Steps to Trusting - Being present with Anna Kiker

Being present with Anna Kiker

02/02/22 • 37 min

Do you find the struggles of life pushing you to want to step ahead of the circumstances where God has you? Are you struggling through being present in those challenges or struggling to find joy? Listen in to hear how God used resting in his presence and wrestling through these challenges with God instead of alone to transform Anna’s depression and angst into joy.

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Journaling Questions:

· What is going on in your life that may be distracting you from the truth of God’s presence?

· Would you be willing to ask God to help you be aware of his presence?

· Are you willing to share your heart with God?

· Do you think he can handle the honesty of how you feel?

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

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Verses mentioned in the episode:

· John – abide

· Exodus 16:21

· Psalm 42

· Psalm 44

· John 15

· Lamentations 3:22-23

· Matthew 11:28-30

· 1 Peter 5:7

· Psalm 23

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.

Click here for a full transcript of the show.

Journaling Questions:

· What is going on in your life that may be distracting you from the truth of God’s presence?

· Would you be willing to ask God to help you be aware of his presence?

· Are you willing to share your heart with God?

· Do you think he can handle the honesty of how you feel?

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

Want more journaling questions? Sign up here to receive your free, 5-day journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.

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:

· John – abide

· Exodus 16:21

· Psalm 42

· Psalm 44

· John 15

· Lamentations 3:22-23

· Matthew 11:28-30

· 1 Peter 5:7

· Psalm 23

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.

Previous Episode

Am I seeking God's presence?

“We trust God for the strength to do [the actions he calls us to]. And for the inspiration to be able to know what the right thing is to do at the right time.”- Michele Morin

Join me in looking into Psalm 81 and considering how to stay on the right path as we are tempted by the satisfaction of the world.

Click here for a full transcript of the show.

Journaling Questions:

· How do we find what God is calling us to?

· Do you find yourself seeking the answer or the outcome rather than seeking God?

· When we find ourselves seeking something other than God what is the next step of trust?

· Do you have a friend you can discuss these types of topics with? Are you willing to be able to discuss your questions or your weaknesses?

· What Characteristics of God do you see in Psalm 81?

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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:

· Psalm 81

· Matthew 7:9 ff

· Ephesians 2:10

Next Episode

When I am weak

Join me as I contemplate how God’s presence helps us lay aside our desire to do enough to earn status and value. We can trade this attempt at self-sufficiency for God’s sufficient grace that meets our weakness. We don’t have to hide our weakness, God’s grace is enough! We can trust God to turn our hearts to Him and use us our despite our weaknesses. We can trust Him that spending time in God’s presence will overflow into our lives.

Click here for a full transcript of the show.

Journaling Questions:

· Do you try to make sacrifices in your own strength? Do you try to achieve or be sufficient in your own strength?

· Are God’s invitations to rest and rely on Him enough to turn your heart to him?

· What are the areas where you have sought your own way or agenda?

· Do you try to hide your weaknesses or make up for them with achievements?

· Would you be willing to pray for yourself or a loved one that God would do what it takes to turn your heart to Him and/or that His words would be enough?

· What is your plan for sitting in God’s presence and letting him fill you?

Looking for a tool to help you engage more in God’s word? Sign up here to receive free Bible study and journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.

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:

· Psalm 23

· 2 Corinthians 12:9

· John 15:1-5

· Psalm 81:13-14

· Psalm 81:10-11

· Matthew 11:28-30

· Joshua 22:5

· James 1:1

· 1 Peter 2:24