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Have you ever prayed for someone and watched God answer their prayer while your own seems to go unanswered? Maybe you're asking for healing, but God uses you to pray for someone else who gets healed. Or you're struggling financially, but God prompts you to give to someone in need. It feels confusing, even painful.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why being used to answer someone else's prayer doesn't mean God is ignoring yours
• The powerful promise in Isaiah 58:9 that changes everything about unanswered prayer
• How serving others in your pain actually positions you for God's provision
• Why some prayers will remain mysteries until heaven—and why that's okay
• Practical encouragement for when you feel forgotten while blessing others

If you've been wondering why God trusts you to be His hands and feet while you're still waiting for your breakthrough, this episode will help you see your situation from God's perspective. You'll walk away with fresh hope that you're not forgotten—you're being positioned for something greater than you can imagine.

RESOURCES

Praying the Promises of God 52 Week Guided Prayer Journal

Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

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How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? I am partnering with Smartian's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas!

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What do you hunger for? Meditate on John 6:35. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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A Prayer to Know God is Faithful to Go Before Us by Erin H. Warren

God is always one step ahead of us. In today's episode by Erin H. Warren, we look at Deuteronomy 31 and Moses’ charge to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land. We are reminded that God doesn’t send a messenger — He goes Himself. His presence leads, surrounds, and sustains us. Psalm 139 paints this same truth beautifully: God hems us in, behind and before, and His hand is upon us.

Reference: Deuteronomy 31:8

Prayer: Lord, we know that you are faithful and that you go before us. So please open our eyes to see all the paths you have prepared for us. Please help us walk in confidence and not fear. Give us strength to walk in obedience to your word.

LINKS:

5 Promises of God to Build Faith 

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What if your hardest seasons were actually shaping something divine in your story? Join me for a heartfelt conversation with Mitch Bakker, founder of IDA Design and author of Drawn, as he shares how a crisis of faith led him to discover God’s fingerprints in everyday life. Through powerful storytelling, Mitch reminds us that even our detours and doubts can lead to deeper purpose. Together, we explore faith, resilience, and the beauty of human connection—like the moving story of a man who gave his kidney to a friend’s son. 

This episode invites you to see God’s grace in unexpected places and find hope through the power of your own story.

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more :
(00:19) - Seeking God Through Life's Challenges

(09:44) - Life's Lessons Through Pain and Hope

(20:10) - Healing and Redemption Through Forgiveness 

(28:22) - Drawing Strength Through Stories

Donna’s Resources:

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Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

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Pain has a way of shaking our confidence, but Job 1:21 reminds us that worship can rise even from the hardest seasons. When everything fell apart, Job chose praise—a response rooted in the unshakable truth that God’s presence can’t be taken from us. His story shows us that even when loss, confusion, or unanswered questions threaten to overwhelm, God remains steady, powerful, and worthy. Sometimes the deeper gift in suffering is discovering who God truly is when everything else fades.

Highlights

• Job praised God after unimaginable loss—because God Himself was still his greatest treasure.

• Emotional pain can still lead to worship when we trust God’s character.

• Physical suffering pushed Job into deeper questions and honest wrestling.

• God responded not with explanations but with a revelation of His majesty.

• Seeing who God is often brings more peace than understanding why hardship happens.

• Surrender grows when we remember God’s purposes can’t be thwarted.

• Pain can become the pathway to a closer, more intimate knowledge of God.

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Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas!

Full Transcript Below:

Praising in the Middle of Pain 

By Cindi McMenamin 

Bible Reading:

The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away.
Praise the name of the Lord! (Job 1:21 NLT)

Job said these words after literally losing everything he had. Can you imagine praising God, as Job did, after unimaginable loss? 

The story of Job in the Bible is not a parable or a fable. Job was a real man, husband, father, and farmer. In fact, he was a present-day millionaire, in a sense. The Bible says he was the “greatest” (richest) man in the east.  Then everything he had– and I mean everything—was gone in a day. 

In spite of this obvious and apparent shock of suddenly losing everything—his livestock, his livelihood, his investments, and all ten of his children—Job’s response was worship of his Creator and the One who had allowed him to lose it all. In a humble, God-honoring statement that truly defined this man’s character, Job responded not with questions, complaints, or curses, but with praise: 

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, 

And naked I shall return there. 

The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. 

Blessed be the name of the LORD” (verses 20-21). 

How could Job have responded that way? 

I imagine you and I would react quite differently after losing just half as much as Job did. We might sa

This bonus episode was recorded with the podcast But Jesus Drank Wine and Other Stories that Keep us Stuck. 

The hosts, Meade and Christy, are two “retired over-drinkers” turned Jesus-loving sobriety coaches. On the BJDW podcast, they dig into the stories and beliefs that kept them stuck in the cycle of over-drinking, including the ever-popular, “But Jesus drank wine?”

Through grace-filled conversations about faith, sobriety, and life beyond alcohol, Meade and Christy bring honesty, humor, and vulnerability to every episode. Their goal? To help women discover that freedom is possible—not just from alcohol, but from any habit, hurt, or hang-up holding them back.

You can find our more here: https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community

And you can order Christy’s book: Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind

Connect on Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why head knowledge isn’t enough, and how Scripture meditation moves truth from your mind to your heart and hands.
• The difference between Eastern “empty your mind” meditation and biblical “fill your mind” meditation.
• The brain science behind creating new grooves for peace instead of spirals of anxiety and craving.
• How to begin (even if you’re busy or intimidated!) with just five minutes a day.
• Why slowing down is essential for real transformation, and simple ways to start.
• How to help your kids recognize God’s voice and discern His leading.
• A sneak peek at the practices Jodie will teach live inside our community this October.

The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

Connect with Jodie:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik

Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.
This journal includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you

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When life feels mundane or unfulfilling, it’s easy to seek joy and satisfaction in circumstances, possessions, or people. But as our daily prayer and reflection on Psalm 37:4 reminds us, true joy is found not in what we have, but in who we have — the Lord Himself.

In this reflective devotional, Emily Rose Massey explores what it really means to “delight” in the Lord. The original Hebrew conveys the idea of being soft, pliable, and dependent — a heart that takes pleasure in God alone and trusts His ways above all else.

To delight in the Lord is not a suggestion, but a command — one that calls us to find our ultimate satisfaction in Him. As we do, something beautiful happens: our desires begin to change. The more we enjoy and depend on God, the more our hearts align with His. Our ambitions, affections, and prayers begin to reflect His will instead of our own.

When we take joy in God for who He is — not just what He can do for us — He fills our lives with peace, contentment, and purpose. Even in seasons of waiting or monotony, delighting in the Lord draws us into deeper intimacy with Him and reshapes our hearts to desire what truly matters.

Today's Bible Reading:
“Delight yourself also in the Lord,
and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4, NKJV

Takeaway Truths

• True delight comes from depending on and taking joy in the Lord alone.

• When we delight in God, He transforms our desires to reflect His will.

• Contentment is not found in circumstances, but in communion with Christ.

Let’s Pray

Lord,

Forgive me for the times I complain or chase after fulfillment in things that cannot satisfy. I confess my discontent and turn my eyes back to You, the only source of true joy.

Help me to delight in You — to find peace, pleasure, and purpose in Your presence alone. Transform my desires so they reflect Your heart. Teach me to rest in gratitude, even in the ordinary, knowing that life with You is my greatest gift.

May my contentment in You shine as a testimony of Your goodness and grace.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related Scriptures

• Philippians 4:11–12 — “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”

• Psalm 16:11 — “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

• Matthew 6:33 — “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Related Resources

Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast at the website.

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