But Are You Listening?

Whoops, this is definitely episode 9 ;). Enjoy <33 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 19 After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits—1 Peter 3:13-19 (NIV)14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.Proverbs 13:9 (NIV)23 Above all else, guard your heart,    for everything you do flows from it.Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16 (NIV)

We're so back. I'm sorry for the long break, I just needed to sit with myself for a little bit but don't worry, we're in this together. <322 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

A reflection of my life, expressing my gratitude for feeling alive. xox.

"Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.Matthew 23: 1-4 (NIV)'Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.'1 John 4: 1 (NIV)

Trigger warning:In this episode I discuss suicidal ideation and mental health issues. If you suffer from mental health issues and ever contemplate taking your own life, please do not hesitate to reach out and seek professional help. I love you, and Jesus loves you so much more.

'What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 'Mark 8:36 (NIV)

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)Then the Lord replied:2 “Write down the revelation    and make it plain on tablets    so that a herald may run with it.3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time;    it speaks of the end    and will not prove false.Though it linger, wait for it;    it will certainly come    and will not delay.Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NIV)5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him,    and he will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

What has been will be again,   what has been done will be done again;   there is nothing new under the sun.Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NIV)A more in depth introduction to this podcast. Enjoy!