Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a call to commit everything—your plans, your desires, your family, your future—into the hands of the Lord, trusting that He will help you. We’re beginning our study in Psalm 37:5–9, a wisdom psalm written later in David’s life, reminding us that God’s Word can be trusted. As David testifies, when we delight in the Lord, He not only shapes the desires of our heart but also helps us live in the security of His guidance. If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means for God to give you the desires of your heart, this passage will help clarify that it’s not about wish-fulfillment, but about transformation—God placing His desires within us as we delight in Him.

We’re also wrapping up Day 7 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, with a powerful reflection from Philippians 2. This final devotional reminds us of the unexpected joy that comes through dying to self. Our insecurities and failures point us to the truth that we were never meant to carry the weight of the world—only God can do that. In surrender, humility, and “smallness,” we discover the true freedom that Christ offers. If you’ve been striving, comparing, or feeling like you’re not enough, this episode will help you rest in the joy of letting go and letting God be God.

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DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you

Bible Project Book of Psalms: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8?si=A-QsmhtLsLBYl9c2

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