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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 30 MIN

"Our Job Is Obedience; God's Job Is Everything Else" With Lysa TerKeurst

from The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast · host The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

In this special behind-the-scenes episode, you’re invited to pull up a chair at the Proverbs 31 Ministries staff meeting as Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful teaching on what to do when we feel tempted to take control of a situation or step in where it seems God isn't doing what we think He should do. If you’ve ever wrestled with trusting the Lord when the outcome is uncertain, this message will encourage you with the truth that He is good, faithful, and active in whatever you're facing right now. You’ll learn about:The difference between control (everything depends on me) and stewardship (I’ll be responsible, but I trust God with the outcome).How surrender leads to peace and positions you to recognize God's faithfulness in your everyday life.A real-life testimony of how one small act of obedience can change everything (you might want to grab a few tissues for this one!).Click here to download a transcript of this episodeResources From This Episode:Would you take just a few minutes to fill out our listener survey? Your feedback will help guide us on the topics we cover, the guests we invite, and the ways we can continue to serve you through biblical teaching and encouragement.Learn more about Proverbs 31 Ministries: proverbs31.org.Gain more encouragement from Lysa TerKeurst on the Therapy & Theology podcast.Support Proverbs 31 Ministries, and help women around the world hear biblical Truth: Give here.Go deeper with study content created by women, for women. Delight in Scripture with the CSB Women’s Study Bible. For both deep study and daily reading, this Bible is uniquely crafted to equip women to dig into God's Word and disciple other women in their life to do the same. Purchase a CSB Women's Study Bible here.

In this special behind-the-scenes episode, you’re invited to pull up a chair at the Proverbs 31 Ministries staff meeting as Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful teaching on what to do when we feel tempted to take control of a situation or step in where it seems God isn't doing what we think He should do. If you’ve ever wrestled with trusting the Lord when the outcome is uncertain, this message will encourage you with the truth that He is good, faithful, and active in whatever you're facing right now. You’ll learn about:The difference between control (everything depends on me) and stewardship (I’ll be responsible, but I trust God with the outcome).How surrender leads to peace and positions you to recognize God's faithfulness in your everyday life.A real-life testimony of how one small act of obedience can change everything (you might want to grab a few tissues for this one!).Click here to download a transcript of this episodeResources From This Episode:Would you take just a few minutes to fill out our listener survey? Your feedback will help guide us on the topics we cover, the guests we invite, and the ways we can continue to serve you through biblical teaching and encouragement.Learn more about Proverbs 31 Ministries: proverbs31.org.Gain more encouragement from Lysa TerKeurst on the Therapy & Theology podcast.Support Proverbs 31 Ministries, and help women around the world hear biblical Truth: Give here.Go deeper with study content created by women, for women. Delight in Scripture with the CSB Women’s Study Bible. For both deep study and daily reading, this Bible is uniquely crafted to equip women to dig into God's Word and disciple other women in their life to do the same. Purchase a CSB Women's Study Bible here.

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