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Everyone experiences it. It is invisible yet produces visible effects. It controls our decisions. What is it? Fear. Fear invades everyone's lives. The devil uses to influence us. How does he do that? How can we overcome his demonic attacks from fear? It's here...

What convinces a person that he will see goodness in the midst of severe opposition and suffering? In Psalm 27, David wrote, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple." From shepherd boy to king, David knew what it meant to suffer. Throughout his trials, he learned to take his eyes off himself and focus on the beauty of the LORD. This one desire gave David his greatest comfort, healed his deepest hurt, and helped him rise above his adversity. Tune into today's podcast as Dr. Mark Hamby and Molly Mayo, joined by Richard Lang, unpack this unique Psalm.

Dave Jenkins begins the November Equipping You in Grace series by examining God's sovereignty as the foundation of Christian contentment. From Psalm 115:3 and Romans 8:28–30, he explains how God's wisdom, goodness, and saving purposes sustain believers through suffering. Dave considers contentment amid grief, the meaning of God's promise to work all things for His people's good, and practical growth through Scripture, prayer, gratitude, the gathered church, and eternal hope. This episode encourages Christians to rest in Christ's sufficiency and live faithfully in difficult circumstances. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

Christians can give thanks during suffering because God's character, promises, and saving grace remain unchanged. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Romans 8:28 to explain how biblical gratitude and honest lament can exist together. Learn to remember God's faithfulness, bring your burdens to Him in prayer, notice His ordinary mercies, and look ahead to eternal life with Christ. Thanksgiving can come through tears as believers trust the God who remains faithful in every circumstance. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

The devotional explores the spiritual discipline of waiting, using the narrative of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate the tension between human urgency and divine timing. It addresses the emotional difficulty of suspending judgment when outcomes are uncertain, particularly when high expectations are not immediately met. The message offers a practical method for balancing expectations by objectively weighing potential positives and negatives, thereby reducing the emotional devastation of unmet hopes. Central to the teaching is the call to release control to God's sovereignty, trusting that even a negative outcome may be a necessary step toward a greater blessing. The tone is pastoral and instructive, encouraging believers to find peace in God's will rather than in specific circumstances.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Nahum 1 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

This discussion explores the intersection of Christian faith and mental health, highlighting the distinct role of biblical counseling in addressing anxiety and depression. The conversation identifies contributing factors to rising mental health issues, including social isolation, digital overstimulation, and the erosion of trust in societal institutions. It emphasizes the unique pressures faced by pastors, such as loneliness and the burden of leadership, while advocating for the use of professional resources like the Granbury Counseling Centers to support both congregants and ministry leaders. The dialogue underscores the importance of recognizing behavioral changes as warning signs and encourages a culture of openness where seeking help is viewed as a step toward spiritual maturity rather than a failure. Ultimately, the message promotes a holistic approach to well-being that integrates professional care with the ongoing process of sanctification and reliance on God's purpose.