Contentment Matters
Are you tired of striving for contentment in life and feeling unsatisfied? Look no more. The Contentment Matters podcast helps women understand why we search for contentment, how to be satisfied in this life, and the Christian principles we need to focus on to have a contented life. The host Cindy Schwerdtfeger is a wife, mom, and a working professional who has experienced seeking and finding satisfaction in life. Through this podast, she will guide you with Biblical encouragement, lessons learned from her life or of her invited guests and principles for living a contented Christian life.
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The Kingdom of God & Surrender
04/15/2024
The Kingdom of God & Surrender
The Kingdom of God is different than the world we live in. So different! He asks us to surrender all we are to Him, yet are we willing to give it all to Him? In today's episode, we talk about the following topics: What's the difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God? Kingdom of God - What is a mustard seed and how can big things happen from something so small? How does the world view of small things differ from God's view of them? An example from the pastor (listen and you'll know what I mean by this) of small things that God has expanded. A personal example of this from my life. Kingdom of God: Do you know Him? Surrender and Living in God's Kingdom God's Kingdom is like Fine Pearls Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters
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Surrender and the Whisper Gathering: Interview with Dr. Leanna Hollis
04/01/2024
Surrender and the Whisper Gathering: Interview with Dr. Leanna Hollis
Surrender and the Whisper Gathering is our topic for today. Our guest today is Dr. Leanna Hollis, Global Outreach missionary and the founder of the Whisper Gathering. The Whisper Gathering started as a local women’s retreat in Mississippi but is now a national retreat here in the U.S. Find out why surrender and repentance is a daily discipleship trait all of us need to live out. Here's what you will learn in today's episode. Why is Repentance important to Jesus and for us Surrender can be costly and God will ask us to do things that will stretch us. Listen to what God asked her to do and how she got through that. The theme at Whisper this year is surrender. Learn why Leanna chose this theme and what it means for us. God stories of surrender and how Leanna has seen God using her life to bless and minister to others. Favorite surrender passages Surrender and The Whisper Gathering - why would someone want to attend this women’s retreat? Connect with Dr. Leanna Hollis Her website, Leanna Hollis- Faith Lived OutLoud: Whisper website: Facebook: Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrender
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Surrender Your Worries
03/18/2024
Surrender Your Worries
Surrender your worries. Do you do that? It is a daily battle for me. However, God is the one we can surrender those worries to. His Word gives us guidance on what we need to live more peacefully and with health. These are the topics we will talk about today - with our focus on Matthew 6:25-34 Why do we need to surrender our worries? How life and is more than food and the body is more than clothing How anxiety affects our health The examples that Jesus focuses on in this passage What is the cause of your worries? Tips on How to Worry Less and live Peacefully with Health Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrender
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Surrender Your Words
03/04/2024
Surrender Your Words
Surrender your words. Sometimes inappropriate . Unfortunately, once the words are said, there is no back button or deleting them. And once they have left our mouths, we need to deal with the consequences of our words. But God's plan is for us to surrender our words to Him. Here's what we cover in today's episode: Why do we need to surrender our words? How do we learn to Surrender our Words? How the Wicked responds How the Righteous responds What a Righteous person meditates on The focus of each of these types of persons How taming the tongue can be possible with God Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrender
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Surrender and Releasing the Past
02/19/2024
Surrender and Releasing the Past
Releasing the past is key to our . And letting go of the past goes along with repentance. Once we have repented for the past, we move forward with our lives. Yet the journey with God has just begun. In today's podcast, we talk about the following: Why do we hang onto our past? And how our past can be forgiven. Why is releasing the past to God important for us to do? How do you begin releasing the past and continue your God journey forward? Four Ways to Release the Past and Move forward And lastly I share a verse from Isaiah that is a breath of fresh air -- the result of releasing the past behind us. Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrender, #releasingyourpast
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Surrender and Repentance
02/05/2024
Surrender and Repentance
Surrender and repentance are linked together. When we fully surrender to God, we repent of our wicked ways and come back to a right standing with God. Today we continue our series on surrender. We add on how this is linked to repentance. The topics for today are: Why Repentance is Linked to Surrender What is Repentance? Answering the question whether God repents or not. The answer may surprise you. Why is Surrender and Repentance needed? When is Repentance needed? Is it is once and done thing? Or does it need to be done more frequently? I share a story about how repentance has become more of a regular occurrence in my life. Lastly - Surrendering to Jesus - do you need to do that? Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrender, #repentance
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Surrender Control to God
01/22/2024
Surrender Control to God
Surrender control to God is hard, especially when we take control of our lives all the time. In my devotional book, , I talk about being a control freak. This character trait needs to be given over to God daily. With God this is possible. For today's episode, we talk about the following: Why Surrender Control to God? Three reasons why we take control How do we Surrender Control to God? Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #surrendercontrol, #surrendercontroltogod
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New Year Changes and Contentment
01/08/2024
New Year Changes and Contentment
The New Year changes to another year. There is excitement to leave the old year and its trials behind. And there is the possibility of making changes to have a 'happy' new year. But happiness is not all there is. Life is more about being content and having the peace of God in our lives. This first episode of Season 2, we talk about the New Year changes and the following items: Definitions and Emphasis in the Bible Happiness vs. Contentment: What's the difference? Why seeking Change is important Why Growth is Important Benefits of Spiritual Growth Spiritual Goals? Is thre one of your goals list? We also have some special guest appearances towards the end of the podcast. Stick around hear their brief introductions. Other links from today's podcast: Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #newyearsgoals, #newyears, #change, #growth
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Peace is a Choice with Options
12/18/2023
Peace is a Choice with Options
Peace is a Choice with Options For the last podcast for Season 1, we are talking about peace being a choice that all of us can choose. That peace is everything to us! Here are the three reasons why peace is a choice that is everything to us: 1) God is Peace 2) We receive Peace by Faith in God 3) Continue the pursuit of Peace with God and Others A Benediction of Peace for the end of the year and season: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Connect with us! Website: Show notes: https://godsplanguidedsteps.com/peace-is-a-choice/ Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #peace, #peaceisachoice, #christmaspeace, #peaceeveryday
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Peace at Christmas in Hard Times: Interview with Dawn Ward
12/04/2023
Peace at Christmas in Hard Times: Interview with Dawn Ward
Does peace at Christmas in hard times seem like an impossible dream? It is possible! My guest today, Dawn Ward, has experienced difficult seasons during Christmas. She shares her tips on how to get through Christmas AND enjoy a peaceful time despite the hard circumstances. Dawn Ward is a writer, speaker, and certified Biblical Life and Mental Health Coach. In today's interview, we talked about: Why the ministry the Faith to Flourish was started Five Key Tips for having peace during difficult holiday seasons Whether these tips work for any hard situation And more Check out these tips and how to connect with Dawn in the . #peaceatchristmasinhardtimes, #peace, #Christmaspeace, #contentment, #contentmentmatters
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Thankfulness Mindset Tips
11/21/2023
Thankfulness Mindset Tips
Thankfulness is a way of thinking that we need to have on a daily basis to . We can look to God's Holy Word and see how He shows us the best ways to give thanks. These ways are the tips that help us be thankful throughout the day, regardless of how the day has been. In today's episode, we will talk about: Focus on God & His Holy Name When and where do we prais His Name? How do we worship? Focus on God's Qualities A Thankfulness Mindset Gives Sacrificially Thankfulness for the Now and Then Thankfulness for ALL People A Thankfulness Mindset- Always! I hope you'll join us today in this adhoc special episode that helps us with tips from God's Word on how to think with a thankful mindset! Connect with us! Website: Show Notes: Interested in the free 25 Ways to Contentment and Satisfaction in Life? Get the guide . Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #thankfulness, #thankfulnessmindset
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Contentment with a Thankfulness Mindset
11/13/2023
Contentment with a Thankfulness Mindset
Can a thankfulness mindset be accomplished when there is so much negativity around us? Wars are happening worldwide and the political atmosphere is tense. Or there is drama at home or at work. You may be dealing with some hard things in your life - divorce, loss of a job or loved one, or kids who are not following the Lord. How does one remain content during these times of trials or difficulty? Some situations need more time to process or heal, but a thankful mindset will help bring you that peace to get through it all. In today's episode, we will talk about: What is a thankful mindset? An example of worldly distractions of thankfulness and contentment How giving produces thankfulness and contentment In that giving - how God provides and multiplies A thankfulness mindset challenge I hope you'll join us today in how thankfulness helps us in difficult times and in our daily lives. Connect with us! Website: Interested in the free 25 Ways to Contentment and Satisfaction in Life? Get the guide . Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #god, #thankfulness, #thankfulnessmindset
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How the Holy Spirit Can Help on Bad Days
10/30/2023
How the Holy Spirit Can Help on Bad Days
Have you had one of those bad days, and you can't get over yourself? I had one recently, and man, I was so disappointed in myself that I kept crying. I kept repenting of my sin and finally was released after praying on my knees and a nice hot shower! But the cries of my heart to the Holy Spirit helped, and He delivered me. The Holy Spirit can to a better day. During today's podcast, we will talk about these topics: Why do we have bad days How did my bad day come about How the Holy Spirit can help on a bad day help correct and redirect us and how we What can we do for support in this area Sharing the Bible verses that help us get through those tough days These bad days can get us down, but we have the Holy Spirit to help us to pick up our mess selves off the ground. And when we look up to God and Jesus, the perfector of our faith, we can move on to a better day! Connect with us! Website: Interested in the free 25 Ways to Contentment and Satisfaction in Life? Get the guide . Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #holyspirit, #dailywiththeholyspirit, #holyspirit-mindedness, #holyspirithelponbaddays, #baddays
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Daily with the Holy Spirit: Interview with Dr. Leanna Hollis
10/16/2023
Daily with the Holy Spirit: Interview with Dr. Leanna Hollis
Is daily with the Holy Spirit a reality in your life? How does one rely on the Holy Spirit? And how can one be led by the Spirit each day? Dr. Leanna Hollis is a missionary with Global Outreach International and owner of the ministry Faith Lived Out Loud and other ministries: The Whisper Gathering, and the International Day of Repentance. She shares her faith journey with us and answers these questions about the Holy Spirit. Why did you start "Faith Lived Out Loud?" How did you learn to rely on the Holy Spirit in your life and ministry? How does one be led by the Holy Spirit daily or ? What has been the most beneficial to you by having the Holy Spirit guide you continually? Hear what Dr. Leanna says about daily with the Holy Spirit and being satisfied with God's plan for her life. Her answer may surprise you. Connect with Dr. Leanna Hollis For ways to connect with Dr. Leanna Hollis, click the . Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #holyspirit, #dailywiththeholyspirit, #holyspirit-mindedness
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Contentment and Holy Spirit-Mindedness
10/02/2023
Contentment and Holy Spirit-Mindedness
What is Holy Spirit-Mindedness? Who is the Holy Spirit? And how can we have contentment with Holy Spirit-Mindedness? Here are the topics that are addressed in today's episode. Who is the Holy Spirit? We will learn more about who He is and what He does for us. What does it mean to have Holy Spirit-Mindedness How to have contentment with Holy Spirit-mindedness. Check out the for the full details and link for the 25 ways to contentment and satisfaction guide. Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #HolySpirit, #HolySpiritMindedness, #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #godsplanguidedsteps, #mind
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Contentment while Praying for God's Will
09/18/2023
Contentment while Praying for God's Will
Contentment while praying for God's Will is possible. Why do we When do we pray for God's purposes instead of our desires? We know that we can pray bold prayers. Yet there is a stuggle of praying boldly and for God's Will. Is it possible to pray for both and at the same time? During this episode, we will dig into these questions and see how Jesus handled them. Praying bold prayers What are the lessons we can learn in Jesus' example The impact of sin on our prayers, bold or not Why we should pray for God's WIll to be done Why we should pray for His purposes and not ours How we can have contentment while praying for God's Will Check out the for the full details and link for the 25 ways to contentment and satisfaction guide. Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #God'sWill, #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #godsplanguidedsteps, #God'sDesires
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Praying with Distractions: Interview with Jessie Synan
09/04/2023
Praying with Distractions: Interview with Jessie Synan
Do you have trouble praying with distractions? How do you pray continually? Are there some easy prayer tools to help you? And how does prayer bring you contentment in this life? Praying with Distractions In this week's podcast, I talk with Jessie Synan from "Pray with Confidence." In this episode you will learn: Why Jessie named her website and ministry/business "Pray with Confidence" and the Bible verse that it is based on The number one question that people ask her about prayer and her tips on how to do it We talk about how to start "praying continually," which I talked about in Episode 14: How Daily Prayer Affects Contentment Her number one favorite prayer tool Prayer tools that she has created (see links below!) The most rewarding part of owning Pray with Confidence Why prayer brings her contentment and satisfaction in God's plan for her life every day. Connect with Pray with Confidence & Jessie Connect with Jessie and Pray with Confidence community on and , and her website is . Check out the for all the freebies and products that we talked about in today's episode. Connect with us! Website: Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters #contentment, #contentmentmatters, #prayer, #praying, #prayingwithdistractions, #praying withfocus, #praywithconfidence, #godsplanguidedsteps
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How Daily Prayer Affects Contentment
08/21/2023
How Daily Prayer Affects Contentment
When should we pray? Isn't once a week at church enough? Or can I pray once a day and be done? Why do I need to do daily prayer? And how does daily prayer affect my contentment? This week's episode we tackle these questions and the following: do a deep dive into God's presence the Bread of Presence from the Old Testament daily prayers as a pleasing aroma to God the benefits of daily prayer three tips on how daily prayer helps us have contentment and peace Connect with us! Check out our at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters
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Questions about Bible Study
08/07/2023
Questions about Bible Study
Do you have questions about Bible study? How to do it? What questions should I ask? Are there other resources out there to help simply my personal Bible study? Why is it good to join a Bible study with other believers? Join us as we talk about: What is an inductive Bible Study? The Three Focus Areas of an Inductive Study with examples/ An easy inductive Bible study format- our own R.E.A.D. Bible Study Method Another Bible study tool Included are Bible study resources and links to where you can download or find them available for purchase. Connect with us! Check out our at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters
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The Importance of Bible Study: Interview with Alonda Tanner
07/24/2023
The Importance of Bible Study: Interview with Alonda Tanner
What does do for you? Have you thought about how studying the Bible can affect our satisfaction in this life? Or how it can change the tone of your whole day? Let's Talk Bible Study In this week's podcast, I talk with Alonda Tanner from "Let's Talk Bible Study." In this episode you will learn: What Alonda finds is the most rewarding part about "Let's Talk Bible study" & Bible study, in general Her favorite Bible study tool What you can learn from studying the Bible Biblical principles for living The importance of Bible study with other believers Contentment & Satisfaction in God through Bible study This was a fun and engaging conversation with Alonda about studying your Bible and how it impacts our days and our lives in general. It is a conversation that you don't want to miss! Connect with Let's Talk Bible Study & Alonda Connect with Alonda and Let's Talk Bible study on , , and her website is .
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Daily Bible Study
07/10/2023
Daily Bible Study
Daily Bible Study is an important contentment principle as it allows us to be in God's presence. While reading God's Word, the Bible, we learn more about Him. And we can obtain instructions about how to live this life. If needed, we can receive discipline to correct our mistakes. God wants us to He designed for us. To stay on His path, we need to be reading, studying, and memorizing the Bible. Questions discussed in this week's podcast What does it mean to be in God's presence? Benefits of His Presence How often we should be in His presence? Why should we do daily Bible study? Check out the 3 reasons why. How does God's Word Help us? And more.... Links in this Week's Podcast Bible verses in this episode There are so many this time that I am including a few of them. Listen in for the full list. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
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Implementing God's Plans with Christa Hutchins
06/26/2023
Implementing God's Plans with Christa Hutchins
Implementing God's Plans is the topic for today's podcast at Contentment Matters. Christa Hutchins from is my guest. Christa tells her story of how she found women struggling to implement their dreams from God and how that led her to start her business and podcast. She works full-time as an engineering project manager. Then she uses those skills to help lead and coach women with practical tips to get their dreams done. Christa has a website with over 300,000 views. And a podcast that has reached 25K downloads and over 200 episodes. Each episode provides a downloadable resource for you to use. She shares case studies on her site of women she has helped over the past eight years. Christa's organizational tips, both free and paid, have helped me to plan out my yearly goals and to stay on track. She answers these questions: How do we implement God's Plans that He has given us? What steps can we follow? What day-to-day tips can we do? How can we stay on track with our goals? You can find Christa online at: and on Facebook or Instagram @Doanewthing. Please visit her website for the from this episode of the Contentment Matters podcast. On her podcast, , there are free worksheets that are available to download. Or you can check out her membership program, , to honor the work that God has for you to do and obtain her expertise to help get it done. Connect with us! Our website is: . Click on the popup for Connect with us and sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter for more information, insider news, upcoming specials, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time. We'd love to get to know you and encourage you in your walk with God and the plan He has for you! Other ways to connect with us at God's Plan Guided Steps & Contentment Matters
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Trusting God's Plan, Not Yours
06/12/2023
Trusting God's Plan, Not Yours
What does it mean to be trusting God's plan? Why shouldn't I trust in my plans? How do I know it is God's plan for me? These questions are the focus of today's podcast. If you have other questions about God's Plans I didn't answer today, please . Questions will be answered in two episodes from now regarding God's Plan Q&A. Thanks for listening! I am so grateful for all of you who show up by downloading the episodes and spending time listening to them. Feel free to share an episode with a friend that has spoken to you. That means so much to me! Links mentioned in this episode: Buy my book on or , or to hear what words God spoke to me! Bible Verses in this Week's Podcast: God's good plans and His character For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. : ESV But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. V Our Hearts May Not be Right with God A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil. Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. Wrong Paths for Good And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. How do I know God's Plan for Me Pray without ceasing. Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. God hears our prayers and knows what we need before we ask Him. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
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Delight in God & His Plans for You
05/29/2023
Delight in God & His Plans for You
Do you delight in God and His plans for you? What does it mean to delight in God? How can we delight in the plans He has for us? Let's dig into today's topic and find answers to these questions. You will find out what it means to delight in God and how to do that. Then you will know that God has GOOD plans for us and what to do while you wait on His timing for these plans. Lastly, I will share the three steps to daily trusting God for His plans. Bible Verses in this Episode Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Matthew 11:29-30 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Other posts mentioned in this podcast:
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Questions about God's Will
05/15/2023
Questions about God's Will
Today's topic is about questions about God's Will. We will touch on the following: Can God's Will change? How can this specific will of God change? What can dishonor His name? Why does God let us know only parts of His specific will for us, and we must wait for the rest of it to unfold? Verses from this Episode: Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. John 10:10 Jesus said, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
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Being Content with God's Will with Jessie Synan
05/01/2023
Being Content with God's Will with Jessie Synan
Being content with God's Will is the topic for today's podcast at Contentment Matters. Jessie Synan from Pray With Confidence is my guest. Jessie tells her story of how she was discontented with the job she was at and how she surrendered to doing God's Will. She shares the amazing story of how that led to a worldwide ministry she started in 2020 and the blog, Pray With Confidence was born. It is a thriving ministry with 150,000 visitors a month 😮, an engaging email list, and a busy Facebook group. By following God's lead for this ministry, Jessie is content with God's Will and the life that He is leading her today. You can find Jessie online at: and in the Facebook group: Praywithconfidence. Grab the free booklet, "How to have focused prayer in an increasingly distracting world." Or you can sign up for the daily prayer prompts, a less than 5-minute read and prayer. #God'sWill #Contentment #God'sPlan #ContentmentMatters
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What is God's Will for You?
04/17/2023
What is God's Will for You?
Today we will talk about God’s Will, what it means, and what this has to do with our contentment. So, what does God's will mean? It means that God has a plan for the world and for all of us. Yet God has a specific will for you as well. What are the three types of God’s Will, and which one applies to you? Let’s dig into today’s topic and find out. Understanding God's Will I don’t know about you, but Understanding God’s Will is a concept that is hard to understand. God’s Word doesn’t specifically outline it. We need to do a little digging to find these gems throughout scripture. Key Bible Verses for Today's Podcast O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. And in this next passage, at the dedication of the temple, King Solomon prayed that God in heaven would hear, forgive the people and act and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways (for you, you only), know the hearts of all the children of mankind. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” And in 1 Timothy 2:4, God… desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. "These gifts are used to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Ephesians 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one can boast. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. I am open to hearing your questions about this topic and others on the podcast. Feel free to email me at:
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Contentment with a Growth Mindset, Not Laziness
04/03/2023
Contentment with a Growth Mindset, Not Laziness
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How is Contentment affected by Others' expectations? with Anita Peluso
03/20/2023
How is Contentment affected by Others' expectations? with Anita Peluso
Our "lot" is marital status, employment status, and whether we have children or not. However, our contentment can be affected by what others think or expect. And yet, we can be satisfied and content even when others think or treat us differently. Join me and my friend, Anita Peluso, who shares her thoughts on this subject and Biblical references of examples of others who struggled with lots that were different than others around them. Key Verses for Today's Show notes: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 "Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart. 1 Samuel 1:8 “Am I not more to you than ten sons?” Psalm 17:15 "I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.” Exodus 34:6 "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” Matthew 14 Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 3:1 "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you." Deuteronomy 30 Connect with Anita on Instagram @anitampeluso #contentment #contentmentmatters Listen in for the rest of the content, or go to our website: for the transcript.
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Why Do We Desire Contentment?
03/06/2023
Why Do We Desire Contentment?
Today, I will share more about what contentment is, why I believe contentment is essential to all of us, and why it matters. Then I will give the insider scoop on what topics we will explore in the weeks and months ahead. Key verses for today's topic: Genesis 1:26-27, "Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Philippians 4:11, learning to be content in whatever situation we are in. 2 Peter 3:9 it says, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." John 6:35, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." If you want to know more about Peace with God and how you can have a life with God in heaven for all of eternity, go to my website: Godsplanguidedsteps.com/youcanknowpeace Listen in for the rest of the content or go to our website: for the transcript.
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