God is in the Details of Our Stories | The Well Podcast S2E11

In this episode of The Well podcast, Pastor Phil and host Les Norman are joined by Olivia Poettgen, the content writer at Abundant Life. They talk about the story of Ruth and how God is in the details of our story and redeems our grief and suffering. In the Book of Ruth, a miracle was in the making. But sometimes miracles happen so slowly and subtly that you can’t see them. The miracle in this book was redemption. God was in the details of Naomi and Ruth’s lives, redeeming their stories in ways they could not see or understand. No one is exempt from pain and suffering. When life doesn’t go like you thought it would, you can be tempted to become embittered. Naomi changed her name to Mara, meaning “bitter.” She was so grief-stricken she could not see past her bitterness and heartache. But Ruth’s story reminds us that what we can see isn’t everything. God is weaving a greater story behind the scenes and He is orchestrating every detail. Faith isn’t just sitting around and waiting for God to do something. It requires action. Ruth trusted God to provide for her, but she used the resources He had given her to put that faith into action. Her story demonstrates how God is in the details of our lives, working behind the scenes to redeem and restore what is lost. Jesus is our only hope of redemption. In the midst of grief, sadness, and heartache, don’t forget to make worship the center of your celebration. The key to walking through grief and suffering is thanksgiving and praise. Worship is our weapon against bitterness. Sometimes, we need to remind ourselves of God's goodness and character because He is the only one who brings comfort, healing, and joy. Thanks for joining us this week! Listen to The Abundant Life Family Podcast ↴ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Podcast #TheWell #Christian #Ruth More information on our sermons: https://abundant-life.com/sermons/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/  Website: https://abundant-life.com/   Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels/   Abundant Life exists to see lives changed by Jesus by being living proof of a loving God to a watching world.