Ep. 49: Your Existence is Not an Accident

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is speaking to the person who either who wants to die and/or to the person who questions the value of their life. Oftentimes, it’s easy to ask God the questions of: “Why did You make me this way?” “What worth in life do I have if I’m constantly targeted, unloved, and lost?” “Why did my parents ever want me to live in this messed up world?” When we suffer, it’s easy to believe the lie that we want to die or have no real purpose. Yet, God views us in a way that brings beauty and hope to the everyday lives we live. To understand this, we must understand who God is. In this episode, Brenna covers: · Four Biblical/historical figures who learned how valuable their lives were despite hardships · The three C’s of who God is as our Creator, Caretaker, and Comforter · What the Bible says about our births and existence as God’s creations Brenna hopes that today’s episode reassures listeners that they are precious to the Lord and help them know that their existence is not an accident on God’s part. Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:19 1 Kings 17:1-10 1 Kings 19:1-9 Jeremiah 20:14-18 Isaiah 45:9-10 Job 1:1-12 Job 3:1-26 Job 42:1-6 Job 42:7-17 Judges 11:1-11 Judges 11:29-33 Isaiah 43:7 Isaiah 42:5 Psalm 139:1-24 Ephesians 2:10 Isaiah 46:3-4 Psalm 8:4 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Isaiah 51:12 Lamentations 3:1-58 Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Out of all the men mentioned, which one can I relate to the most and why? 2. In what ways has God proven Himself trustworthy as my comforter, caretaker, and Creator? 3. What factors have contributed to my displeasures in life: Losing what I’ve owned, losing loved ones, being targeted by my enemies, fear, etc? 4. IF any, in what ways have I felt tested, tried, and wanted to die? 5. What have I learned from this episode? 6. How can knowing that God loves me change the way I view my own self-worth? 7. Moving forward, how can I live in a way that is both respectful to my own existence and honorable to God’s existence? -Listen to my last podcast episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1p9nlA6yrVuUs3zdSMeFPU?si=fa224ee2483341b7 -Send me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/brenna-covelens/message -Where to stream my podcast: · Spotify · Anchor · Apple Podcasts · Breaker · Castbox · Google Podcasts · Overcast · Pocket Casts · Radio Public · Stitcher -Read my most recently published article here: Does God Really Know Me? Let’s Talk Fear of Losing Salvation, Spiritual Drift, and Living In Sin — Be In Not Of