What does it mean to truly delight in God, beyond duty or obligation? In this final episode of the Safe in the Father's Heart series, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore the profound difference between serving God and delighting in Him—and how recognizing His delight in us transforms everything.

Delighting in God, they explain, isn't about manufacturing happy feelings. "Delighting isn't something you've got to muster up." It's recognizing God's joy in you first, then responding. The hosts share practical ways to cultivate awareness of God's presence—from personalizing scripture promises to finding songs that speak His truth, from inviting Him into mundane tasks to simply making space to enjoy His company like you would a friend.

The episode culminates with the powerful truth that our woundedness, when healed, becomes our greatest ministry tool. As "wounded healers," we can represent the Father's heart to others from a place of authenticity rather than obligation.

Have you recognized God's delight in you today? How might that awareness change everything?

Have you ever wondered how to transform your prayer life from routine requests into powerful conversations with God? This devotional episode from Sylvia Gunter's "Prayer Portions" unveils the transformative practice of pleading God's promises—a spiritual discipline that strengthens faith and deepens our relationship with our covenant-keeping Father.

We explore the foundational truth that God never breaks His word. Unlike even the most well-intentioned human promises, divine promises remain unshakable. What makes this practice so powerful is how it aligns our hearts with God's intentions while acknowledging His unlimited capacity. As Ephesians 3:20 reminds us, God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."

Have you ever felt like God was distant or hidden from view? We've all experienced those dark nights of the soul when faith feels fragile and God's presence seems like a distant memory. In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly share how a simple yet profound truth—"the moon is round"—became our lifeline during seasons of devastating loss.

What makes this truth so powerful is that it creates space for honest wrestling with God. It doesn't demand perfect faith or understanding. Like Job, David, and even Jesus in Gethsemane, we can bring our raw questions and doubts to God while still remaining in relationship with Him. The paradox of faith is that we believe in God's power to intervene—He could have healed our fathers—and yet He often doesn't act in the ways we desperately want.

If you're walking through your own season of grief, questioning, or darkness, know that you're not alone. Your questions are valid. Your pain matters. And even when you can't see the full picture, the moon is still round. God is still faithful. He is still holding you, even when it doesn't feel like it.

What does it mean to be guided by the Spirit of the Lord? Drawing from the rich imagery of Isaiah 11, this devotional unpacks the sevenfold Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, knowledge, fear of the Lord, and delight in that fear—and how these aspects manifest in our daily walk with God.

Are you struggling to discern God's direction in your life? Take a moment today to quiet yourself, seek His face, and listen for that gentle whisper guiding you forward. Remember, you never walk alone—your personal Guide walks beside you every step of the way.

Trust becomes our most powerful weapon in a world constantly whispering doubts about God's goodness. Sylvia Gunter's raw testimony of caring for her absent father during his final days reveals the complicated intersection of duty, disappointment, and divine purpose.

"It doesn't feel like love, but I choose to trust." These words capture the essence of faith when circumstances feel anything but good. Since the Garden of Eden, the enemy's oldest tactic has been questioning God's trustworthiness—a lie that echoes through our pain, waiting, and suffering. But what happens when we deliberately choose trust as our response?

This episode concludes with the powerful Shield of Trust Prayer, offering declarations that build a fortress of faith when circumstances feel overwhelming. If you're navigating disappointment, betrayal, or unanswered prayers, this conversation offers both compassionate understanding and practical wisdom for choosing trust as your weapon against doubt.

What does it mean for your spirit to be truly alive? Drawing from the powerful truth in Romans 8:10-11, this devotional explores the transformative reality that if Christ dwells within you, your spirit lives because of His righteousness. We delve into how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now resides in believers, bringing life and awakening to every part of our being. The heart of this message centers on spiritual awakening and strength.

Have you ever found yourself triggered by something minor—a computer crash, an unanswered text—only to spiral into feelings of complete abandonment? Those disproportionate reactions often signal deeper wounds at work.

In this episode, Elizabeth Gunter Powell and Kimberly Roddy discuss the abandonment wounds that we all carry to some degree. They delve into how these wounds shape our relationship with God, either pushing us away or drawing us closer. Whether you're struggling with obvious abandonment or subtle feelings of being unseen, this episode offers a pathway to recognize your belovedness in the Father's unwavering embrace.

What happens when you understand your identity as a child of the "Father of Spirits"? Everything changes.

Dive deep into a transformative exploration of how God relates to the innermost part of your being. Drawing from powerful scriptures in Hebrews, Numbers, and Revelation, this devotional guides you through understanding the profound connection between your spirit and your Creator. Your spirit—where God's presence dwells—is where the deepest prayers form and the most authentic worship rises.

Listen, reflect, and allow the Father of your spirit to speak directly to your heart. Then share this message with someone who needs to hear about their true spiritual identity today.

What happens when you stop trying to earn God's love and simply receive it as His beloved child? In this stirring episode, Sylvia Gunter shares her profound journey from religious duty to intimate relationship with God as Father.

"With the statement 'I am a beloved daughter of my loving Father,' everything in my heart settled," Sylvia reveals. "My identity crisis was over." This powerful revelation transformed every aspect of her life—her self-worth, sense of belonging, security, and motivation for obedience. But this newfound understanding faced its greatest test when Sylvia's long-absent father suddenly reentered her life after 26 years.

Throughout the conversation, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore how Jesus continually revealed God as Father, seeking to restore the intimate relationship that existed in Eden. Whether your relationship with your earthly father has been wonderful, wounded, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to experience the transformative power of being fully loved by your heavenly Father. As you listen, allow His love to settle the deepest questions of your heart: Who am I? Where do I belong? Am I truly loved?

Grace doesn't come naturally when we're dealing with difficult people. Those irritating individuals in our lives—the ones we sometimes call "grace growers"—test our patience and challenge our spiritual maturity in profound ways.

This devotional explores a transformative biblical truth: our ability to love the irritating people around us directly reflects our love for God. Drawing from 1 John, we're confronted with the challenging reality that "anyone who does not love a brother or sister whom they have seen cannot possibly love God whom they have never seen." This teaching invites us to examine how we respond when offended, annoyed, or injured by others. Ready to transform your difficult relationships? Listen now and discover biblical wisdom.