Tabjoy’s Podcast

We were reminded today: ⚠️ LUST IS A SCAM. It baits you, promises to fulfill you, but always ends ugly.

And if you think lust only applies to sexual desires, think again. Lust can be an uncontrolled desire of pleasure, possession, power or pride.

💊 The antidote? James 4 reminds us: Curbing our lustful desires begins with humility. Submit to God. Resist the devil. Draw near to Jesus and let Him cleanse your heart and transform your desires.

Here’s what makes unholy desire a trap 🪤 God gave desires to help us thrive in life, but when we chase them our own ways, it can go sideways fast. When desires are unholy, it may feel good but never lasts, backfiring every time. Looking to ditch an unholy desire? Remember - choose redirection and not suppression. Start with God’s Word 📖 Let His Word reshape you.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains mature content and is intended for ages 18 and above.

If you wonder… does it matter if I trust God? 🤔 The short answer’s yes. While love is where it starts with God, trust is the fuel in our walk with Him. It’s not too late to start over. Offer your trust to the trustworthy One. Begin with surrender: how can I obey God and let go of the reins?

Today’s Word hit deep 💘 It got us thinking… we say we love God, but do we trust Him enough to obey right away? Because love without trust… - Can’t build that safe, unshakable tower - Can’t lead to deep rest or true peace If trust feels hard right now, remember: God can take your honesty. Go to Him, He doesn’t fail!

Peace built on perfect circumstances is fragile. False peace feels calm, but one crisis and it crumbles. But true peace comes from trusting God and having a relationship with Him, knowing He is in control in all the storms and seasons of life. Today, we choose His peace and experience true rest!

One moment of extravagant worship can shift heaven and change history. Mary broke her jar, pouring costly oil in love. The demon-oppressed man bowed in surrender and was set free. Both worshipped beyond their limits and reached for a limitless God. One extravagant act. Heaven responds with extravagance. Will you pour it all out?

This wasn’t the episode we planned. We thought this would just only be part 2 of Baguio mission trip recap. Instead, God began to minister.

If you’ve been struggling to feel close to God, if you’ve wondered whether He can still use you, this is for you. The closer you draw to Him, the louder His heartbeat for souls becomes. He hasn’t forgotten you. He still has a purpose for your life.

When was the last time your worship cost you something? True worship isn’t casual, it’s costly. It’s not about what’s convenient. It’s about what He’s worth. Not for our gain, but for His glory. Love moves us beyond the expected. And when we give Him our all, we step into destiny. Let your worship be wild. Costly. Real. Because He is your exceedingly great reward 🌟

You can be busy doing the right things… and still miss the one thing that matters most. Not all busyness = fruitfulness. You can be productive, yet disconnected. We weren’t called to strive, but to abide (John 15:5). Remain in Him, trust the pruning, and fruit will follow: peace, joy, and lasting impact.