Promised Hope Series: The Lord is Your Rock
Episode Overview: Guest host Sharla Fritz interviews Michelle about Chapter 4 of her new book "Promised Hope," exploring the concept of God as our rock in times of uncertainty. Notable Quotes: - "Even though my world felt shaken, I knew God could see...
Episode Overview:
Guest host Sharla Fritz interviews Michelle about Chapter 4 of her new book "Promised Hope," exploring the concept of God as our rock in times of uncertainty.
Notable Quotes:
- "Even though my world felt shaken, I knew God could see beyond the uncertainty of this moment. God held everything together."
- "Jesus as our rock will never be taken away. It cannot be destroyed."
- "If he's helped me in those ways in the past, won't he continue to do that in the future? And the answer is yes."
Key Discussion Points:
- Michelle's personal experience with her husband's hospitalization led to deeper reflection on God as our rock
- The contrast between temporary foundations (money, health, relationships) vs. God as our unshakable foundation
- The concept of "Selah moments" - sacred pauses to ground ourselves in God's presence
- Story of Michelle's childhood experience with "fool's gold" and learning valuable lessons about true treasure
Scripture Focus:
- Psalm 62:5-8 - "He only is my rock and my salvation..."
- Psalm 18:1-2 - David's personal declarations of God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer
Practical Application - The Five R's of Reflection:
1. Rejoice - Practice gratitude and praise
2. Release - Let go of things we're holding too tightly
3. Reframe - Look at situations through the lens of God's character
4. Remember - Recall God's past faithfulness
5. Rest - Find peace in God's promises and presence
Book Details:
- Title: "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness"
- Structure: 8 weeks of study, with 5 daily readings per week
- Suitable for: Individual devotion, small groups, Bible studies, book clubs
- Available at: CPH.org/promisedhope and Amazon
Additional Resources:
- Free first chapter available at CPH.org/promisedhope
- Order on Amazon
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✨ Why your thoughts might be keeping you trapped in weariness
✨ How to begin shifting from overwhelm to hope
✨ Simple tools to experience more joy in your daily life
✨ The peace that comes from resting in God's faithfulness
When: Monday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. CST
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