed choices and visible fruit.

Listeners are invited to reflect on three practical questions, read the cited passages, and respond to God’s conviction with humility, prayer, and concrete change in daily life.

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Host Linda leads a short episode exploring 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Ephesians 4:22-24, calling listeners to move beyond recognition of sin toward true transformation. She explains putting off the old self, being renewed in the mind, and putting on the new life in Christ with practical examples for daily living.

The episode invites listeners to read Ephesians 4:22-32, ask God what needs to change, and take one step of repentance and obedience this week.

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Host Linda examines John 9 alongside 2 Chronicles 7:14, focusing on the story of the man born blind who obeyed Jesus and received sight.

The episode highlights the difference between seeking God for answers and seeking to know God, urging listeners to trust His instructions even without full understanding.

Reflect on whether you are seeking God's hand or His face, and ask for the courage to obey when His Word calls you to act.

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Linda explores 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 91 to show the difference between visiting God and dwelling with Him, using Enoch’s life as a picture of walking with God.

Practical encouragement is given to carry awareness of God into ordinary moments—short prayers, remembering His Word, and returning to fellowship when distracted—so communion becomes a way of life.

The episode closes with a prayer inviting listeners to live in continual relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Host Linda walks through 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 139 to show how prayer as communion invites God to search, correct, and shape our hearts. Using David and Isaiah as examples, she emphasizes humility, repentance, and the Holy Spirit’s work in forming Christlike character.

Listeners are encouraged to spend time with Psalm 139:23–24, allow God to reveal what needs change, respond in obedience and forgiveness, and let transformation become visible in daily life.

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Host Linda reflects on 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 27:8, encouraging listeners to seek God's presence above simply requesting answers. Using Jesus' example and prayerful reflection, she teaches that communion with God is the true treasure even when clarity or direction is delayed.

Practical guidance includes spending time in Scripture, worship, quiet prayer, and staying close to God while trusting His timing.

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In this episode of If My People, Linda reflects on waiting and trusting God’s timing through the example of Simeon and Psalm 27. She explores how waiting isn’t passive but a season where God works in us and prepares the promise.

Practical encouragement is given to stay close to God—pray, seek His face, listen to the Holy Spirit, and obey—so the waiting deepens your relationship with Him rather than driving you ahead in fear or impatience.

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Host Linda continues the communion phase of If My People, exploring 2 Chronicles 7:14 and John 17 to show that prayer is relationship, not just a list of requests. The episode emphasizes stillness, listening, and seeking the Father’s presence through Scripture and the Holy Spirit.

Listeners are invited to practice prayer without immediate requests, open God’s Word, become still, and grow in knowing and enjoying the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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