[00:01:05] Welcome to the podcast, talking about God’s sovereignty in chaotic 2020

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[00:02:36] Talking about fresh identity in Jesus. Our purpose is to be in the presence of God. Using your gifts will only be effective if you have a personal 1:1 relationship with God. Not finding our identity in what we do/serving, but in our relationship with Christ. Spending time in prayer and in the Word.

[00:4:20] Speaking about how serving isn’t our salvation, but a form of worship. Matthew 20:28

[00:5:01] First point: Keeping God first. Scheduling time with God and sitting in his presence. Matthew 6:6 (The secret place), James 4:8, Matthew 6:33

[00:7:44] Your revelation about church: not to host encounters with God, not to revive, not to encourage, but the church’s purpose is to fulfill the works of the ministry. The church is the overflow of our relationship with God.

[00:10:14] Check your heart. Why am I doing what I’m doing? Be a giver. Give encouragement. Colossians 2:23, Galatians 1:10

[00:13:04] When called to ministry: 1. Serve God. 2. Have clear boundaries (recommended Boundaries by Henry Cloud) 3. Bring God into serving at the church (pray while serving)

[00:15:52] Galatians 5:13

[00:16:27] Identity only comes from God. Fresh identity comes from sonship and daughtership in His Presence. His purpose for you will be clear, but identity must come from God, not our doings.

[00:17:38] Recap: Keep God first, check your heart, and bring God into your serving. Be ready!

[00:19:09] Final challenge: what if no-one says you’re doing a good job. Make sure your identity comes from God and not pleasing man.

[00:19:55] Steps to take if finding identity is a struggle: Pray, restore your mindset, repent, no shame, do not be discouraged.

[00:20:19] Closing prayer.

[00:01:42] Eric Gilmour speaks of his book, To His Bride. The books purpose is to help people see God as the pursuer, as a groom pursues his bride. Eric talked of how hard this is for men, in particular, to grasp.

[00:03:28] Eric talked of sonship and the power of realizing we are His sons. He started by referencing 1 John 3:1 and talked of the power of sonship and love. He explained that it’s by His perfect love and on the perfect Son of God. This sonship and God’s love sets us free from sin and performance.

[00:05:38] Eric talks about being a father and his deep love for his children, even in imperfections. Using this analogy to help us understand God’s love and sonship.

[00:7:12] “Lord, I wonder if the sound of my voice to you melts your heart the way her voice (his daughter) melts my heart?” The Father responded using Matthew 7:11, “how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts.” “Sonship is freedom.”

[00:8:35] Eric shared his salvation story at the Brownsville Revival and his conviction of the outward fruit (don’ts, dos, evangelism). He started struggling with performance and legalism, but God used this to push him into a real, genuine relationship with God.

[00:12:30] “When Jesus is in focus, holiness is effortless. If Jesus is out of focus, holiness is striving and straining.”

[00:13:00] Eric shared a story of an older man praying in the car, worshipping Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit filled the car. “One ounce of adoration is worth tons and tons of effort/ striving.” The spirit of sonship comes when we experience the Spirit.

[00:16:50] Being connected and aware of His presence is the goal. Letting go of what we think should happen, but to realize that Jesus is everything in our times with Him. Our worries and fears melt away in Jesus’ presence.

[00:21:21] Awareness, Attention, Adoration

[00:22:44] Finding Purpose: 2 Chronicles 29:11 Stand before Him.

[00:26:10] Eric shared how there was a season where his focus was theology and not on God, wasn’t fellowshipping with Christ, but studying the Bible without God. Sin started to rise up. He warned of not neglecting the Fountain of Life or a desert, dry season will come.

[00:30:32 ] Lovesick was the result of seasons of desiring God, hungering for God. He was overwhelmed by God’s love. A longing for God.

[00:35:27] Advice to struggling believers or new believers: lock yourself in a room from morning till night and seek God. Don’t do anything else, but open your heart to God. Combat restlessness with worship. Be in His presence. Awareness of the Lord will grow.

[00:40:35] “Snuggle, don’t struggle.” Enjoy him, it’s not about performance, receive Him. Prayer.

Check out Eric’s latest book ‘To His Bride’

To His Bride: A Call to Be Brides https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088VQ4FNG/...

Eric’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/ewgilmour

Eric’s Website - Sonship-International.com

In this episode of The Purpose Podcast, Logan shares helpful steps to discovering your purpose.

[00:01:39] Introduction to the show and Logan shares his personal story of finding his purpose.

[00:05:16] Sometimes, all people need is someone to believe in them.

[00:07:41] After moving to Oak Grove, Logan troubled himself in his walk with God. Because of pastors and leaders, Logan was able to get back on track.

[00:09:22] Your primary purpose is to have a one on one relationship with God

[00:12:50] Start with Prayer, focus on being a son and daughter before fulfilling The Great Commission.

[00:14:05] Start small, don’t be afraid to start with something simple.

Luke 16:10

[00:15:55] Launch out into your call, don’t walk in fear, walk in faith.

[00:17:10] Find a mentor and accountability partner

Now GO!!!!

To Connect with Logan email [email protected]

Text 'Hello' to 205-588-1395

This week on The Purpose Podcast, we have special guest Rachael Mann. Rachael has traveled the world ministering through song and recently released a new song titled ‘Control.’ In this episode, we discuss Rachael’s life as she grew up being called to ministry and her story behind the song control.

[00:01:30] Rachael originally lived in Birmingham and then was called to Nashville to be able to pursue her calling in ministry. Again, God called her to move to Atlanta (unplanned) throughout her move; God has continued to confirm His word.

[00:03:24] Beginning at the age of seven, Rachael began singing and continues to use her gift daily.

[00:05:59] As time went on, Rachael began to pursue other genres of music. God vividly said, “Do you want to do this for the world or me?’ Since then, she has walked entirely in her calling for Christian music.

[00:08:48] God can touch people in creative ways. Many times the simple act of love is all someone needs to come into the Kingdom.

[00:09:57] Living as a Christian has brought challenges, no one else in Rachael's family was saved, and because of the high call on her life often, she had to focus on God to recenter her song.

[00:15:50] The power of songwriting is taking life experiences and releasing them into an authentic song.

[00:19:23] The story behind the song ‘Control.’

[00:22:27] The timing of the song has been a complete miracle. This song has been in the making for many months. Interestingly enough, in a time of such great fear and worry, God allowed Rachael to release this song.

[00:27:57] God is breaking strongholds. Strongholds may be more profound than the current events around us. It could be fear to step out of your comfort zone or stepping into your destiny.

[00:34:36] Rachael’s advice to those who feel called to music ministry.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RACHAEL AND HER NEWEST SONG

Website /// http://www.rachaelmann.org/

The Song Control /// https://orcd.co/rmanncontrol

In this episode of The Purpose Podcast, we host our FIRST international guest. Pastor Lee Mcclelland from The Ark Church Belfast in Ireland. Pastor Lee is recovering from COVID-19. During his recovery, he began to share how God was moving in his life on social media. Within days his testimony went viral around the world and is continuing to impact millions of people.

[00:01:08] Pastor Lee shares about his heart for The Ark Church; his desire is to reach the broken and addicted in Belfast. Early on, Pastor Lee founded Teen Challenge in Ireland and has a huge heart for evangelism.

[00:03:25] Lee’s testimony has over 26 Million views and is growing. As a new church plant, this is empowering and humbling for his church.

[00:09:25] (Romans 8:28) God sees what you are doing when you serve Him.

[00:11:22] The specific events leading up to Lee’s hospitalization. He was sick for six days and under immense pressure. He struggled to breathe and had a high-grade fever.

[00:13:27] Pastor Lee shares his experience inside of the coronavirus ward. The isolation inside of the ward is challenging to cope with, and he was very limited in communication with others.

[00:17:50] In a moment of discouragement and loneliness, God sent a cleaner to comfort Lee in his hospital room.

[00:20:18] The cleaner was sent hours after a cry to God

[00:21:09] After the prayer of his family, church, and this special cleaner, everything came together, and things began to turn around. He felt a complete change in his body.

[00:22:11] As Pastor Lee began to recover, he had an intense craving for chips. Without telling anyone, the cleaner came back and delivered his favorite chips, a coke, and two oranges.

[00:25:50] Hebrews 13:2

[00:26:31] God wants to use your life, no matter if you’re in the workplace, in school, in college, no matter what God is always looking for people to use.

[00:31:49 ] Advice to those struggling with fear about the coronavirus.

Divining moments and quotes from this episode

[00:05:27] A simple act of God’s grace and mercy has been able to touch people around the globe

[00:24:00] At that very moment, I said Thank you, Lord, for hearing my cry..

[00:24:39] Pastor Lee shares he heard the Lord say, “I hear you, I love you, and I am with you.

[00:25:27] Sometimes, when God does something so simple, it has a profound effect.

Connect with Pastor Lee and The Ark Church

https://www.facebook.com/thearkchurchbelfast/

https://www.facebook.com/lee.mcclelland1

The Purpose Podcast with Logan LeGrande. During this time of quarantine, it is vital to focus on abiding in Christ and stewarding our opportunities.

Check out the video copy of our podcast on youtube by searching for 'Logan LeGrande.'

[00:01:25] What are you doing with the extra time of your life? Remember not to fall into the easy trap of laziness.

[00:02:35] What are the dreams and visions in your heart? Write them down and allow God to speak to you.

[00:04:04] Easter is going to be different this year, but this is an opportunity for more authentic worship.

[00:06:02] Being Still in the presence of The Lord Psalm 37:7 Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.

[00:07:56] The importance of community and mental health.

[00:08:21] Check out the Abide app for Christian meditation and a more relaxed sleep. (not a sponsor)

[00:10:10] Ask God, how do you want me to steward the time in front of me?

[00:11:20] Text 'hello' to (205) 588-1395 for weekly encouraging text.