This episode from the Season called Armored is a must listen! Reagan talks with author, speaker and radio show host Susie Larson, on how we can stand firm in our faith victorious, as the devil prowls around looking for something to devour in our lives. 

In a life burdened with challenges, it is common to question God’s purpose for you. You may find yourself confused and bewildered why your life is suddenly taking uneventful turns. But stick firmly to God’s calling because your sense of purpose may actually save you in the future.

In this episode of Revelations Podcast, Reagan had a meaningful discussion with Susie Larson, a best-selling author, and a popular radio host of the show Susie Larson Live. Susie shared how she overcame the fears from her past through a faithful heart and knowing God’s calling for her.

If you want to know how to outlast your life’s challenges with devotion, this episode is for you.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Be inspired by Susie’s story of faith and devotion toward healing and recovery
2. Learn why overcoming challenges with God can lead you to your sense of purpose
3. Know the devil’s intention and how you can outlast it with God’s calling

Resources

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This podcast is sponsored by Advanced Medicine Alternatives

• Previous episodes
• The Economy of Mercy - Melissa Coleman
• Bible Verses:  Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 6:16, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, James 4:7
• Books:  Prevail Devotional by Susie Larson, 2020, This Present Darkness by Frank Perretti
• Connect with Susie: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Episode Highlights

[03:46] A Childhood With God

• Ever since she was a kid, Susie always knew God is real but still questioned the accessibility of Jesus
• Experiencing a sexual trauma at the age of nine brought confusion and trauma to Susie while growing up

Susie: “When I got up from that, I heard in my ear: I can get to anytime, anywhere and God will never stop me.”

• Susie believes that not knowing who you are, kills your time, treasure, and talents given by God.
• She began her journey with Christ in eighth grade. A bunch of teens mocking a nun’s lecture on the book of revelation convinced her to start reading the bible.

[09:53] Strengthening Her Faith Despite Challenges

• Susie encountered a rough pregnancy and a diagnosis of Lyme disease but God’s miracle always prevailed.
• God helped her realize how her deep insecurities are a product of her childhood trauma.
• The challenges she encountered after pregnancy such as medical debt are God’s way of showing her the cracks in her foundation as a Christian follower.

[13:05] Redeeming A Sense Of Purpose

• Battling Lyme disease while caring for her three little boys revealed her seemingly new faith as a young mom.
• While feeling lost and misunderstood, a woman from her church took her case into a prayer room and told her about God’s message about it.

Susie: “The Lord showed me the platform that he’s building with your pain, that you’re going to speak from it and tell others about the faithfulness of God. So lean in and learn everything you can because you’ll have a story to tell after.”

• As believers, it is important to not only hold promises within ourselves but to also fight and contend for them to come true.
• The enemy’s threat to you is very connected to your threat to him. So teach children how to discern God’s vision for them before the enemy can even blur it.

[18:24] A Daily Fight Through God’s Energy

• Susie believes sickness is a way the devil discourages her on a daily basis.
• You do not have to feel good to be powerful in the kingdom. Staying encouraged can help meditate on his love and faithfulness
• People are prone to wander into sin as equally, they are to wander into self-striving.
• Being intimate with God fuels Susie to accomplish her daily goals and tasks.
• In a changing world, Susie reminds us of the importance of getting our lives cleared of negative thoughts and objects. Guarding our lives against the devil is portrayed as if planting a seed in the soil of your pure heart.

[27:15] Defining The Devil’s Intention

• The devil wants to lie, kill, and destroy. He can’t steal your soul so he distresses your destiny instead.
• Many Christians believe they are saved but don’t know they are loved so they fail to fulfill their destiny.
• Fear becomes rebellious when people are intimidated by the devil and begin to react negatively in situations.

Susie: “He’s [the devil] creative but God is the uncreated one. And resurrection power lives in us. If we walk in the fear of the Lord, that is our place of Safety.”

• Listening to your self-sabotaging narratives can show you the inroads that the devil has purposely established.

[38:57] Obedience When Fighting For Freedom

• Her son’s football injury threatened his identity as an athlete. But their undeniable faith and trust in the Lord led to healing and recovery.
• Her son’s retraction towards health is connected to a boy who prayed for him.
• God does not ask people to be obedient, he only wants to show the role of his presence in trying times.
• Fighting for freedom is not over until we see God face-to-face.

Reagan: “I always say God never wastes our suffering. He never wastes our trials. And we might not see his redemptive power in this lifetime but a lot of times he gives us that blessing.”

[53:45] Susie’s Advice On Keeping A Firm Faith

• Remember that the same power that rose Christ in the grave is alive in you.
• Spending 15 minutes a day emphasizing the love God has for you may sculpt how your brain works towards changing your perspective of faith.
• The best way to stand against the enemy is to strengthen your attachment to God.
• Susie tells that when you fill up your heart with God there will be no room for the enemy to steal from you.

About Susie

Susie Larson is a Christian Follower and a best-selling author having written 19 books up to date. She is a popular radio host of the show Susie Larson live. She is also a veteran figure in the fitness field and has been a finalist twice for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award.

She enjoys living a married life with their three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. Her passion is to awaken people’s devotion to God’s love for them to see the calling that the Christ Jesus gave them.

If you want to know more about Susie you may connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. You can also check out herwebsite for her books and more of her story.

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