Resting in God, taking a pause from the podcast, rededicating my life to the Lord, fully surrendering.

Episode Scripture:

Romans 12:1 (NKJV): “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”

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Will you still trust God & rely on Him & worship Him even if He doesn’t do it? Today, we’re exploring that question & more. I pray you’re encouraged.

Episode Scripture:

Daniel 3:10-18 (NLT)

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In today’s episode, we are talking about forgiveness. If you have been deeply hurt or betrayed by someone you love, someone you’re close to or maybe even just an acquaintance or a co-worker or someone you’re trying to get to know & develop a relationship with, & you know you need forgive. You know forgiving them & releasing that offense would help you feel so much better & move forward, but you don’t know how. This episode is about the how. How we actually forgive those who have wronged us & betrayed us, & how we can move forward. I pray it is helpful to you & that God is able to meet you right where you are.

Episode Scriptures:

Ephesians 4:32 (NLT)

Matthew 6:14-15 (NLT)

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

Genesis 50:20 (NLT)

Romans 8:28 (KJV)

Romans 8:31 (NIV)

Romans 12:19 (NLT)

Joel 2:25 (NIV)

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

Hebrews 12:14-15 (NIV)

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV)

Philippians 4:8 (NLT)

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In this episode, I talk about navigating depression & suicidal thoughts, the wrestle of no longer wanting to live while continuing to trust God & the struggle but encouragement to keep on seeking through the suffering. If you’re going through a really difficult season, I pray this episode is able to help you & encourage you in some way. If you know someone who is going through a difficult season, send this episode to them, & I pray that they are blessed & encouraged as well.

This episode contains discussions about suicide and mental health struggles. These topics may be triggering or distressing to some viewers & listeners. Viewer & listener discretion is advised.

Free, confidential, 24/7 support is available for those in the United States. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org.

For international suicide resources, please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention at www.iasp.info.

Episode Scriptures:

John 6:60-69 (NLT)

John 16:33 (NIV)

Peter 4:12-13 (NLT)

2 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV)

Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)

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Worry is something that we all have dealt with, & for many of us, as with myself, it’s something we often struggle with. In today’s episode, I talk about how we can navigate through moments of worry & anxiety with the truth of God’s Word.

Let me know your thoughts on this episode. Are you also someone who deals with worry often? How have you navigated through moments of worry & anxiety? Will you surrender your worries to God & allow His peace to take over? Let me know in the comments.

Episode Scriptures:

1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT): “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

Matthew 6:25-34 (NLT)

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT): “Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

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In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the story of the woman at the well, one of my favorite Biblical stories. Jesus knew everything about her. Everything she ever did & yet He still chose to sit with her at the well. Even with all of our past mistakes & mess-ups, Jesus still sits with us & chooses us & loves us. I pray this episode blesses you & encourages you.

Let me know your thoughts on this episode. What’s one of your favorite Biblical stories, & why does it resonate with you? Why do you think it’s important to know Jesus for yourself? What does it look like to practically hunger & thirst for righteousness? Let me know in the comments.

Episode Scripture:

John 4:1-30; 39-42 (NLT)

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In this short but impactful episode, I talk about this false idea or mindset that you have to be perfect before you can come to Jesus, but Jesus says “if any of you.” No matter who you are. No matter where you come from. No matter what you’ve done. You too can pick up your cross & follow Him.

Let me know your thoughts on this episode. Has this false idea of needing to be perfect ever stopped you from coming to Him? Has it ever stopped you from being able to cast your cares on Him? How was God able to help you let go this desire to be perfect? Let me know in the comments.

Episode Scriptures:

Matthew 16:24-26 (NLT): “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?”

Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT): “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

John 6:35-37 (NLT): “Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But you haven’t believed in me even though you have seen me. However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them.”

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There’s been so much unrest in the world lately. So much hate. So much violence. But let this be a wake up call. It’s time for us as believers to wake up. Jesus is coming back soon. We have to stay ready, stay prepared & stay awake. I pray you’re encouraged.

Episode Scriptures:

Matthew 25:1-13 (NLT)

Matthew 25:14-30 (NLT)

Mark 13:34-37 (NLT)

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If you’d like to support my work, & feel led to do so, you can leave a small donation. Thank you for allowing me to sustain & steward over the work God has given me in advancing His Kingdom & walking alongside those who are dedicated to keep on seeking: https://buymeacoffee.com/damarismurray