* Bible Reading: Exodus 3:1-22 and Exodus 25:1-40

* Focus Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15 and Exodus 25:1-9

Hello Purposeful People!

Learning to apply Luke 6:31, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Is difficult at best. We are emotional creatures and not always in control of our feelings, prejudices, and opinions. We will write people off for minute errors and forget that we too need God’s grace and therefore need to have it for others.

The Word of God gives us the basis for how we should act and react. No one wants anything stolen from them, to be lied to or to be taken for granted. However, in our temporary emotional conditions that is exactly what we can end up doing. The Bible gives us the motivation to do what is right because we see how God blesses and provides for those working cooperatively with Him. This is what Christians aspire to do! To be in alignment with Christ our Lord and Savior living righteously for Him.

~Torrie

 

 

 

 

Bible Reading Exodus 3:1-22

Focus Scripture Exodus 3:11-15

 

Hello Purposeful People!

Today’s podcast Fear, Excuses, and Opportunities is something I believe we can all identify with… Yesterday on the Our Given Purpose Youtube channel I talked about a missed opportunity. I allowed fear to take over and made the excuse that I didn’t know enough to take on the opportunity that was laid before me. And that was to go into business.  I didn’t go to our Lord in prayer and ask for His strength to help me. This is one of my biggest regrets.

  When we know someone’s character or how they will deal with us it makes our task a little easier. We aren’t immediately offended because we know the person’s heart. Armed with that knowledge we can forge ahead with the bigger picture; instead of focusing on the small emotional issue. Pharaoh was determined to keep his slaves and heaped more work on them because of Moses. We too may feel as though our workload has doubled; because we are going against the grain of what this world’s leaders tell us we should do. Or should aspire to become, or even who to serve as God. Using the book of Exodus as a reminder that we as children of God we have a greater purpose within His divine plan and we are to seek after Him for our direction. Like Moses it may be time to have an open and honest conversation with God, coming humbly before him seeking His wisdom.

~Torrie

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 & Proverbs 4:23-27

Hello Purposeful People! 

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast!

How am I making a valuable contribution to my family? That is what I asked myself one morning. What was I doing for my family that was beneficial to their spiritual growth? As God would have it we began a family Bible study starting with the Gospels and have worked our way through the New Testament each week chapter by chapter. This has strengthened our relationship as a unit and fostered an atmosphere of conversation. The way we each take in and apply God’s word to our lives is an experience I pray will continue to be passed down through each generation. 

I am less likely to just run with my feeling because I have a responsibility to myself and those around me to think and act with righteousness.  The impulse decisions I made were usually the result of feeling helpless. Once God helped me find that as my issue I was able to pray through it. Think for a moment: what is it that makes you feel anxious, impulsive, or envious? What do you do in those moments? Do you grab a drink? Medication? Do you start gossiping about others to make yourself feel better? Do you shop, overeat, or otherwise distract yourself from what you need to deal with?

We can’t make a contribution if we have nothing to give because we are flying on fumes or reacting to everything around us. Inserting a healthy balance of physical health, mental health and spiritual health takes time, planning, and practice. Its been proven that it takes 30 days to create a new habit. That means 30 days of prayer, bible study, talking to a pastor, or counselor, journaling your thoughts, ambitions, goals.

We can make a positive change in our lives with the help of our Lord and Savior. We are encouraged to go to Him in our times of stress.

~Torrie

 

 

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:23-27  & Ephesians 4:17-24

Hello Purposeful People!

Thank you for listening and I pray this motivates you to read the Word of God for yourselves.

Change is the act or instance of becoming different. Change is difficult. When we want to hang on to our old lives and old friends we become torn between this world and the reality of the Kingdom of God. Regardless of what others think we should be or what we do with our lives, we have a responsibility to live on purpose. Do not let fear dictate your place in eternity. Look to God for your direction and guidance.

~Torrie

 

 

Hello Purposeful People!

Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. What I don’t mention is how amazing it is to be chosen by God to stand up to the enemy. That speaks volumes. God knows our hearts. We are responsible to work cooperatively with Him; in doing so we will come away having learned more about ourselves and with new strength.

As we mature in faith we should consistently ask ourselves. Can God use me? Am I an example of righteousness? Applying God’s Word to our lives by studying the message He left for us we can equip ourselves for battle. God has turned my mess into my message and I hope we all begin making small changes to our behavior that will make a big impact.  

My goal in this and each podcast I record is to motivate you to read God’s Word for yourselves. If we are all focused on loving our neighbor, loving ourselves, and loving God we will walk in our given purpose within God’s plan.

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~Torrie

 

 

 

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