Hear God Every Day with Sara Whitten

What is God saying to you right now? Join Sara Whitten as she shares practical life hacks for honing your ability to hear God in everyday life. Through candidly exploring her own experiences and diving deep into the Word, you will gain tools and truths to improve the consistency and accuracy with which you hear the Lord.

117. Persistence in Prayer 05/09/2024

117. Persistence in Prayer Part 3 of our prayer series! What Jesus taught about prayer reveal both the truth of our identity as well as the greatest stumbling blocks to our persistence in prayer. Encounters: -How can I know you better as my Father or my protector/provider? -Lord, give me eyes for your timing and your justice. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/31220367

116. Exchanging Good for Better 04/16/2024

116. Exchanging Good for Better Part 2 of our prayer series! Take a deep dive into the root of prayer in Scripture. How can we utilize prayer time to exchange our "good" for God's "best"? Encounters: -God, what divine exchanges are you wanting to make in my ideas or wishes? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/30853133

115. What is God Building Through Your Prayers? 04/02/2024

115. What is God Building Through Your Prayers? Take a deep dive into the root of prayer in Scripture. How does God use our prayers to build things in the Spirit that impact the world? Encounters: - God, what are you building through my prayers? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/30639838

114. Growing What You Don't Yet See 03/07/2024

114. Growing What You Don't Yet See Some seasons feel like staring at a garden bed waiting for sprouts. The truth behind that, however, is even in these seasons there is much to do and much to hope for. Encounters: -God, what does watering look like for me? - What is something You are growing, Lord, that I don't yet see? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/30269603

113. Believe the Message 02/13/2024

113. Believe the Message A life of faith isn't about praying the right prayers, doing the right declarations, or prescriptive behaviors. So what does it mean to live a life of faith? What good messages from God are hard for you to really believe? Join me as we invite the Lord into these places. Encounters: - God, what messages am I having a hard time believing? - What would it look like for me to really live like the Kingdom of God is here? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/29938938

112. The 8 Day Difference 02/01/2024

112. The 8 Day Difference In the time between our prayers and the fulfillment of God's answers for them, how do we encounter joy in the journey and lean into the transformation of the wait. Encounters: - Ask God to remind you of His promises or review old written down prophetic words - What fruit are You producing in the wait, God? - How can I embrace joy today? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/29742168

111. Don't Get Horses From Egypt 01/22/2024

111. Don't Get Horses From Egypt God is always providing, but sometimes we're missing the new resources He's opening up because we're busy seeking fulfillment from the same place it came last season. Let's seek the Holy Spirit about what thinking patterns or habitual behaviors may need to change with our new season. Encounters: -In what ways am I still getting horses from Egypt? - What new sources are you opening up for me in this new season? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/29599708

110. Turning Our Battles Into Bread 12/19/2023

110. Turning Our Battles Into Bread When the Bible says the Lord FIGHTS for us, that fighting doesn't mean the hand-to-hand combat we imagine. Learn how God designed us to fight, and find delight in the place of your pressure today. Encounters: -What battle do I need to stop fighting and realize that you already won? - What does it look like to eat instead of fight in my season? - What works have you made for me to enjoy with you that the enemy is trying to distract me from? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/29153353

109. Trading Distraction for Joy 12/04/2023

109. Trading Distraction for Joy Encounters: We are plowing where our focus is fixed. How can we step into a greater joy even in the midst of hard seasons? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28919388

108. How Do We Respond If They Don't Listen 11/22/2023

108. How Do We Respond If They Don't Listen Encounters: Relationships are complicated enough...especially when we encounter people who don't agree with us. What does Jesus say about the people who don't listen to us? The answers in scripture may surprise you. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28761788

107. Breaking Off Hopelessness 11/10/2023

107. Breaking Off Hopelessness Hopelessness doesn't always feel hopeless. Let me share a new infusion of hope from God's Word that will break through the lies of expecting bad things, expecting nothing, or fearing the future. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28588433

106. Trading Perfectionism for the Perfect One 10/24/2023

106. Trading Perfectionism for the Perfect One We tend to look for perfection in our circumstances, our responses, and our timelines. But what if the places of IMPERFECTION were the places we could be most poised for a move of God? Encounters: 1.) Where are areas of perfectionism in my own thinking? 2.) Circumstances- How could this imperfect situation be setting the stage for a miracle? 3.) Responses- How could my imperfect response or the imperfect response of another set the stage for a new revelation of Your perfect love? 4.) Timeline- How could this imperfection in timing set the stage for a divine interruption? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28410422

105. The Two Types of Growth 10/15/2023

105. The Two Types of Growth When we get a word about growth, often the first place we look for God's increase is in the place of last season's fruitfulness. But what if God is doing a different kind of growth? Be encouraged-- something is happening even when you haven't seen the growth! Encounters: 1.) What does Your growth look like on the inside this season? 2.) What does Your growth look like on the outside this season? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28318433

104. Ten Minute Turn Around #3- Forget the Forecast 10/06/2023

104. Ten Minute Turn Around #3- Forget the Forecast Sometimes our own expectations or gaps in understanding can lead to delays in our follow-through. How can we forget the forecast and trust God's lead? Encounters: 1.) What are the "seeds" you want me to sow this season? 2.) What is the "harvest" you want me to gather in this season? 3.) What "forecasts" of my own are keeping me from follow through? Open my eyes to see false forecasts for what they are. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28247234

103. Ten Minute Turn Around #2- Multiplying the Good 09/27/2023

103. Ten Minute Turn Around #2- Multiplying the Good Multiplication is good and essential to stewardship...but are we called to multiply everything? Let's look at Genesis 30 for a fresh encounter on strategic multiplication. Encounters: 1.) What are the strong sheep (things You want to multiply) in my life that you're calling me to multiply? 2.) What are the weak sheep (eat up too much time/effort/resources) in my life that you're calling me to multiply? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28160699

102. Ten Minute Turn Around #1- The Challenge of Offense vs. Love 09/14/2023

102. Ten Minute Turn Around #1- The Challenge of Offense vs. Love We take a look in our own lives at the Biblical recurring theme of choosing believing God's love for us versus blaming God. Encounters: 1.) In the challenging places, what transformation are you doing? 2.) How can I view this through the lens of your love instead of the lens of offense or blame? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/28035204

101. You're Not In Control...And That's a Good Thing 09/06/2023

101. You're Not In Control...And That's a Good Thing Comfort and encouragement to remind you that when you're in control of nothing, God's up to something. Encounters: 1.) What area or areas am I feeling out of control? 2.) How can I lean into Your growth in those areas? What words would You "water me" with? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27961155

100. Getting Out of Survival Mode 08/31/2023

100. Getting Out of Survival Mode Survival mode can happen during busy seasons, seasons of trial, or even really slow seasons. When we focus our prayers, thoughts, time, and energy on just "getting through this" we miss the "more" that God is wanting to do in our season. Encounters: 1. What area or areas am I currently in survival mode? 2. What would it look like for me to live like you've already taken care of it? What would my dreams be? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27898131

99. God is Hatching Something in Your Life! 08/23/2023

99. God is Hatching Something in Your Life! Breakdown this encouraging word for now. There's something for you and your season! Encounters: 1.) What does it look like right now for me to "sit on" all you're preparing me for? 2.) Remind me of the promises that this is preparing the way for. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27833790

98. "Mass"-ing vs Mentoring- How Does God Want to Use You? 08/17/2023

98. "Mass"-ing vs Mentoring- How Does God Want to Use You? Jesus set an example for us by both being a conduit of God's love, healing, and wisdom to the MASSES and to the twelve He chose to MENTOR. God has purposes to work through YOU both to reach masses and to mentor on a smaller scale. What does that look like for you? Encounters: 1.) What does it look like for You to use me to minister to the masses this season? 2.) What does it look like for You to use me to mentor this season? 3.) What small steps can I take in those directions in the upcoming weeks? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27780774

97. Going All In 08/12/2023

97. Going All In Whether you're in the middle of a big decision or looking to reignite your passion in your walk with the Lord, here's some encouragement for going all in! Audio from Impact Christian Fellowship. Encounters: 1. What does it look like for you to be done with anything that would tempt you to go back? 2. Who can you tell who will cheer you along and hold you accountable in the direction the Lord is calling you? 3. Who will be fed by what you surrender? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27734205

96. God's Doing It, But He Wants to Do It Right 08/03/2023

96. God's Doing It, But He Wants to Do It Right Are you in a waiting season? Or maybe things are just off to a slower start than you anticipated. Hear some encouragement from the Lord about how what seems like closed doors may actually be an invitation to more. Encounters: 1.) Show me some of the wisdom from you that I need before taking more territory 2.) What aspect(s) of Christ are you building on in me? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27644916

95. Softening the Hard Places 07/28/2023

95. Softening the Hard Places Hard-heartedness doesn't always look like we think. It can be anxiety, depression, indecision or any other place we're letting ourselves be convinced in a direction other than acting on His Word. How do we notice God's tenderness in these areas of our lives and allow His softening grace to loosen the grip of hard-heartedness? Encounters: 1.) Where are the areas of hard-heartedness in my life? 2.) Would you pour out your grace right now in those areas and show me; what does listening in these areas look like? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27591363

94. Get Up, Go Now 07/19/2023

94. Get Up, Go Now Sometimes we can become discouraged because something we felt we were called to or promised didn't work out in a past season. Be encouraged by this message that God puts purpose in every season and that the timing of His promises is just as critical as the promises themselves. Encounters: 1.) Is there an area that I've been stuck in instructions from an old season? 2.) What does "get up, go now" look like in my life right now (what is it for me to be "about your business" now?) /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27509148

93. From Complaining to Conquering 07/13/2023

93. From Complaining to Conquering Usually right before the breakthrough- when we are on the threshold of our promise- is when we are stretched, discouraged, and tempted to say "this is good enough. I'm done". How can we get the hope to push through to our promised land? Encounters: 1.) What are my areas of complaint? Give me insight into how these areas are opportunities for you. 2.) What are generational areas of complaint? How can I occupy those places? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27454914

92. Being Still in a Busy World 07/05/2023

92. Being Still in a Busy World When we get stirred up, we get cloudy on who we are. How do we get with God and get a view of who we are- aside from what we're doing or what's going on in our life? Learn more with me about what it means to "be still" in a world where activity almost never ceases. Encounters: 1.) What’s something you can’t see? How can you be still or TRUST in that area? 2.) Allow the activities to be pushed aside…God how do you see my heart? (Not what I’m doing…who I am) /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27369627

91. God Cares About What You Want 06/28/2023

91. God Cares About What You Want Did you know that God wants you to WANT what He's destined you for? God loves to move in and through our desires WHEN we submit them to Him. Let's take this week to become aware of a dream or desire we have and to submit to the Lord how we can begin to walk in it right here, right now. Encounters: 1.) What is a dream or desire that you've placed in my heart? (or multiple!) 2.) How can I begin to walk in that (grow those skills, step into that role, step out of my comfort zone, etc) right now with the time, skills, and resources I have? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27311784

90. Healing for Hopelessness and Defeat 06/21/2023

90. Healing for Hopelessness and Defeat We long to be wrapped up in God's presence, but life doesn't allow us to stay in moments of inactivity for long. How do we break places that are barren or hopeless in our lives and become wrapped up in His hope in a new way? Encounters: What am I wrapped up in currently? What "more important" things do you have for me? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27230391

89. Asking God the Right Questions 06/14/2023

89. Asking God the Right Questions We are all asking questions right now about God's plans and are callings- even if we don't realize it. What questions are you asking, and what is it saying about your hope level? Be encouraged this week by a "recalibration" encounter in which we focus more on God's goodness and less on the obstacles. Encounters: 1.) What areas am I leaning on due to a past season that are not helpful but harmful? What does it look like to instead walk in fullness in those areas? 2.) What questions am I really asking about my future, and how can I adjust them to focus more on your hope? /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27143379

88. The Miracle of Community 06/08/2023

88. The Miracle of Community Community can be a source of immense stress but also the answer to immense stress. Hear this encouragement for whatever season you're in with "community"- from burned out to lonely. God has more than what you need. /episode/index/show/heargodeveryday/id/27078546

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