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170: How Can We Balance Our Faith with Our Challenges?We encounter all types of challenges. As believers, as we encounter challenges, we should react differently than the world. We are commanded to cast all of our cares on Jesus, for He cares for us. We are not to wear worry and overwhelm like a blanket. 7 Steps to Shift our Focus from our Challenge to a Solution.1. Shift your focus from worry to wisdom. Seek Jesus first. Place your trust in Him and heed His advice. His way is wise. Be obedient to His word. 2. Shift from complaining to Christ-centered problem solving. God is moving in our life. We forget too quickly and go back to complaining. Instead, ask God to use you in the midst of your challenge, seek to learn what He is teaching you, and experience growth. Be honest with yourself about where you are and learn to live victoriously. We cannot be looking down, having a pity party, and leading people up the mountain to Jesus at the same time.3. Shift your focus off of what you can control and focus on surrendering. We are not in control of anything; He is in control of everything. Invite God into every area of your life and surrender it all to Him. The only thing we can control is our attitudes, our actions, and our prayers. 4. Replace fear with faith-filled action. Instead of sitting paralyzed in fear, ask "what step of faith are you asking me to take today, God?" Take the next right step in His strength.5. Speak life over the problem. We say a lot of negative things about ourselves, our situations, and our plans. Look forward and step into your purpose. Speak life over your situation and let God walk forward with you. 6. Use trials as training grounds for leadership. (James 1:2-4) Trials grow us and strengthen us. Here is where we learn who God is and that He is faithful to be with us.7. Seek wise counsel and community. Do not isolate. What can you do to move forward?1. Find yourself a Christian Coach. They will help you identify your blind spots.2. Get in Bible Study with a leader who will encourage you, challenge you and inspire you.3. Find friends who love Jesus and speak truth into your life. You were created for such a time as this. It's your time to look up and start leading others to Jesus!Connect with Pam at pampegram.comCONNECT WITH US AT:▶︎Website: https://www.engageformore.com▶︎Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EngageforMore▶︎Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163312072559573▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engageformore/We exist to encourage you to engage and experience the more Jesus came to offer.Learn more about our Coaching Programs: https://www.engageformore.com/coachingHere's Pam's book - https://a.co/d/er42DKWHere's Pam's Blog - https://www.pampegram.com/master-what-mattersHere's Pam's Website - https://www.pampegram.com#engageformore #faithfilledlife #dailydevotional

169. Do I HAVE to read the Bible?"There îș a great difference in knowing the Bible and know where your Bible is." Iva MayPray before you open your Bible and ask God to teach you. Let Him know you want to understand His word. Read it out loud and meditate on it. Ask God, "What do you want me to know?"Change your perspective from "do I have to" read my Bible and replace it "Yay, I GET to" read my Bible. Spend time in the word, memorize it, and ask God to write it on your heart.Bible Reading Tips:1. Choose a translation you can understand and enjoy reading.2. Choose a plan or a strategy for reading. 3. Read curiously. Ask God questions and make notes. Study what you are reading.A great resource is gotquestions.org - where you can ask questions and dig deeper.Did you know the Engage for More podcast in on Feedspots Top 100 Christian Podcasts? Check out the list here - https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/CONNECT WITH US AT:▶︎Website: https://www.engageformore.com▶︎Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EngageforMore▶︎Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163312072559573▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engageformore/We exist to encourage you to engage and experience the more Jesus came to offer.Learn more about our Coaching Programs: https://www.engageformore.com/coachingHere's Pam's book - https://a.co/d/er42DKWHere's Pam's Blog - https://www.pampegram.com/master-what-mattersHere's Pam's Website - https://www.pampegram.com#engageformore #bible #biblestudy #readyourbible

168: Focus | How to Remove the DistractionsWhat are your distractions? We need to recognize what they are and when they happen. Make a schedule so you can do what you need to do. It's a great idea to set a timer for those things that lead you into distraction.Here are 5 tips for you...1. Create a schedule - including the things that lead to distraction. Limit the time for that.2. Setting Goals. Set your goal and the tasks you need to do each day to work toward that goal.3. Block your favorite distractions for a few hours.4. Turn off alerts. Put your phone in airplane mode or on silent. 5. Eat without a device.6. Create distraction free environment.7. Check your progress. How are you doing with limiting your distractions and reaching your goals?8. Accountability. Having a Christian coach hold you accountable makes a huge difference.9. Celebrate the Small Wins.10. Remember your purpose. Why are you doing this? Is this what God is calling you to do?Implementing these 10 steps will help you focus on what matters and remove your favorite distractions that lead you into things that do not matter.If you need help, we are here for you. You can reach out to us at engageformore.comKey Words:FocusEliminate DistractionsJesus firstChristian LivingCONNECT WITH US AT:▶︎Website: https://www.engageformore.com▶︎Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EngageforMore▶︎Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163312072559573▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engageformore/We exist to encourage you to engage and experience the more Jesus came to offer.Learn more about our Coaching Programs: https://www.engageformore.com/coachingHere's Pam's book - https://a.co/d/er42DKWHere's Pam's Blog - https://www.pampegram.com/master-what-mattersHere's Pam's Website - https://www.pampegram.com#engageformore #focus #eliminatedistractions #dailydevotional #christianliving

167: Stop and Get out of the TrafficPsalm 46:10 tells us, "Be still and know that I am God." He tells us to take a long and loving look at Him. Stand quietly before the our all powerful God and honor Him with your worship and your praise. Spend time at the feet of Jesus and listen to what He has for you. As you engage Jesus, you will learn that He has more for you.In "Praying like Monks" by Tyler Stanton, he writes "Solitude is the furnace of transformation." To become more like God, we must sit in solitude with the Lord. This is where transformation takes place. This is where we learn the character of God.Be still also means to stop fighting. What if you said it this way, "stop fighting and know that I am God, I am in control, I am praiseworthy". First, we must take the time to get to know Jesus and who He is. We should take a vacation from being God. We should surrender and let go of lording over our own life. "Still away with Him for some quality one on one time with the One who can provide peace to all the other fires in your life." Gwen Neal. Surrender your anxiety. Turn over your whole day to God and let Him lead and guide you through your day. Stop arguing, step out of the traffic, and remember the One who controls your day.Hurry is the enemy of your spiritual life. Haste makes waste. Fast won't last. Chaos is a deterrent. Slow down, seek God, and walk with Him. Be stillBe still and knowKnow GodEngage for More is on the list of Top 100 Christian Podcasts. See the list here - https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/Meet our Coaches: Gwen Neal Pam Pegram - pampegram.com Kim BallReach out to us to ask a question or speak to one of us - https://forms.gle/utvdGEX5uths18tX9CONNECT WITH US AT:▶︎Website: https://www.engageformore.com▶︎Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EngageforMore▶︎Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163312072559573▶︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engageformore/We exist to encourage you to engage and experience the more Jesus came to offer.Learn more about our Coaching Programs: https://www.engageformore.com/coachingHere's Pam's book - https://a.co/d/er42DKWHere's Pam's Blog - https://www.pampegram.com/master-what-mattersHere's Pam's Website - https://www.pampegram.com#engageformore #bestillandknow #dailydevotional

166: 5 Ways God's Love Makes a Difference in How we Live
The 5 P's...
1. Privately - God's love should be changing us in ways only we know about. He influences our thoughts, our relationship with Him, and our intimacy with Him. He loves us and that should change everything for us.
2. Personally - He authentically influences how we behave, what we do, and the decisions we make.
3. Practically - Because we have experienced God's love, we can show God's love. Practice loving others daily.
4. Professionally - Express His love in the workplace. You can show love to your co-workers, your clients or customers, and the people you see on your way to and from work. God calls us to love those who are difficult to love. People are placed in your life for a reason. Show love.
5. Publicly - God's love should make a difference in our public expressions. Even with those we do not know, we can show God's love. We can be kind, smile, let others go first, pray for someone, and let our light shine.
Remember, "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
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Episode 165: Faith Fueled Goals
We want you to be equipped to reach your goals. Enjoy these 6 steps guide you
1. Seek God first. (Matthew 6:33) Asking God to direct your day, your To Do list, and everything you do. We have to get out of the way and let Him lead us. Our goals should line up with His goals for us.
2. Ask God. (Matthew 7:7-8) We must seek, ask, and knock. Continue to seek, ask, knock, while allowing Him to guide you. Stop doing and then asking God to bless it.
3. Trust in the Lord, Not Yourself (Proverbs 3:3-5) Don't assume, guess, or feel your way through life. Don't rely on your own understanding. Trust from a higher perspective as you seek God's perspective. Trust is a firm belief in the reliability, the truth, the ability, and the strength of someone or something.
4. Be diligent about your plans, but trust God's timing. (Hebrews 6:12) Daily enter into the process of doing your part to move toward your goal. Be patient, do the work.
5. Transform and Renew Your Mind. (Romans 12:2) How? By the renewing of your mind as you read and study God's word. We are not to conform and do what everyone else is doing. We are told to think differently and to love others more than ourself.
6. Think positive thoughts. (Philippians 4:8) Positive thinking is the food for your mind. Spiritual warfare takes place in the mind. Think on the things that are true, pure, and praiseworthy.
This is how to follow God and achieve your goals - which should line up with His goals for you. His has a plan and a purpose for you. Friend, He loves you and His plan for you is good. You can trust that what He is doing is for His glory and for your good.
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164: Walking in Your True Identity
We have been talking about our identity. If you haven't already listened, check out Episode 162 and 163. It is so important that you learn to walk in your true identity as a Daughter of the King.
Ephesians 4 & 5 is a great place to start to get on the right path. You should no longer be living, being, or acting as you did before you knew Jesus. You are a new person and should be living, being, and acting as a child of God. We will surely mess from time to time. But if we do not surrender and choose to live His way then we will never find our way there.
It begins with knowing the truth of God's word and walking with Jesus who is Truth. Be sure to visit engageformore.com and grab a truth journal today.
We are to talk on the character of our Father and imitate His behavior. His way is best. His ways are higher. We are to grow - aka transform - to become more like Him. We are to be the bigger person every time.
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163: Identity Theft | Stop Believing the Lies
We are continuing our conversation about identity. We are created by God, in the image of God. This is the beginning of us understanding who we really are. Be sure to listen to Episode 162 Who Are You?
Today, consider that you may have been a victim of identity theft. If you are believing the lies of the enemy instead of believing God's truth, then you are confused about who you are. Your worth and your value are instilled in you by our Creator. Nothing you have done or said has diminished that one bit. Be aware that Satan will use whatever he can to steal your identity. Don't fall victim to him.
It all begins with a decision. Who and what will we believe? We can choose to believe the word of God and live in His truth. Think through what lies are you believing and what truth do you need to replace that with?
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Episode 162: Who Are you?
First, we must recognize the importance of understanding our identity is found in who Jesus is and what He has done. We must learn to distinguish the difference between the lies and the truth. We are created in the image of God. We are His Masterpiece.
As a Daughter of the King, we need to stop the negative self-talk, the self-doubt, and stop listening to who the world says we are. We need to get into God's word and know who it is that He says we are. We are His and He is ours.
As a Daughter of the King, He is always with us. He is our good, good Father. We can know that anything that comes our way first goes through His hands. He is at work on our behalf, He will defend us, protect us, lead us, and guide us. We can trust Him and rest in Him - even when it makes no sense.
Today is the day to decide that we trust Him. We stand firm on His promises. We believe His word is true.
Take some time to read and study Ephesians 1. Reading God's word is how you get to know who God is. As you read it, ask Him what He want you to know. Look for how you apply His word to your everyday life.
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161: Stop Conforming to the World
Spend some time studying Romans 12:1-2. We are not to conform to the world and for ourselves. A good question to ask yourself is "What would Jesus do if He were me?". If we are anxious, overwhelmed, and hurrying - we are conforming.
Transformation begins with our thoughts. How do we change the way we think? We change what we feed it everyday. Are we feeding it the world or are we feeding it God's word?
How eager are you to grow and become more like Jesus? The answer to that question will tell you everything you need to know. We should have a desire to surrender, to grow, and to become more and more like Jesus.How do we transform?
1. Recognize our life is not to be all about me.
2. Our life is to be all about Him.
3. Be honest with ourselves about where we are.
4. Identify the lies we believe and exchange them with the truth of God's word.
5. Those around us should see a change in us.
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