S03 Episode 08: Life of the Beloved - Taken (Part 4)

Abiding Together

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 5 March 2018

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

This week we dive into part 4 of "Life of the Beloved" chapter 3, "Taken".

We talk about how being chosen by God does not exclude others, rather it is personal and includes everyone. We also discuss how to unmask the world, declare truth over our lives, and cure the critical heart with gratitude. Hope you enjoy this weeks podcast!

One Thing We Love This Week:

Sr. Miriam's One Thing - "Fearless and Free" study on Ephesians - by Lisa Brenninkmeyer of Walking With Purpose
Michelle's One Thing - Gratitude for the life and legacy of Billy Graham
Heather's One Thing - The Instant Pot. Frozen chicken breasts in 12 minutes people!

Discussion Questions:

God looks upon each of us as unique and chooses us personally. How can you make space to understand this truth more deeply?
Do you sometimes feel like you have to hustle or strive for God's favor and attention?
Gratitude is the cure for complaining and criticism. How can you grow in gratitude?
Do you surround yourself with people that speak goodness, truth, and beauty into your life?

Journal Questions:

We become what we focus on. What is blooming in the garden of your heart these days?
Have you ever felt left out in the Church community? This is not how the Church is meant to be. Consider opening your heart to God's healing and restoration in this area.
In what area of your life do you need to declare and claim God's truth right now? Quote to Ponder:

"When we keep claiming the light, we will find ourselves becoming more and more radiant" - Henri Nouwen

Transcript

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0:00.0	This is a Pasco Media Production. Please visit PascoMedia.com
0:07.0	Hello and welcome to the Abiding Together Podcast where we desire to provide a place of connection
0:17.8	rest and encouragement for all of you who are on the journey with Jesus Christ like we are.
0:22.3	My name is Sister Miriam James and we are headlong into our Lenton book study on Life of
0:26.6	the Beloved so we have another chapter to talk about today and as usual with me are my lovely
0:32.2	lovely friends and co-host of the show Heather Kim and Michelle Benzinger. Michelle how are you today?
0:37.9	I am just quite lovely today sister. It is a beautiful day in Florida and yeah we are excited.
0:45.9	How are you? I'm doing well I just came from Florida actually. There's your neighbor.
0:50.2	So I actually saw your husband at the parrester. We chatted a bit about you how awesome you are.
0:54.3	Tell me more you can keep going. Don't stop.
0:59.3	Let me count the ways.
1:02.3	It was great to see him so I was doing a parish mission there. Just got back and so couple
1:07.3	of days are resting back out on the road again. Lent is knee deep in parish missions you know.
1:12.3	Everybody wants you to come so it's a beautiful thing.
1:14.6	Well everybody wants you to come. I don't know if they are.
1:18.7	You are awesome sister. I was watching you. There was a live stream of one of your parish mission nights and I was just loving it.
1:25.7	You are so gifted. Praise God.
1:27.7	Oh thank you. I mean thanks for the God. How are you Heather?
1:30.7	I'm good. You know, strangely this Canadian kid is in Wyoming this week.
1:35.7	So I'm near Yellowstone. There's beautiful mountains. The sun is shining. It's snowy outside.
1:44.7	I'm in like it. It's like I've gone back to the wild west.
1:48.7	I'm loving Wyoming. It's pretty fun being here.
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