Steps to Trusting

Listen to Tori’s tips on her own journey of trusting God as we jump into a continuation of last week’s conversation with Tori Hein. Plus hear the encouragement that it is not about what we do for identity but about relationship God and His character. We can rest in his presence!

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Journaling Questions:

· Do you find that your relationship with God affects all other relationships?

· Do you find yourself striving or resting in God?

· What do you do to refocus yourself when you go astray?

· What area of your life do you find yourself wandering or in need of greater trust?

· What verse reminds you of God’s trustworthiness?

· What characteristic of God do you cling to encourage you along in your faith?

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Do you struggle to trust God with the big or little things? Do you want to trust God more but find yourself unsure how to grow your trust? This is part of my story and my journey. My monthly newsletter, Exploring Trust, is designed to explore deeper trust and help reveal the places in our lives we are trusting something other than God. Click here to sign up for the newsletter and receive “What’s my next step?” a free, 5 day journaling and Bible study tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.

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Verses mentioned in the episode:

· Psalm 27:13

· Matthew 6:9-13

· 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18

· John 6:68-69

· Galations 6:21

Ephesians 2:10

Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.

If you have ever measured your good days and bad days by your accomplishments or lack thereof, come and listen to the lesson I needed to learn about trusting God with my time.

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Quotes “Jesus, did a work so that we don’t have to live by our work”- Becky Keife Episode 34

Journaling Questions:

· Do you have achievements or successes you are clinging to for value?

· Are your actions motivated by what others think? Are you acting to be seen?

· What would it take in your life to help you see your weakness and your need for God?

· What can you learn from your weakness or from your lack?

· Are you looking for steps of accomplishment or steps of trust in your life?

· Where can you see God working in your life?

Looking to explore your next step of trust? I have gathered some verses and some questions into a journaling resource to help us process what’s next- how do we act in trust?

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Verses mentioned in the episode:

· Matthew 6:4, 6, 18

· 1 Corinthians 1:26 ff

· James 1:17

· Psalm 116

· Ephesians 2 :8-10

Episodes mentioned

Episode 15- God’s compassion

Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.

Whose Kingdom am I building?

Join Jenn Schultz and I, as we explore the hard question, “Whose kingdom am I building?”

We have felt the temptation along the way to make our actions and lives about us and not about God. Have you? Come and hear about the grace that is ours as we turn back to him over and over.

Verses mentioned in the episode:

· 1 Corinthians 3

· 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

· Ephesians 2:8-10

· Psalm 16

· Phillipians 3:7-

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“God sent Jesus so I could rest in Him from my works” – Jen Schultz

Journaling Questions:

· Do you feel like you have to live up to a certain standard?

· Jen discussed 3 places where she felt the temptation to build for her own kingdom...

1-Building a life I think people will be impressed by

2- Building the life I thought God wanted for me

3- Building the life I thought I wanted

Have you felt the pull to build for yourself in these places?

· Where else have you felt this temptation?

· What is your next step to trusting God more fully in this area?

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Looking for the podcast where I discussed the tension between God doing all the work for us and our participation. This is found in Season 1 Episode 10 – Stepping with the Spirit. Listen where you listen to podcasts or click here.

Quotes:

Mr. Rodgers - “I believe that appreciation is a holy thing, that when we look for what’s best in the person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does; so in appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something truly sacred.”

—Commencement Address at Middlebury College May, 2001

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Journaling Questions:

· Do you questions is God good?

· Are you tempted to think it was something good in you that allows you to have relationship with God? Look at Romans 9.

· Do you think that you deserve God’s compassion?

· Does this freedom from actions tempt you to disregard following God?

· Matthew 20- does it seem unfair that those who don’t work as long get the same reward? Are you wanting God to be fair? What does fair look like according to Romans 6:23?

· How does this truth “God will have mercy on some” relate to our call to obedience?

· What are some examples of God’s compassion and mercy in your life?

· Do you see the law as a Father telling us what is good for us and how to seek him in relationship? Look at Nehemiah 9:11-15

· What would God treating you according to your sin look like? What scripture supports this?

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I want to hear from you!
You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.

Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting

Verses mentioned in the episode:

· Romans 9:8-21

· Romans 10:13

· Matthew 20:1-16

· Nehemiah 9

Racham – Hebrew word translated compassion in Nehemiah 9:19. In 9:28 and 9:31 the same word translated according to thy mercies in KJV. See details here.

Related episodes

· We talked about Nehemiah 9 and God’s faithfulness on episode 3, Our doubts- God’s Faithfulness.

· If you want to explore the tension between the need for our participation and God preparing the steps for us, check out episode 9- Performance and the heart and 10- Stepping with the Spirit.

Ephesians 2:10

Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.

In this episode of 'Steps to Trusting,' host Erin Michele is joined by speaker and podcaster Teresa Whiting to discuss the fundamental human desire to be seen, known, and understood. They delve into the unhealthy and healthy ways of meeting this need, highlighting the biblical perspective of turning towards God for validation. Teresa shares her personal struggle with feeling insignificant and how reading Isaiah 40 provided comfort and shifted her focus to God's greatness. The conversation covers topics such as social media's impact, people-pleasing, and the importance of reflecting God's image rather than our own. Practical steps to focus on God and integrate His presence into daily life are discussed, emphasizing the benefits of spending time in scripture and practicing Sabbath. The episode concludes with a reminder of God's abiding love and presence, encouraging listeners to find their identity and worth in Him.
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Website: https://teresawhiting.com/
Bible Study: DisGraced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken
Podcast: Find Hope Here
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:33 The Desire to Be Seen and Known
00:52 Personal Stories and Struggles
02:58 Biblical Perspective on Being Seen and Known
04:53 Cultural Impacts and Social Media
09:50 Finding Comfort in God
27:57 Practical Steps to Shift Focus
30:34 Conclusion and Prayer
34:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell