Knowing God’s Will Is Not As Hard As You Think | Obedience .02
Deep down, we want to know we’re doing motherhood right. That we’re not failing or heading down the wrong path in life. This is true for our everyday choices about meals, screens, activities, and the way we spend our time. But it’s also true for how we work through tough relationships, respond to our kid’s hard questions, and make life-changing decisions. How do we know God’s will? In today’s episode, Emily and Laura tackle this question, because it’s not as complicated as you might think! We often wonder if we’re on track, but God’s word doesn’t leave us in the dark. He reveals his design, giving us clear commands, wise principles for life, and a framework for living like Christ in each situation.
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For this mini-series, we’re giving you a free five-day Bible study, Love Keeps You by Courtney Reissig, designed to supplement what we’re working through on the podcast. Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). But what does keeping his commandments even look like?
We know we love Jesus. We want to obey. But how? This short Bible study walks you through Jesus’ last words to his disciples in John 13-17. They had questions about obedience too. Thankfully, Jesus gives the answers we all need.
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The Bible study includes 5 days of study, a short devotional with a motherhood application, and a verse to read and apply with your kids!
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We’re so thankful for Crossway, publisher of the Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin, for helping make this mini-series possible! This book is a fresh, biblical look at the Ten Commandments and how they impact our lives today. Jen shows us that Christians can live in obedience and holiness, and delight in the law of God, without undermining the grace of God. To purchase Ten Words to Live By and Jen’s other best-selling books, just head to their website for more info. We’re so thankful for Crossway’s sponsorship!
R|M Apply Questions:
What’s your standard to determine if you’re doing a “good enough” job as a mom? What type of things do you look to for direction in motherhood?
How have you typically thought about God’s will for your life? What new things did you learn and how will you think about it after listening?
As you look at what God has for you each day, what “good works” do you think he has prepared for you? How can you better prepare for the interruptions in your day with this in mind?
What is the difference between conscience and the Holy Spirit? What happens when we confuse the two?
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