God Mends Our Broken Stories: Jay DeMarcus and Kim Walker-Smith
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
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Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
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Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
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Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
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[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] Coping with Anxiety & Worry Through Prayer: Rebekah Lyons
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith
On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we hear from author and podcaster, Rebekah Lyons. Rebekah opens up about her experiences with anxiety, raising her beloved son who has Down Syndrome, and how faith and prayer got her through some uncertain moments. Guest’s Links _______________________ Connect with Jesus Calling *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*
info_outlineRascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker-Smith remind us how God can use the shattered pieces of our lives to create a beautiful mosaic that shows His glory.
Links, Products and Resources Mentioned:
Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids
Jay DeMarcus’s book, Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope
Max Lucado’s book, Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
Kim Walker-Smith’s book, Brave Surrender: Let God’s Love Rewrite Your Story
Interview Quotes:
“I'm grateful I had a mom who cared enough to really lay the groundwork for me for later on in life.” - Jay DeMarcus
“[My mom] kept pushing me and telling me that I was right where God wanted me to be and that I didn't need to let the enemy defeat me.” - Jay DeMarcus
“As long as you keep your ears and your eyes and your heart open, you also can recognize those God moments.” - Jay DeMarcus
“You have to be very deliberate about making time for everything that's important to you in your life.” - Jay DeMarcus
“The thing I love about Jesus Calling is I feel like He's speaking right to me when I'm reading it.” - Jay DeMarcus
“Man makes his plans, but the Lord aligns his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
“I feel Jesus constantly pulling me back and reminding me to live in that moment with Him.” - Kim Walker-Smith
“Freedom and authenticity and vulnerability in worship is something that I have contended for in my life.” - Kim Walker-Smith
“I poured out my heart into this book with as much vulnerability and honesty as I could, because I wanted people to see the reality of Jesus in our circumstances, our pain, our mess, whatever it is we're facing.” - Kim Walker-Smith
“One thing that I have learned in my journey with Him is that it's really easy to surrender when you feel beatdown, broken, at the end of yourself. “ - Kim Walker-Smith
“[God] is a kind and loving Father that comes to us and meets us where we are and answers when we call out to Him.” - Kim Walker-Smith
“As I surrender to Him and [am] present with Him in the moment, He can transform that and create something beautiful out of that.” - Kim Walker-Smith
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