Steps to Trusting - Trusting God with our Circumstances

Trusting God with our Circumstances

10/07/20 • 10 min

Notes and Quotes:

“Elijah expected, a different response to his obedience. Elijah expected his actions to change things going around him, but Elijah did not have control.”

“But God, in this passage invites us to look to him, not at the overwhelming circumstances, not to look at our sins or the sins of others, but to look at who He is. And to remember that God has a plan and a purpose for us. And He is in control.”
Journaling questions:

What is the lie that you're believing about your circumstances?
What is the truth that you need to preach over your situation to remind yourself that God is in control, even when you are not?
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Verses discussed in this episode:

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

Notes and Quotes:

“Elijah expected, a different response to his obedience. Elijah expected his actions to change things going around him, but Elijah did not have control.”

Click here for a full transcript of the show.
Verses discussed in this episode:

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

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

Letting Go of Control - w/ Kristen VanRaden

Notes and Quotes:
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Conversation with Kristen VanRaden. Connect with Kristen @kristenreadsandwrites.

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On this episode, Kristen shared how God used a situation that was outside of her control to help her learn to trust.

“So pushing down all of these emotions, it might've worked in the short term to get me through the day. Pushing them down, didn't push them away. They just started to sort of building up these fears,”

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Books mentioned in today's show:

Severe Mercy by Sheldon VanAucken. I love this book. The message and title really encourage me to consider how hard things in life could be a mercy.
God on the Dock is a collections of writings by C.S. Lewis. Talking about first and second this is included in this collection.

Verses mentioned in today's show"

Kristen’s advice for those struggling with postpartum depression and feeling a lack of control.

“Be patient, get help and your identity is not found in the things that you do, but your identity is found in Christ.”

If you want to read more about the identity struggle I found in motherhood, check out this story on my blog. – Who am I?

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

Ephesians 2:10

Next Episode

Walking in Willingness - with Sandi Sadako

Notes and Quotes:

“God cares so deeply and intimately for us. All I have to do is remember what he thinks about me and who he's created me to be...I feel like I'm on this lifelong journey of discovering what all he's put inside of me.”

Journaling questions:

• What is a recent situation where you were willing to step out in obedience and faith?
• How did you feel God’s strength helping you in taking the step of faith?
• What did it teach you about God?
• Are you currently feeling a tug on your heart to step out of your comfort zone to step out in faith to serve?
• What is God calling you to step into?
• Are you willing?
• What is holding you back from stepping out in faith?
• What could you miss if you choose not to step out?
• Sandi defined getting kicked out of one situation and into a larger “pot” as deeper surrender. What is God prompting you to surrender?

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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

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Verses from Episode 6:

Connect with SandiSadako
Blog: Sandisadako.com