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Finding peace in Jesus Christ is one thing. Maintaining that peace is another. We can go to bed completely relaxed and wake up in turmoil thinking about the day ahead. Where did the peace escape to? The peace weâre seeking is a peace that endures circumstances, fears and emotional distress. Itâs also something consistent, not a peace that comes and goes. Itâs the peace of God that transcends all understanding. Let's spend time in that truth in today's audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
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Imagine being one of the disciples, gathered around Jesus as he spoke those amazing words in an isolated place with just them in his presence. They didnât know what was ahead, but Jesus did. He knew that they would face persecution when he left, even to the point of death. Hardship, conflict and war for their faith would escalate, taking their lives in the end.
Not until he sent the Holy Spirit to his disciples in Acts 2 could they truly experience a peace deep within their souls. We experience it today! In today's audio devotional, let's consider this unexplainable peace Jesus offers. You might need it right now.
KEY PASSAGE:
John 14:16-17
If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you foreverâ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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When we think of soul peace, itâs not always the big things that attack us. The little things mount up and bother us, resulting in discord anxiety. Alone, they donât have much effect, but one after another they chip away at our peace. Today, we'll see how we can overcome the enemies of peace and restore God's supernatural peace in our hearts and lives.
KEY VERSE:
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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What makes you happy? Maybe itâs watching your kids succeed, performing well at work, spending time with friends, going out to dinner. Or like me, watching your team notch a win. But is that really joy? Let's explore how surrendering to Christ leads to lasting joy.
KEY PASSAGE:
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (NIV)
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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Today, you'll hear the story of a courageous Christian who is able to surrender to God in the midst of incredible pain. What he has learned will help us in our journey to surrender now-- and when we're in pain. Take a deep breath and ask God to speak to you.
KEY PASSAGE:
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (NIV)
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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Living a life of surrender to Christ isnât easy. Itâs agonizing at times. Praise be to God that we surrender to a loving Savior and Heavenly Father. That's what we'll center on today as we start a new devotional theme this week.
KEY PASSAGE;
Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to his disciples, âWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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We canât throw everything out of our lives to accommodate rest. Indeed, there are some things we might have to toss or put on hold. Maybe a couple commitments that we need to pause for now.
Letâs take a look at one of the busiest men of the New Testamentâthe Apostle Paul. After he came to Christ, he vanished for years to prepare for ministry. Most of us dive headlong into new things when opportunity arises. Especially when asked to serve God. But not Paul. What can we learn from him? Let's explore that today in our audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Acts 2:46-47
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
RESOURCES:
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The practice of rest is hard, but silently experiencing Godâs presence is even harder. In our flurry of activities, input, noise and our interruptive devices, weâre up against an army of enemies. Rest and communion with God donât come naturally.
If Satan can keep us busy, he keeps us from God. We have to be intentional to win this war. Let's dig into that today in our audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
I Kings 19:9-13
And the word of the Lord came to him: âWhat are you doing here, Elijah?â
He replied, âI have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.â
The Lord said, âGo out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.â
Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
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Isnât it time to stop running on empty? No matter how hard it is to set aside time to rest, you must do it. Shut down your body, mind and emotions. Put them in neutral. Take a break.We'll do it together this week.
KEY PASSAGE:
Matthew 14:18-23
âBring them here to me,â he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
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It's our last session of "Inside How to Meet with God." Celebrating the release of my new book, I've been reading from it for the past nine days. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live. Today, our focus is on the role of the Holy Spirit in our time with God. The Spirit plays a critical role. Understanding that will make your time with God more personal and rich.
Questions? Email me at [email protected].
You can pick up my new book, How to Meet with God on Amazon.
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Going inside "How to Meet with God," Chapter 8. In today's time together, we'll get very specific. I've got some suggestions on how you can structure your time with God, yet leave room for flexibility.
Need to reach me? Email me at [email protected]
You can pick up my new book, How to Meet with God, on Amazon.
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Thereâs a good chance youâll face someone or something that will interrupt your joy today. How you handle it will determine how you feel on the other side of that interruption. It will be a test of the depth of your walk with God.
The key is to be prepared before the surprise hits. That's our focus on today's audio devotional.
Key Passage:
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law [or instruction] of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers."(Psalm 1:1-3)
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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Let's talk basics, but in a unique way. In this episode, I focus on the Bible and prayer, from Chapter 7 in my new book, "How to Meet with God," This Bonus Episode is the audio track from today's Facebook Live on my personal Facebook page. You can leave your comments there, or email me.
Need to reach me? Email me at [email protected].
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In my new book, "How to Meet with God," Chapter 6 is one of the most practical chapters. It gives legs to what I've shared in the first five chapters. So, join me as I share, "A Special Place and a Special Time." This Bonus Episode is the audio track from today's Facebook Live on my personal Facebook page.
Need to reach me? Email me at [email protected].
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Our lives are filled with stuff. So much stuff that storage units seem like the fastest growing business around. Three-car garages are popular, not because we have three cars, but because we need one slot to store all our stuff.
In Psalm 4, the Psalmist is speaking about stuff. Material wealth. He looks around him at all his neighborsâ overflowing blessings. And his response? Contentment. Joy. In fact, more joy than his neighbors are experiencing with their fabulous blessings.
Let's see how we can adopt that attitude in today's audio devotional.
Key Passage:
âBe angry, and do not sin;
ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.
Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.There are many who say, âWho will show us some good?
Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!â
You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and wine abound.In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safetyâ(Psalm 4:4-7 ESV).
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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Pulling back the curtain. That's what I'll do in this bonus episode, as we go inside my new book, How to Meet with God. It's the audio track from my Facebook Live from minutes ago, and you can watch the video on my personal Facebook page.
By the way, if you get the book by Wednesday, you also get the 4 Earlybird Bonuses, including the Audiobook. In addition to that bonus, the Meeting with God Journal Page, a special short audio, 7 Quiet Time Killers and How to Overcome Them, and a book preview from a future book of mine, Better Than Gold: God's Blueprint for Wisdom.
Tell me you purchased the book and I will send you the Earlybird bonuses. [email protected]. You have until Wednesday--TOMORROW--May 7.
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Jesus shows us how. That's the focus in this bonus episode, as we go inside my new book, How to Meet with God. I recorded this today just past sunrise on the Atlantic. Today, I cover chapter four, noting why it was appropriate to record this in the early morning. It's the audio track from my Facebook Live, and you can watch the video on my personal Facebook page.
By the way, if you get the book by Wednesday, you also get the 4 Earlybird Bonuses, including the Audiobook. In addition to that bonus, the Meeting with God Journal Page, a special short audio, 7 Quiet Time Killers and How to Overcome Them, and a book preview from a future book of mine, Better Than Gold: God's Blueprint for Wisdom.
Tell me you purchased the book and I will send you the Earlybird bonuses. [email protected]. You have until Wednesday, May 7.
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Why do we try "joy substitutes" when we have full joy? Good question.
We let joy âsubstitutesâ crowd out our Savior. Thatâs why we go from one to another. They donât satisfy for long. Jesus said, âthat my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.â When I hear him saying that to me, I picture joy as a seed waiting to grow. Jesusâ joy is inside me, but it only grows when nourished.
Let's explore that today.
Key Passage: âAs the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be fullâ (John 15:9-11).
RESOURCES:
Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org.
Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.
Connect with Jon at [email protected]
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God loves you and longs to meet with you. Join me as we go inside my new book, How to Meet with God. Today, I cover chapter three and ask some probing questions. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live a few minutes ago. Watch future ones as we work our way through the pages.
Hear about how to receive 4 Earlybird Bonuses, including the Audiobook. In addition to that bonus, the Meeting with God Journal Page, a special short audio, 7 Quiet Time Killers and How to Overcome Them, and a book preview from a future book of mine, Better Than Gold: God's Blueprint for Wisdom.
You can reach out to me with questions or comments at [email protected].
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Join me as we go inside my new book, How to Meet with God, on Release Day-Plus One. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live just minutes ago. Today, I cover the benefits of spending time with God.
Hear about how to receive 4 Earlybird Bonuses, including the Audiobook. In addition to that bonus, the Meeting with God Journal Page, a special short audio, 7 Quiet Time Killers and How to Overcome Them, and a book preview from a future book of mine, Better Than Gold: God's Blueprint for Wisdom.
You can reach out to me with questions or comments at [email protected].
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