Have you ever found yourself rushing ahead, trying to make something happen in your own strength? Through two simple, yet powerful moments while driving, God showed me:

• Why rushing ahead can cause unnecessary harm
• How waiting protects us and positions us for His promises
• Why trusting God's pace is just as important as trusting His promises

If you're in a season where you're tired of waiting or tempted to move before He says “go” this conversation is for you.“ Key Verse: Psalm 46:10 AMP “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”

Takeaways from this episode:

• Be more concerned with God’s voice than people’s opinions.
• Trust that God’s timing is always protective and perfect—even when you can't see what's ahead.
• Praise Him while you wait, and allow the waiting to prepare your heart for what’s next.

Reminder: If God hasn't told you to move don't move. If He tells you to go—move quickly in obedience.

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Have you ever known exactly what God told you to do but doing it feels heavy, inconvenient, or even just plain hard?

In this honest and personal episode, I share how God gently called me back to the podcast after a season of resistance, wrestling, and a desire for simplicity. What started as a break became a heart check and a reminder that obedience still matters, even when it requires a restart.

If you’ve been sitting on something God told you to do (like writing the book, starting the business, or stepping into a new role) this episode is for you. You’re not behind. You’re not disqualified. You’re just being invited to say yes again.

• Resistance often shows up when you're on the edge of alignment.
• Words have power start speaking life over the assignments God gave you.
• You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to say yes again.
• Allow God to help you along the journey.
• Restarting isn’t failure it’s faith in action and it shows your obedience to God.

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This week, I’m sharing how praise can shift our perspective and how we can truly lay our burdens at Jesus’ feet. Just like Joseph praised his way out of the pit, we have to lift our hands, magnify our God, and trust Him to sustain us.

Maybe this week has felt heavy for you. Maybe you’ve found yourself frustrated, overwhelmed, or feeling like you’re just going through the motions. I get it. But here’s what I’ve learned—when we press into praise & worship and truly magnify God instead of our problems, everything begins to shift.

Reflection Questions:

1. What burdens have you been carrying that God is inviting you to release?
2. What reminders has God sent you lately to show that He is with you?

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Takeaways:

• Surrendering your cares and anxieties to God allows you to live with peace in the midst of what is happening.
• Just like a garbage man picks up trash, you must give your burdens, cares, anxieties, insecurities to God. He desires to take those things away from you because you were not created to carry them.
• Meditating on God's word helps you distance yourself from worries and brings freedom.
• Consistently cast your burdens onto God and trust Him completely. Consistency is key to your breakthrough.

Reflection: Take a moment to write out all your cares and worries in a letter to God. Then, as a symbol of letting go, ball it up and throw it in the trash can. Find a scripture that speaks to the area you’re surrendering and meditate on it throughout the week.

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Takeaways:

• Surrendering your day to God allows you to align your plans with His will.
• Taking time each day to connect with God helps guide your actions and decisions.
• Reflecting on God's faithfulness daily can strengthen your relationship with Him.
• Surrendering your will can lead to greater joy and peace in your life.
• Modeling self-control in challenging situations can positively impact your students' behavior.

Reflection: This week I encourage you to surrender to God daily and as you go through out this week reflect on how it feels to surrender. Challenges may arise, remember that God's faithfulness will always remain steadfast and that He can help you through anything if you allow Him to.

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Takeaways from this episode:

• Surrendering our plans to God allows Him to guide our footsteps and transform us.
• Trusting God means letting go of our expectations and fears to embrace His guidance.
• Surrendering doesn’t mean failure; it’s an invitation for God to lead you.
• By surrendering, we align our hearts with God’s perfect will for our classrooms.
• Each day, ask God for direction in handling classroom challenges and situations.

Reflection: Now I want you to take a moment to reflect and ask God What do I need to surrender to you? " It might be a challenging student, a situation with a colleague, or even your own sense of control in the classroom.” Whatever it is give it over to God and allow Him to guide your footsteps in how to navigate through this.

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• Pray for your students during the break, as it can significantly help them.
• Take time for self-reflection and pray for personal growth during the holiday season.
• God can provide insight into specific areas to pray for about your students.
• Participate in the upcoming event 'Ready, Set, Revive' to prepare for the new semester.
• Remember that Jesus is the ultimate reason for the Christmas season and our lives.
• Accepting Jesus as your Savior can transform your life and help navigate challenges.

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Teachers, as you approach the end of the semester, remember to rely on God’s strength, not just your own. He is always there to empower you to finish the first part of the school year strong.

Scriptures:

• Isaiah 40:29 AMP: He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power.
• Psalm 54:4 NIV: Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.
• Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP: Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way.]

Action Step: Take a few minutes each day to pray for strength and renewal before you start your day. Acknowledge that God is with you, empowering you to complete the tasks ahead.

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In this episode, we discuss the phrase "Consider your ways." Recently, I heard these three words again during a service, and I felt God prompting me to consider my ways, especially in my role as a teacher.

Below are some questions to help you reflect:

• Consider Your Ways as a Teacher: How are you handling your students? Are you interacting with them in a way that reflects God’s love and patience?
• Consider Your Ways with Families: How are you engaging with your students' families? Are you building partnerships based on grace and understanding?
• Consider Your Ways in Challenges: How do you approach difficult situations? Are you responding with wisdom, compassion, and love? Are you making the situations better or worse?

I’ll be honest—there are areas where I’ve had to adjust my own ways. In some cases, I found myself asking God to change others, only to hear Him say, "You can't change them, but you can pray for them. Allow me to work on you and help you see things from my perspective." This reminder has helped me approach challenging situations with more patience and understanding.

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Teaching comes with daily challenges, but staying anchored in God’s Word can provide the strength and patience needed.

Main Points:

1. Stay Anchored: God’s Word will strengthen and guide you through teaching challenges.

2. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus: Focus on Him for hope and endurance.

3. Ask for Help: It’s okay to seek support from God and those He’s placed in your life.

Key Scriptures: James 1:12/ Hebrews 12:1-2/ 1 Peter 5:8-9

Reflection Question: How can you stay anchored in God’s Word this week to guide you in the classroom?

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