To weather the droughts and storms of life we must plant ourselves by the living water, running our roots deep into the soil of God’s word. Join Carol this week as she shares of the sustenance and hope we have in Christ, by way of John 4:13-14 and the story of 1979’s Hurricane Frederic. Join Bible teacher and best-selling author, Carol McLeod, for a dose of joy from the Word of God every week. Carol wrings the truth out of the Bible in a practical and hopeful manner. You will laugh and cry as Carol goes digging for gold in the Word in such a way that it brings purpose to ordinary lives. “A Jolt of Joy" is a podcast that you will want to add to your routine each week, posting on Monday mornings! For more information on Carol McLeod, visit www.carolmcleodministries.com.   Follow Carol on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleod_ Read Carol’s blog Joy for the Journey: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/joyforthejourney 22 YouVersion plans - https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/youversion-plans If you would like to make a donation or partner with Carol McLeod Ministries go to https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/redesign-donate Grab a copy of her book here: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop-main/rooms-of-a-mothers-heart

It’s easy to get lost in the worries of the moment and the grief and nostalgia of the past. Instead, God has called us to look ahead and strive towards the glorious plan He has for us in Jesus. Join Carol this week as she explores Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, and the hope we find in the goodness of God.

What if your current difficulty was a platform upon which to sing the most triumphant song of your life? Join Carol and King David (Psalm 34:1-3) this week, as they explain the power of worshiping in difficulty by faith, not by sight.

Listen this week for a jolt of encouragement with Carol, as she considers the missing ingredient in a joyless life. Just as newborns crave skin-to-skin contact with those that love them, so also we all have a need to lean into our reliance on God. Even in hard times, we grow from this intimacy and worship, as Habakkuk expresses in Habakkuk 3:17-19.

Listen to the final teaching from the Book of Ruth. Even though Ruth is the heroine in the story many women relate to Naomi. But God had a plan for her life and for Ruth leading to the birth of David. Learn God has a divine plan for you and will redeem your life.

Let the past be the past. Learn through the story of Ruth how the people spoke blessings on her and Naomi when Ruth was drafted into the family of God.

The law is not your savior. You need someone who is in love with you to redeem you. Learn through the story of Ruth and Boaz how Jesus is in love with you and is your redeemer drawing you into his promises.

How do you come dressed to the threshing floor? Listen to how Ruth carried her blessings from the threshing floor. Learn how Ruth had to wait and rest after. You will know you can rest in the Lord to handle your concerns.

Ask yourself in each circumstance, "What does God say about this?" Listen to how Ruth responded to the instructions Ruth gave her to lay at the feet of Boaz. Learn who your kingsman redeemer is.

What has God asked you to do in Faith lately? Listen to learn from the story of Ruth how faith was alive within her and she followed God's plan.