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Day 53 Not My Will | Acts 26:14

Day 53 Not My Will | Acts 26:14
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Have you ever wondered if you're resisting the path meant for you, causing more struggle than necessary? Join us on Wisdom for the Day, where Lauren in her segment "Weekends with Lauren," explores this profound theme through the transformative story of Saul. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul's unexpected encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus serves as a poignant illustration of how resisting God's plans can lead to unnecessary pain. Lauren also opens up about her own journey from a career in science to embracing her calling in ministry, finding peace only after abandoning resistance and aligning with divine purpose.

As we navigate through scripture, specifically reflecting on Matthew 11:29, this episode invites you to examine the crossroads of your life. We encourage you to trust in God's guidance, even when His plans seem daunting. Experience how God's challenging yet intentional designs can lead to true peace once you stop fighting against them. Let this episode inspire you to embrace your faith and harness the wisdom needed to conquer life's challenges with grace and courage.

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Transcript
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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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And now.

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Weekends with Lauren.

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Welcome to Day 53, not my Will, and now Weekends with Lauren held dear His mission To hunt down and destroy the followers of Christ.

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But then something unexpected happened.

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Saul met the very one he thought was still in Jerusalem.

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God showed up on the road, or, more specifically, christ appeared.

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Jesus reminded Saul that fighting against the ascended Savior was as futile as an ox fighting the farmer who guides the plow.

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It is hard for you to kick against the goads, jesus said, meaning that resisting God's will only leads to self-inflicted pain.

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We all face decisions about the direction our lives should take.

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As a young woman, I personally struggled for years over whether I should enter the ministry.

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My heart was mostly set on science and diving deeper into biology and animal science.

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But God had other plans.

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It wasn't until I stopped kicking against the goads, resisting his call, and embraced the gospel ministry that I finally found peace.

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Where is God leading you?

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Maybe you already know, but you're resisting his direction because it seems too difficult or demanding.

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God's plan can sometimes feel overwhelming, but just as Jesus promised Saul, he makes the same promise to us.

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His burden is light Matthew 11, 29.

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It may seem hard to believe, but as you listen to his voice and follow his leading, you will discover the truth of those words.

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God's plans, though challenging, bring true peace when we stop resisting and choose to trust him.

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Won't you pray with me, lord, how stubborn we are.

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Help us submit to your hand at the reins of our lives.

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Bless us with the knowledge that your spirit bears the burden of discipleship with us.

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Amen, that's all for now.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Catch me next week.

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I'm Lauren and I love all of you.

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Bye.

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