Be honest: Do you struggle with certain types of mindsets? If so, you’re not the only one! In this episode, we talk about our personal experiences with fear, confidence, anxiety, and so much more! Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a seat, and join alongside the gals at Ignite as they discuss all things ‘mindset.’
Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this video, or what conversation did you relate to the most?
In this verse, Paul reminds us what grace truly is; the free and unearned gift of God. Grace is always given and never paid for. He reminds us that we are not saved or loved by God because of what we’ve done. Rather, we are saved and loved because of what He has done.
Question: Why do you think God’s grace is free? What does that tell us about God?
I love nothing more on this earth than watching little kids at church and Sunday school. The way their little bodies fill with joy as they squeal their favorite Christian songs. Heck, I was that little kid. So content with my life and the idea that Jesus made me unique so, therefore, I was pretty darn cool. Unwavering childlike faith is a beautiful thing.
I knew Jesus loved me, so I loved Him back. I was supposed to forgive others, so I did. I was told to be kind, so I was. It was a simple little mindset and relationship, mine and Jesus’s – genuine and untouched from the world. I never doubted, questioned, or sought explanations; I just believed.
Isn’t it funny how the older we get, the less “childlike” faith we have? We begin to question and doubt every little thing in life, such as our future, career, faith, talents, and capabilities. It’s a trait I wish I never lost, and it makes me wonder why I was so eager to grow up. How did I lose my quick sense of forgiveness? How did I lose confidence in my future? How did I lose my childlike faith?
I love this question, and I’m going to give you a simple answer because I believe most things in life don’t take a rocket scientist to figure out. As we grow up, we allow the world to lead us instead of letting God lead us. We begin to shed the skin of having parental control over our lives and start to make our own decisions without our “father’s” guidance. We begin to put our self-worth in other things and other people. When we grow up, we often forget that we still need our Father’s guidance.
Looking back, I would not have survived my childhood if I did not have my dad. Someone to tell me no, guide me in the right direction, and keep me grounded. I always trusted him because I knew he had my best interest in mind, just like God does.
Just because we are adults doesn’t mean we should stop running to our Father and believe in His promises with a childlike heart. So, here is my prayer for you:
I pray that you let our Father lead your heart, mind, and soul.
I pray that you turn to Him during your best and worst times for guidance and comfort.
I pray that you embrace in your excitement for the Lord and continue to live out every day with faith like a child.
Amen.
In this verse, John begins by declaring the heart of every true follower of Jesus. Simply put, we love Him. Fear, guilt, and shame cannot coexist alongside faith, hope, and love because God’s perfect love overwhelms every negative influence of fear (Knowing Jesus).
Question: What does this verse mean to you, or how does it speak to you?
So many verses come back to the foundational truth that God knows best and wants us to trust Him in all things and at all times. This verse is a prime example of that and is actually a poem that describes the seasons and phases of life.
Fun-fact: There are five books in the Bible that are simply poetry; Ecclesiastes is one of them!
“Cornelia “Corrie” ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who helped many Jews escape from the Nazis during the Holocaust in World War II. Using her job as a watchmaker in her father’s shop (as a cover), Corrie built contacts with resistance workers, who assisted her in procuring ration books and building a hiding place in the family home.” – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Question: How much do you LOVE this quote and Corrie ten Booms story?
Have you ever wondered what a ‘healthy and holy’ mindset consists of? If so, join alongside Shelly and Courtney as they discuss all things mindset! In this episode, the duo opens up about their personal challenges and growth within Week 2 of the Foundation course.
Question: What was your favorite part of this episode, or what did you relate to the most?
