In Day 11 of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love reflects on 1 Peter 5:10 — a verse that speaks to divine restoration, grace, and endurance.

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)

This episode is an honest and heart-centered conversation about suffering, faith, and resilience. Noah shares how seasons of pain — emotional, physical, and spiritual — became proof of God’s strengthening power.

Through grief, health scares, depression, and uncertainty, he reminds listeners that while life’s weight can feel unbearable, it is also temporary. God’s promise is not to prevent suffering, but to redeem it — to restore and strengthen the places that once felt weak.

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In Day 10 of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love opens James 1:5 and reflects on one of the most simple yet overlooked truths: when we lack wisdom, we can ask God — and He gives generously, without judgment and without conditions.

Noah vulnerably shares how decision fatigue, relationships, finances, and life transitions have led him to the edge of confusion — and how God consistently meets him with clarity, comfort, and next steps.

This episode explores how asking God releases the pressure to have all the answers, how clarity often comes through surrender, and why timing is God’s kindness in disguise.

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In Day 9 of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love reflects on Isaiah 61:3, a passage that promises comfort, restoration, and the ability to rise stronger than what tried to break us.

Noah shares his personal journey through loss — lost mobility, lost income, friendships that ended, and the aftermath of back-to-back comas — and how this scripture became a lifeline.

He reminds listeners that your pain has purpose and your story is power.Even when a season looks like ashes, God is capable of rebuilding, renewing, and producing beauty in ways we never expected.

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In this episode, Noah explores Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” He reminds listeners that faith isn’t only displayed in motion — sometimes the holiest thing we can do is stand still and allow God to take the lead.

From health scares to business stress, relational heartbreak to financial uncertainty — Noah encourages us to release control and remember that God fights battles we cannot.

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“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

I used to think rest was weakness.

That if I wasn’t constantly working — for my clients, my company, my dreams — I was falling behind.

But Matthew 11:28–30 met me in a season when I was burnt out, physically and spiritually. I was trying to be everything for everyone — and it almost cost me my life.

“I ended up in two comas back to back because I was trying to be all things to all people.”

That moment changed everything for me.

It was the first time I truly heard God say, “Stop. Let me carry this.”

🌿 When Rest Becomes Holy

God doesn’t just call us to work — He calls us to rest.

We often forget that rest is part of the rhythm of creation.God worked six days and rested on the seventh — not because He was tired, but because He was finished.

That same principle applies to us.There comes a point when we’ve done what we can do, and the rest belongs to God.

“Rest is just as holy as work. In fact, rest is working — because when we rest, God gets to do His part.”

🕊 Release the Hustle

There’s a lie we’ve all been sold — that hustle equals purpose.But the truth? Hustle without peace is bondage.

When you’re constantly overextending, worrying, or questioning whether you’re enough, you’re operating from fear, not faith.

I had to learn that the what ifs — the uncontrollable parts of my story — belong to God.

“The inevitable, the unknown, the what if — that is the space where God exists.”

And when I finally stopped trying to control everything, I realized — peace is the reward for surrender.

💭 What’s Draining Your Spirit?

Today’s reflection is simple, but powerful:

What’s draining your spirit right now?

Maybe it’s work.Maybe it’s your need to be perfect.Maybe it’s the fear of failing before you’ve even started.

Whatever it is — give it to God.

“Because it’s only draining you because it’s not yours to deal with.”

Rest in what you’ve already done. Trust that it’s enough.And remember: You can’t heal or hear God in chaos.

🌸 Final Thought

You don’t have to fix everything.You don’t have to know how it’s going to work out.You just have to rest — and let God do what only He can do.

Peace over pressure. Always.

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In Day 6 of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love dives into Deuteronomy 8:18, a verse that reminds us that every gift, dream, and opportunity we have was given by God — not earned by our own strength.

“But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the power to get wealth.”

Noah reflects on his own journey of entrepreneurship, creativity, and faith, sharing how gratitude, humility, and divine partnership turn work into worship. He reminds listeners that God’s covenant — His promise — is still active today, and that the call to create isn’t just about business or art; it’s about honoring God through everything you do.

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Episode Summary:

In Day 5 of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love shares a deeply personal reflection on Romans 12:2:

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

This episode invites listeners to challenge the patterns of the world — the pressure to perform, conform, and earn validation — and instead focus on living from a place of divine identity and purpose.

Noah opens up about his own battles with doubt, perfectionism, and self-worth, and how renewing his mindset daily allows him to hear God more clearly, live more freely, and create from a place of faith instead of fear.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Rooted & Rising, host Noah Love explores Isaiah 30:21 — “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

Noah reflects on what it means to walk in faith when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s a career move, a relationship decision, or a spiritual pivot, this episode reminds listeners that even in confusion, God gives direction.

Through personal stories about risk, expansion, and trust, Noah offers both honesty and encouragement — showing how divine guidance often shows up in the smallest nudges.

Key Takeaways:

🌿 Even in confusion, God gives direction.

✨ Faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence.

💡 Making a decision isn’t about knowing the outcome — it’s about trusting the One who guides it.

🙏 God will never let you stray too far from His grace.

Reflection Prompt:

“What step is God nudging you to take this week?”

Think about the decision you’ve been avoiding — the one that’s been quietly tugging at your spirit. What would happen if you trusted God enough to take it?

Scripture Reference:

📖 Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

Closing Thought:

When you can’t trust your own certainty, trust God’s consistency. He’s guiding you — even when it feels like silence.

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“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”— Psalms 34:18 (NIV)

Healing is messy — but God is close to the mess.

That’s not just a line I wrote for this devotional; it’s something I’ve lived.

There were seasons in my life where I believed my relationship with God depended on perfection — that my prayers had to be polished, my Bible worn with use, and my emotions neatly contained. I thought faith required performance. But what I’ve learned, especially in my wilderness seasons, is that God doesn’t meet us in our performance.He meets us in our pain.

🕊 When the Mess Met Mercy

There were moments when I was sure I’d disappointed God — when I was lost in grief, shame, and cycles I couldn’t seem to break. But those were the moments He sought me out most clearly.

When I felt broken, He sat with me.When I isolated myself, He sent people who saw me.When I thought I’d ruined it all, He whispered, “You’re still mine.”

“I saw God sit down with me. I saw Him call me to greater heights… remind me of how much He loves me and how much all of this is working in my favor.” transcript_2025-10-23T14_08_15.…

That’s what healing looked like for me — not a straight path or clean slate, but a slow, sacred reconstruction.

💔 Healing Isn’t Pretty

We love to glamorize healing. We post about it. We talk about “soft seasons” and “boundaries.” But the real healing — the deep, God-ordained kind — isn’t cute. It’s not linear. It’s tears on the bathroom floor. It’s losing friends. It’s confronting truths about yourself you once avoided.

And yet, it’s in that chaos that God draws closest.

He doesn’t flinch at the mess. He sits in it with you — holding your heart steady while He rebuilds what broke.

“Your mess is the space in which God will seek you.” transcript_2025-10-23T14_08_15.…

That truth saved me.

Because it means I don’t have to earn God’s proximity — I just have to be honest enough to stay where I am.

🌱 Healing Means Asking New Questions

For years, I wrestled with questions like:“Was I not enough?”“Why didn’t they choose me?”“Why didn’t they change?”

But the more I grew, the more my questions changed.

Now, I ask:“What hurt them?”“How can I forgive them?”“How can I be part of their healing?”

That shift didn’t come from therapy or self-help books — it came from sitting with God in silence long enough to realize that healing isn’t about getting answers. It’s about being made whole.

🕯 Trusting God’s Distance

One of the most healing revelations I’ve ever had was this:When God feels far away, it’s often because He trusts me.

Like a parent removing the training wheels, He knows I’m ready. He’s not punishing me with silence — He’s preparing me for strength.

“There are so many points in my life where I thought God had abandoned me. And I am realizing those are the moments that God trusted me so much with what He had called me to.” transcript_2025-10-23T14_08_15.…

That perspective shift healed the ache of waiting. It helped me see that even when God steps back, He never steps out.

💭 Reflection: Write a Prayer for the Parts That Still Hurt

In this episode, I challenged listeners to write a prayer for the parts of themselves that still hurt.Here’s mine:

“God, I thank You that I am loved. That I am capable of loving even in my brokenness.I thank You for trusting me enough to let me walk through healing without needing to be perfect.I thank You that my brokenness is not a barrier but a bridge — a way for others to see Your grace.”

🌤 Final Thought

Healing the wounds — especially the ones no one sees — requires courage. But it’s not a solo process. God doesn’t wait for you to come clean before He comes close.

He meets you right there — in the questions, in the quiet, in the chaos.

So, take a deep breath.You don’t have to have it all together.You just have to be willing to be seen.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

He’s near, friend — always near.

🎧 Listen: Rooted & Rising: Healing the Wounds (Day 3)Scripture: Psalm 34:18Prompt: Write a prayer for the parts of you that still hurt.Follow: @iamnoahlove | #RootedAndRising #FaithAndFocus #HealingJourney

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Welcome back to Rooted & Rising — the devotional for dreamers, doers, believers, and builders in transition.

In Day 2: “Trust the New Thing”, host Noah Love reflects on Isaiah 43:19 —

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth—do you not perceive it?”

This episode is a heart-centered invitation to release the past and embrace God’s unfolding work in your life. Noah shares personal lessons on grief, growth, and renewal — from childhood rebellion to entrepreneurial breakthroughs and spiritual healing — reminding listeners that new seasons require new faith.

Key Takeaways:

🌱 God’s grace makes room for constant evolution — nothing stays the same.

✨ Holding on to old identities blocks the blessings meant for your new season.

🕊️ Letting go isn’t loss — it’s alignment.

💭 Reflection Prompt: What “old” version of you are you afraid to release?

Scripture Reference:Isaiah 43:18–20 — “Remember not the former things… Behold, I am doing a new thing.”

Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, or simply trying to perceive the “new thing,” this episode is your reminder that every ending is evidence of a beginning.

🎧 Listen to Rooted & Rising wherever you stream podcasts.📖 Grab the companion devotional: Rooted & Rising: 21 Days of Growth, Healing & Faith by Noah Love.

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