93) Thursday Devo - Philippians 4:6 Is It Presumptuous to Tell God What You Need?
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Release Date: 06/13/2025
94) You Can't Bootstrap Kindness
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Overview Personal story illustrates impact of kind communication in a church setting, highlighting the surprise of a young girl previously unfamiliar with such interactions. Biblical foundation for kindness rooted in Ephesians 4:31-32 emphasizes need for cooperation with the Holy Spirit for genuine transformation. Three root causes of unkindness identified: lack of modeling, hurt from trauma, and absence of a relationship with Christ. Salvation path articulated through Romans 10:9-10, underscoring the belief in Jesus’ resurrection and commitment to follow Him. The...
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93) Thursday Devo - Philippians 4:6 Is It Presumptuous to Tell God What You Need?
Rise Up & Roar - Overcome Overwhelm, Recover from Burnout, Be Bold, Pray with POWER, FREEDOM
Overview Host Carrie Hurley emphasizes the focus on Philippians 4:6, encouraging listeners to directly communicate their needs to God and express gratitude for His actions. The story of the blind beggar from Mark 10 highlights Jesus’ attentiveness to individual needs, illustrating that our true desires may not be apparent to others. Listeners are invited to engage in a deep reflection exercise to discern their needs by asking the Holy Spirit for guidance, fostering a closer relationship with God. The outcome of the blind man emphasizes faith as a catalyst for healing,...
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92) Speak Life: Breaking FREE from the Lies that Hold You Down
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Overview In this engaging episode of the "Speak Life" podcast, the host celebrates the launch of Season 4 and shares significant updates, including changes to the episode schedule and the introduction of bonus episodes featuring guests. The episode delves into the critical theme of self-talk, emphasizing its impact on an individual's self-worth and relationships, while referencing biblical principles that support positive self-affirmation. The host outlines three actionable steps to combat negative self-talk: identifying its root, repenting and renouncing false beliefs, and replacing...
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91) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:6 NLT "Don't Worry About Anything"
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In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Carrie Hurley leads a devotional focused on Philippians 4:6, emphasizing the importance of replacing worry with prayer. Drawing creative parallels between family dynamics and characters from Winnie the Pooh, she showcases how each member embodies unique traits that can contribute to a nurturing environment. Carrie offers practical guidance for overcoming anxiety by acknowledging worries and actively choosing to pray, referencing Hebrews 4:16 to encourage listeners to approach God boldly. To support this transformation, she suggests...
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90) Pray It Forward - Wisdom & Grace for Government Officials
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Today we are praying for wisdom and grace for government officials as they implement the changes that are being issued by the Executive Branch of our government. Proverbs 2:6 NLT: " For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding." James 3;17 NLT: " But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere." Philippians 2:3-4 NLT: " Don’t be selfish; don’t try to...
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89) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 Practical Practices to ALWAYS REJOICE
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In the latest episode of the Podcast, the focus is on Philippians 4:4, emphasizing the exhortation to "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again. Rejoice." The meeting highlights the significance of repetition in Scripture, providing practical methods to cultivate joy, such as using joyful phrases as passwords, smiling at others, maintaining a gratitude journal, and putting on the whole Armor of God daily - all aimed at overcoming life's challenges. The discussion encourages listeners to actively choose joy and praise God, even during tough times. Additionally, an invitation is...
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88) Pray It Forward - Body of Christ to Walk in Holiness, Righteousness, Joy, and Love.
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Today we are praying for the Body of Christ to walk in holiness, righteousness, joy, and love. Colossians 3:1-17 NLT: "Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do...
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87) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 "ALWAYS? REALLY???"
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Overview In the latest episode of the Devotional Podcast, hosted by Carrie Hurley, the focus is on Philippians 4:4, urging listeners to "Always be full of joy in the Lord." Carrie discusses the challenges of maintaining joy and obedience to this divine command, providing practical steps to cultivate joy, such as shifting focus from personal issues to Jesus, engaging with scripture, and seeking the Holy Spirit’s assistance. She also offers a heartfelt prayer, encouraging listeners to commit to the practice of joy and share their progress. Additionally, Carrie announces an upcoming...
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86) Pray It Forward - Salvation of Our Leaders at ALL Levels of Government
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Today we are praying for the salvation of our leaders at all levels. 2 Peter 3:9 NLT: " The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." Acts 2:38 NLT: "Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:5 NLT: " “he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done,...
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85) Monday Devo - Philippians 4:4 NLT "Happiness vs Joy - Live the Difference!"
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Overview In the recent Devotional Podcast meeting, hosted by Carrie Hurley, the focus was on Philippians 4:4, emphasizing the importance of rejoicing and being filled with joy in the Lord. The discussion highlighted the distinction between joy and happiness, noting that while happiness is dependent on circumstances, joy is a stable state rooted in trust in God's sovereignty. Practical examples were given, including the biblical story of Paul and Silas singing praises in prison, illustrating how to find blessings in unexpected situations. Listeners were encouraged to cultivate joy through...
info_outline- Host Carrie Hurley emphasizes the focus on Philippians 4:6, encouraging listeners to directly communicate their needs to God and express gratitude for His actions.
- The story of the blind beggar from Mark 10 highlights Jesus’ attentiveness to individual needs, illustrating that our true desires may not be apparent to others.
- Listeners are invited to engage in a deep reflection exercise to discern their needs by asking the Holy Spirit for guidance, fostering a closer relationship with God.
- The outcome of the blind man emphasizes faith as a catalyst for healing, prompting listeners to consider the role of their faith in their own healing journeys.
- A prayer was offered for listeners to discover their personal needs through the Holy Spirit, along with a promise of peace and joy.
- The podcast encourages the use of a 24/7 prayer line to seek immediate prayer support, enhancing community connections in faith.
- Carrie reminds listeners of their empowered status as "powerful for the Kingdom of Heaven," reinforcing their significance in spiritual matters.
- A strong call to action prompts listeners to embrace their identity and responsibilities as children of the King, urging them to act with authority and confidence.
- Consistent messaging underscores the importance of vulnerability in prayer and the practice of journaling to articulate and understand personal needs.
- The session closes with an uplifting blessing, encouraging listeners to proceed with empowerment into their daily lives.
- Host Carrie Hurley welcomes listeners to devotional series continuing through Philippians
- Focus on Philippians 4:6 - 'Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done'
- Central question posed: 'What do you need?'
- Reference to Mark 10:46-52 - story of blind beggar beside the road
- Beggar hears Jesus is near and begins shouting for mercy despite people mocking him
- Jesus asks the crucial question: 'What do you want me to do for you?'
- Emphasis that Jesus hears us despite surrounding distractions and wants to know our specific needs
- Recognition that our needs may not always be obvious to others
- 'Tell God what you need' - explained as building relationship and trust with God
- Process is for our benefit to identify real needs and transfer them from our shoulders to God's hands
- Connects to the 'don't worry' aspect of the scripture
- Deep dive exercise introduced - ask Holy Spirit to reveal what you need Jesus to do
- Instructions to listen for the rest of the day and journal tomorrow
- Acknowledgment that deeper layers may be revealed over time
- Blind man's outcome: told Jesus he wanted to see, Jesus said his faith healed him instantly
- Question posed: 'Will your faith bring you healing today?'
- Prayer for listeners asking Holy Spirit to reveal their needs and bring peace and joy
- Invitation to use 24/7 prayer line - link provided in description/show notes
- Encouragement to share requests and mention the show for immediate prayer support
- Reminder that listeners are 'powerful for the Kingdom of Heaven'
- Declaration that they are 'dangerous to the system of darkness'
- Call to 'rise up and roar in your power, place, privilege, rights and responsibilities as a child of the King'
- Final blessing to 'go forth in power today'
- Ask the Holy Spirit to show what you need Jesus to do for you and set your heart to listen for the rest of the day (03:52)
- Journal and write down what you need Jesus to do for you tomorrow (03:52)
- Read the story of the blind man in Mark 10:46-52 (03:52)
- Click on the prayer request link in the description/show notes to share prayer requests (05:35)
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