Insights on Healing

Narrative: Welcome to Insights on Healing Podcast. Our Episode title is, “When things are not adding up? You feel that you have failed. You will understand that even if you have failed in your business, failure is not the end, and that God is guiding you in your journey and you can feel hopeful.

 I am Joan M. Blake, an author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing Podcast includes the reading of scripture, praying, reading from one of my books, or  interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content which brings emotional healing and restoration to mothers who have had a difficult past and are currently experiencing difficulties. A focal point of this podcast is reflecting on the scripture verses and praying for my audience. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. 

Have you felt that things are not adding up? You simply do not know the direction God is taking you and you feel that you have failed to make a difference in the lives of others. Let us break this down further and show you that God wants to use you in different ways:

1.  I feel the same way. In my beginning statement, I explained that I felt like things were not adding up seeing that  my YouTube channel is not doing well even though I have put in a lot of hard work. I am asking God to guide me through this difficult time and show me what He wants me to do. This will come from trusting and believing in God through prayer and his word knowing that God does not make junk. You are not junk and you are not a failure. God desires to use your giftings in different ways, and for His glory. Ephesians 4:12 states that the purpose of our talents is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ.

• I think the first thing to ask yourself is what has God put in your heart to do from the beginning of your ministry, and have you been doing that earnestly? I remember God planting a Podcast for me to  do and while I started a Podcast “Insights on Healing” I have not consistently followed his leadership.

• If you have not followed God’s leading and positioning, revisit it and act upon it. Since I have not been actively creating a Podcast weekly, I have decided to revisit my stance and become active in pursuing God’s purpose by creating podcast episodes where I am interviewing guests.

• In the past few years of doing different things and not positioning myself in one main area, I have felt lonely and need to hire help to be successful. You and I need help to move our businesses along

Prayer: Let us pray: Father, I pray for every listener who seems to feel lost on his/her journey. I pray father in the name of Jesus, that they would remember that you have a plan and a purpose for every person before the world began and when that person follows your plan, he/she would walk in his/her destiny. I pray that every person will trust you and increase hope and faith in you because you are faithful to your promises.

Outro to Podcast

Thank you for listening to “Insights on “Healing” Podcast. If you like the Podcast, please be sure to click the subscribe button on my website at joanmblake.com. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your podcast. May God bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

               Why we should commit to God’s ways

Narrative: Welcome to Insights on Healing Podcast. Our Episode title is, Why we should commit to God’s ways. You will learn that as you commit to God’s ways you will receive direction and life-long benefits.

I am Joan M. Blake, an author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing Podcast includes biblical discussions to give you insights on healing, praying for you, my audience, or reading from one of my books. I intend to interview individuals in the future, who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content which brings emotional healing and restoration to mothers who have dealt with trauma and are currently experiencing difficulties. A focal point of this podcast is reflecting on scripture verses from my discussions and praying for my audience. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God will bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. 

Before committing to God’s way, we should thrive to understand the ways of the Lord, so we know what God expects of us.

The “ways of the Lord” refer to the principles, actions, and character of God as revealed in the Bible. Understanding and committing to God’s ways is fundamental to a life of faith. Let us begin by defining five characteristics of the Lord, with their relative scripture verses.  In each situation, we will make a case for why we should commit to the way of the Lord.

1. Righteousness and Justice.

Psalm 11:7 states that the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. Because God’s ways are inherently righteous and just, He is the ultimate standard of morality, and His actions are always in alignment with truth and fairness. By committing to God’s ways, we align ourselves with what is right and just, fostering a life that reflects His character.

•  Love and Compassion

Psalm 145:8 states that “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love” Since God’s ways are marked by love and compassion, we are to follow in his ways by living a life of love and compassion towards others. This fulfills the greatest commandment to love God and to love our neighbors (Matthew 22: 37-39)

3.   Holiness and Purity

In 1 Peter 1: 15-16 the scripture states, “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.'” (1 Peter 1:15-16). Since we are committed to following in God’s ways, we should thrive to be like him in all things. God knows our weaknesses as sinful beings and He would help us when we fall and get up again.

• Faithfulness and Truth

Psalm 145:13 states that “The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.” To be committed to God’s ways we must be faithful in our lives, become trustworthy and true in our relationships and responsibilities.

5.    Peace and Guidance

Proverbs 3:6 states that “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” It is tiring going through endless circles trying to solve your problems when all we have to do is submit all to God and he will guide us accordingly. When we do so, we receive his peace as we follow his directions and make wise decisions. This commitment leads to a life of order and purpose, reflecting the peace that comes from walking in God’s will.

Why Commit to God’s Ways?

1. You fulfill your purpose in life. Everyone was born with a purpose to fulfill. When you you commit to God’s ways, you will live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Ephesians 2:10

1. You receive blessing and prosperity. When you are committed to God’s law, is kind and a blessing to others, God is going to bless you. We see that in Psalm 1:1-13 that the blessing that one receives is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither.

In summary, the ways of the Lord are the paths of righteousness, love, holiness, faithfulness, and peace. By committing to these ways, we live a life that reflects God’s character, leading to blessings in this life and the assurance of eternal life to come.

                 Let us pray: Father, we come to you in the name of Jesus, desiring to know you and your ways and committed to following your directions. Lord, God help us not to depend on our selves to solve our problems, but instead, depending on you, following your lead so that we can live and thrive and do your will. Teach us your way so we can live according to your will and direction. We ask for forgiveness as we confess and renounce our selfishness and pride. You said in your word, if we confess our sins, you are faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from all righteousness. Thank you Lord for your gracious love and grace.

Outro to Podcast

Thank you for listening to “Insights on “Healing” Podcast. If you like the Podcast, please be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. You can also subscribe to my video podcast on my YouTube channel at Overcoming Life Issues with JoanMBlake, author. Feel free to subscribe to my monthly newsletter at [email protected]. I am giving away two copies of my book, Gentle Breeze: Finding Comfort, Hope, and Purpose in the Midst of Your Storm. You can purchase this and other books on my website at https://joanmblake.comMay God bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is “Tips to try while waiting on God for your life-long dream. You will learn the importance of waiting on God, and what you do while waiting.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to stay at home and working mothers who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues from their past. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. In today’s podcast I will discuss the importance of waiting on God and how you should wait on him. We will show you how Hannah in the Bible waited on God.

Questions:

Have you had a reason to wait on God for a child, for a new house, for healing, for acceptance into a college, for a new job, for revitalization?

What does it mean to wait on God?

Waiting on God doesn’t mean to sit idly by. Waiting means to hope, to anticipate, and to trust.

Hannah had a reason for waiting on God-She was barren-could not have children. She suffered emotional pain from knowing this.

1. She applied her faith by consistently praying and trusting in God. In addition to her consistent prayer, she  worshiped  and sacrifice to God at Shiloh where her husband Elkanah gave her a double portion because she was barren

Let us Pray for your needs:

Father, I bring my listeners to you. They have prayed for healing for their families, for that new house, for that new job and for other areas in their lives. I pray that you will help them with faith, patience, trust, and persistency to go after you and depend on you for all of  their needs in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Closing:

Thank you for listening to Insights on Healing Podcast. I trust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com If you need to contact me, you can reach me at [email protected].

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is “How to Live to God” You will learn why you should live to God and the ways you should live that will be pleasing to God.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. I will be reading from 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 from the New International Version of the Bible and reflect on these verses and give some answers on how to live for God.

Reading:

14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

1.  Explanation of 2 Cor 5:14 This verse means that we were considered dead under sin, with no hope at all, until God sent his Son Jesus to die in our place by paying the price for our sins. You see it was by grace that you and I have been rescued from our sinful state. Ephesians 2:8 states “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Apostle Paul in Gal. 2:20 confirms this: 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Apostle Paul’s former life was a persecutor of Christians, and his life was transformed to a servant of God. You can read about this in Acts 9 while he was on the road to Damascus to persecute Christians, he encountered Jesus.

• Let us review 2 Cor. 5:15 which explains why we should live to God

2 Cor. 5:15 Verse 15 states that we should not live for ourselves but for him who died and rose again. Col 3:3 confirms this: 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Because we were dead in our trespasses and Christ took us out of this bondage we were in and rose again, the least we could do is to live to Him. Romans 14:8 confirms this and states: “For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” 

• Let’s look at the things that are not pleasing to God in Galatians 5:19-21

a)sexual immorality meaning sexuality between unmarried people

b) impurity means moral uncleanness through sensual thoughts, words, and deeds outside the sacred confines of marriage.

c)debauchery means behavior involving sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. that is often considered immoral.

d)idolatry means the worship of someone or something other than God as though it were God.

e) witchcraft; A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, 

f)hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, g)dissensions, factions 21 and envy;

h)drunkenness

i)orgies, and the like.  an occasion when a group of people behave in a wild uncontrolled way, especially involving sex, alcohol, or illegal drugs:

I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

• What to do if you find yourself doing any of the above. You can overcome your faults by doing the following:

a) I suggest that you confess, repent, and ask God’s forgiveness for any or all of these things.

b) Accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior

c) If it is possible,  seek a Bible believing Church which will help you maintain a life that is pleasing to God.

• Pray, worship, and study the Bible daily to be in tune with

God.

• Love God and others the way God loves you. When you do, you will have love and peace in your heart which are the fruit of the spirit.

Let us pray:

Father, you are Almighty, the great I am, the God of love and mercy, the God of all comfort, who comforts me when I am weak so I can comfort those with the comfort I have received from you. You are the God who provides for me, the One who bears my burdens, and the One who heals, delivers, and forgives my sins. I come before you today because I know You will not send me away empty handed.

I confess that I have sinned and acted in ways that are not pleasing to you, I repent of my actions, and I ask for your forgiveness in the name of Jesus.

Help me dear God to change my thought patterns and my ways so I do the things that are pleasing to you. Wash me and make me clean, I pray in the name of Jesus.

I desire to have an intimate relationship with you

And to invite Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Savior

I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior

The One who died on the cross and rose again,

Paying the penalty for my sins,

So I could have salvation and eternal life

I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you have sincerely prayed the sinner’s prayer

You have salvation and eternal life.

Closing:

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I thrust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational books that I have written. Today, I am giving away two prayer books to the first two persons who sign up for my email newsletter on my website at https://joanmblake.com. Please do not hesitate to reach me with questions or prayer needs you may have at:  [email protected] May God continue to bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is entitled:  “If God is for you, who can be against you?” You will learn how to stand on God’s promises without fear and condemnation.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. In today’s podcast I will discuss scriptures from the books of Romans, Galatians, and 1 John 1 to help you to have a fruitful life.

Questions:

Have you been going through life-issues for a long time and feel stuck in your past and cannot come out of that mindset?

Someone condemned you, someone made you feel that you would never be free to become the person God wants you to be

Answer.

I am here to tell you that you are unique. You are a child of God and that when God created you, he created you to praise and worship him and to have hope and purpose in your life.  Romans 8:1 states that there is therefore no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.

1. When you walk in the flesh, you do the things that are not pleasing to God and as a result, your life does not have full meaning. These things include hatred, envy, jealousy, sexual immorality and all the areas that are listed in Galatians 5: 19-21.

• When you walk in the spirit of Christ, you increase in the knowledge of God, and you live to please God. You have peace, joy, love,  fulfillment and those things that are listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

• You can stand on God’s promises for your life without fear and condemnation because you are under the guidance and protection of your heavenly Father.

• God gives second chances to those who backslide and you can always re-unite with God through confession and repentance. In 1 John 1:9, the Bible states that if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Let us Pray for your needs:

Father, we all come to you. We confess that we have sinned and come short of your glory and ask for your forgiveness for walking after the flesh and not walking in the light of your love and peace. Help us dear God, lead us, as we yearn to go in your presence in Jesus’ name, Amen.

          Closing:

Thank you for listening to Insights on Healing Podcast. I trust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com If you need to contact me, you can reach me at [email protected].

How to Bounce Back when Everything is going wrong.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is “How to bounce back when everything is going wrong.” You will learn the importance of praying to God in your distress and trusting Him as he guides you through your difficulty.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. In today’s podcast I will give examples from Jesus’ ministry and Apostle Paul’s ministry to help you bounce back.

1. Step back spend time alone and pray. I remember years ago before I started writing and when my children were still at home, I would spend time with God by writing down everything that was really bothering me and asking God to help me deal with the issues I faced. Even this summer, I cut back on the amount of work I was doing. Currently, I am working only on my Podcast, Insights on Healing to give myself a break from being spread too thin, since I am still caring for my daughter with mental health issues. Everyone’s situation is different so depending on the severity of your issues you may need to speak with your mentor, pastor, or counsellor to get feedback. In the Bible, we read how Jesus took time from the busyness of his ministry to pray to the Father and to stay in his will. The following are some of the reasons why Jesus stayed in prayer:

2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b]”

5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
         and they will lift you up in their hands,
          so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[c]”

7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d]”

8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e]”

11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

• When He was about to make an important decision. In Luke 6:12-13. Early in His ministry Jesus spent the whole night alone in prayer. The next day He chose his 12 disciples.

• In times of distress. In Luke 22:39-44 hours before his arrest, Jesus went to the Mount of Olives, a short distance from his disciples, and prayed to God saying “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Let us Pray:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray that everyone who is going through issues today that they will come to an understanding of your will for their lives. I pray that every stronghold in their lives will be broken and I decree  they will have joy, peace, and understanding that you are their Father, and you want the best for them in the name of Jesus. I pray that you would bless and keep them in Jesus’ name, Amen.

         Closing:

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I trust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational   books that I have written. You can reach me at [email protected] regarding questions or comments you might have. May God continue to bless you.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is “What happens when you pray” You will learn why you should pray and what happens when you pray.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. Our Episode today is What Happens when you pray. I will define prayer and go right into our discussion

Define prayer: When you pray you enter communication with God to praise, worship, thank God for `all that God has done for you and you also bring your prayer requests to Him and you believe by faith that God will answer them. Sometimes, we have to wait on God’s timing since He knows what’s best for each of us.

     What Happens when you pray:

1. You release your burdens to God-anything that you cannot handle, God can. Psalm 55:2 God promises us that we can release our burdens and He will sustain us.

In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

• God answers your prayers for healing for yourself or your loved ones. Sometimes, he chooses not to answer. (Psalm 103:3)

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

• God changes you from the person you used to be, by giving you a loving spirit.(2 Timothy 1:7)

Father God,

We come to you because you are all that we need and we bring all of our burdens to you. There are people who are in need of salvation, healing from sicknesses, healing from trauma, addictions, homelessness, guilt, fear, anxiety, unforgiveness, mental health issues and more. Lord, we bring these needs to you asking you to make a way out of no way for everyone who has these needs, we pray in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

Closing:

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I thrust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational books that I have written. Today, I am giving away two prayer books to the first two persons who sign up for my email newsletter on my website at https://joanmblake.com. Please do not hesitate to reach me with questions or prayer needs you may have at:  [email protected] May God continue to bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

          Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” Today’s Episode is “How to know Your Purpose in Life” You will learn why knowing your purpose is important and the ways to find your purpose.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. Today, I am going to review Ephesians 1:18-19 which states: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. We see here that Apostle Paul in writing to the Ephesian Church questioned whether they knew the hope to which God had called them, their inheritance, and the great power of God which is available to those who believe. This leads us to the following list.

1. From the above scripture, we see that knowing your scriptural purpose will allow you to understand your purpose in life.

 Father God,

 We praise and thank you for your greatness and your power. We thank you for creating purpose in each of us so that we know who we are in Christ, the power that is afforded us who believe, and our inheritance as believers. We thank you for the talents and the strengths that you have given us and pray that you will help us as we use our talents and strengths to help and benefit others especially those who are less fortunate than us, in Jesus name, Amen.

Closing:

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I trust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. I want to encourage you to subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational books that I have written. Today, I am giving away two prayer books to the first two persons who sign up for my email newsletter on my website at https://joanmblake.com. Please do not hesitate to reach me with questions or prayer needs  at:  [email protected] May God continue to bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” We are beginning a series on faith and today’s Episode is “What Do You Have that God can use” You will learn to look within and find your gifts and determine what God can use to help you so you can help others.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for. I will be reading from 2 kings 4: 1-7 from the New International Version of the Bible and reflect on these verses and give some answers on how to find your gifts from within and use them for God’s glory.

2 kings 4: 1-7 NIV

 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.”

2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?”

“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.”

3 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. 4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.”

5 She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”

But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.

7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.”

What do we glean from this passage? This passage tells of a miracle, what God can do in the life of a believer, one who lives by faith.

1. The woman knew she had a debt that needed to be paid or her two sons would be taken

 The questions you need to ask yourself are:

1. What do I have that God can use?

  Let us pray.

  Father, I praise and thank you for your greatness and your mercy. I bring my listeners before you Lord, with all of their situations. Some of them are lonely, depressed, brokenhearted, abandoned, mentally unstable, homeless, alcoholics, in prison, and no where to turn. I pray in the name of Jesus, that you will look down from heaven and move on their behalf Lord, God and show them how by faith, they can look inside themselves and see the greatness that they have within and step out of their situations and find help so they can succeed. Thank you Lord for bringing them out and helping them for you get the glory out of their lives, in Jesus name, Amen.

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I thrust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to Click the “subscribe” button on my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational books that I have written. Today, I am giving away two prayer books to the first two persons who sign up for my email newsletter on my website at https://joanmblake.com. Please do not hesitate to reach me with questions or prayer needs you may have at:  [email protected] May God continue to bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to “Insights on Healing a weekly Podcast.” We are continuing our series on faith and today’s Episode is “When you need to make a decision regarding yourself or your family member.” You will learn to cry out to God and wait on Him.

My name is Joan M. Blake, author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing includes the reading of Scripture, praying for my audience, reading from one of my books,  and interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content that brings emotional healing and restoration to those who are dealing with trauma and other difficult life issues. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for.

We will begin by laying down the foundation.

Q. What decision are you about to make regarding yourself or your family member?

 Do you have a family member in need of more services than you can handle? Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you looking for a new job? Remember that God has given you one life to live and although you are willing to do more for a disabled family member, stay in an abusive relationship, or not get a higher paying job, God wants you to use wisdom in making decisions. God has allowed you to grow spiritually, giving you the Bible as the word of God with directions in which to follow. You find life stories that you can use as examples to make decisions regarding your own life-issues that you need to solve.

Today, I would like to introduce four ways for you to consider before embarking on making a decision.

1. Seek God by praying about the issue you have. In Ps. 34:17 says that when you cry out to God, that the Lord hears the cries of the righteous. He delivers them from all of their troubles and that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Let us pray: Father, we come into your presence not because we are worthy, but because you have made a way through the blood of Jesus. We magnify your name; we give you the highest praise because you are worthy to receive all of our praises, honor, and the glory that belongs to you. We confess all our thoughts, words, and actions that are not pleasing to you and ask for your forgiveness. Father, we bring all our problems to you; our family issues, job issues, and every stumbling block that prevents us from moving forward and doing your will. In the name of Jesus, I pray for my listeners who may be struggling with illness in their family, relationship problems, job issues, financial issues, job issues and other issues that are draining them of strength. I pray in the name of Jesus that you would make a way for them and cancel the problems that come their way so they can prosper and be in good health.

Thank you for watching Insights on Healing Podcast. I trust that you have enjoyed the episode today. Please be sure to like, make comments and “subscribe” to my YouTube Channel, Overcoming Life Issues with Joan M. Blake, author. You can also subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://joanmblake.com, and feel free to read blogs, and purchase inspirational books that I have written. Today, I am giving away two prayer books to the first two persons who sign up for my email newsletter on my website at https://joanmblake.com. Please do not hesitate to reach me with questions or prayer needs you may have at:  [email protected] May God continue to bless and keep you in Jesus’ name, Amen.