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Day 37 Journey of Faith | Genesis 12:1

Day 37 Journey of Faith | Genesis 12:1
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What if your life's carefully laid plans were suddenly turned on their head? Join me, Rick, as we explore the transformative power of faith through the journey of Abram from Genesis 12:1. Often, just as we settle into the perfect career, home, and lifestyle, God has other plans for us. Abram experienced this firsthand when he was called to leave his prosperous life in Haran for an uncertain future. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, his obedience led him to blessings beyond his imagination. Discover how embracing this level of faith, much like Abram, can lead you to extraordinary paths and opportunities, even when they seem daunting or unreasonable.

Through prayer and reflection, we find strength to overcome our doubts and embrace the new directions that God lays out for us. This episode encourages you to trust in God's wisdom and journey, not just for personal growth, but as a way to bless those around you. Abram's story is a testament to the incredible impact of faith and obedience, revealing that the path God leads us on is far greater than anything we could design ourselves. Tune in to be inspired to approach each day with renewed faith and wisdom, knowing that God's plans are filled with unimaginable possibilities and blessings.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 37, journey of Faith.

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From Genesis, chapter 12, verse 1, from the New Living Translation, go to the land I will show you.

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Now.

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It can be hard to understand why God sometimes changes the course of our lives, especially when everything seems to be falling in place.

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We might feel like we've worked it all out A career on the fast track, a new home, good schools for the kids.

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And then, just when everything feels settled, god shifts the game plan.

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Abram likely had the same thoughts when God instructed him to leave everything that he knew.

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Abram's father, terah, had once planned to move to Canaan, but never made it, settling in Haran.

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Instead, abram had lived in Haran long enough to become quite established.

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His business ventures thrived and the Bible tells us he became very wealthy At 75, living comfortably as a desert sheik.

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Abram wasn't the obvious candidate for a new adventure.

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To add to the challenge, he and his wife Sarai were childless and, despite their prosperity.

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Their future seemed uncertain, with no heirs to continue their line.

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Then, out of the blue, god appeared and told Abram to leave for a land that he would show him.

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This wasn't a call to retire in comfort, but an invitation to embark on a faith journey, a part of God's grand plan to gather his people.

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Abram obeyed and, as a result, he was blessed in ways that he could never have imagined.

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God's call for your life might take you in directions that seem impossible or unreasonable, or even frightening, but when we respond in obedience, god not only blesses us, but he also blesses those around us.

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Like Abraham, you might find that the path God leads you on is far greater than anything you could have planned yourself.

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Pray with me, lord, god, just when we have life all figured out, you shake us up with something new.

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Overcome our hesitation, lord.

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Help us to trust in your wisdom on the journey that you give us.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick, I love you, see ya.

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