In episode 8, our hosts, Krysta and Traci tackle another listener question, “How to discern/be patient with God’s timing?” The sisters share scriptures that encourage us to be thankful as we wait with hopeful expectation for God to answer our prayers. Each share examples from their own lives and discuss the growth and maturing that happens as we journey through patient endurance. Listeners are reminded to pray God’s Word when they aren’t sure how or what to pray in challenging seasons.
Key Topics Include:
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Staying active in faith while we wait on the Lord.
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His grace is sufficient in our weakest moments.
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We can find encouragement from God through His Word.
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It is okay to pour out our hearts to him and to mourn during the waiting period.
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We should ask the Lord for good things. He loves to bless his children.
Verses Mentioned:
· Colossians 1:9-11 “…We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.” (NIV)
· Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” (NIV)
· Psalm 62: 5 “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” (ESV)
· 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (ESV)
· Matthew 7:9 – 11 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him?” (NIV)
· Suggestions for prayer time included Isaiah 35 and 40; Psalm 27 and 42
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