July 10, 2025 • 16 mins
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What does it truly mean to make disciples when everything around you feels like it's crumbling? After enduring the harrowing hours while waiting for my twin grandchildren to reunite with their parents during the devastating Guadalupe River flood, I've reflected deeply on that question. And thus arrived at the explanation that the Great Commission wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for every believer for all times.
When Jesus said "Go and make disciples of all nations," He was establishing the foundation for our purpose on earth. This call to discipleship means surrendering everything: heart, soul, mind, and strength to Christ. It's a complete identity transformation that happens through the power of the Holy Spirit shaping us for His work.
Jesus didn't choose His followers based on impressive credentials. He selected ordinary people—tax collectors and fishermen—who were simply willing to say yes. God isn't searching for perfection in us either; He's looking for availability.
Discipleship happens in the quiet corners of everyday life: bedtime prayers with your children, conversations over coffee with friends, or mentoring someone who's struggling. When we embrace this sacred commission, even our interruptions become divine appointments.
The path isn't without cost. Jesus spoke clearly about placing Him above everything else—even family. This doesn't mean abandoning our responsibilities, but centering Christ in everything. Sometimes this requires stepping away from relationships that hinder the gospel or showing up for others while your own heart is breaking. Yet even in our pain, we remain called.
Let's rise up in faithfulness, making disciples not out of obligation, but because we've experienced the profound love of the One who commissioned us.
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Paula Behrens (00:00):
Have you ever wondered what it really means to
make disciples in today's messyand confusing world?
Are you feeling the pull tolive with deeper purpose, but
you just don't know where tostart?
And when tragedy strikes, likethe recent deadly flood in Texas
, do you find yourself askinghow can I keep going, much less
be a faithful disciple of Christ?
(00:21):
Today's episode dives into theheart of disciple making what it
is, why it matters and howordinary people like you and me
are called to carry out thisextraordinary mission.
Even in the midst ofheartbreak, we are called to
follow boldly in the footstepsof our Lord and love others
deeply.
In other words, we are to liveon purpose in Christ.
(00:43):
When I first began my seminarywork while serving two church
congregations full-time,everyone assumed I had my daily
devotional time perfectlyorganized.
But, truth be told, there weremornings I could barely find
five minutes to catch my breath,let alone dive into deep
reflection.
One day, as I rushed out thedoor with mismatched shoes, I
(01:04):
realized that even in my chaosthere was a lesson.
Embracing God's grace andself-forgiveness, I realized
that true success in mydevotional life requires
prioritizing my spiritualpractices.
Are you finding it challengingto maintain your spiritual
practices or yearning for a morepeaceful God-aligned day.
I'm Paula and I've been theretoo.
(01:26):
Balancing spiritual habits witha busy life can be difficult.
I longed for a deeperconnection with God, but
struggled with consistency.
Then I found the perfectapproach.
If you seek simple ways todeepen your connection with God,
this podcast is for you.
Hey friend, I want to personallyinvite you to the Aroma of
(01:46):
Christ Coaching Hour.
This isn't just another Biblestudy or spiritual to-do list.
It's a deeply intentionalone-on-one session where you'll
create a devotional routine thatfits your life and reignites
your love for "time with God,"all while using your senses.
We'll partner together todesign a peaceful,
Christ-centered routine thathelps you breathe again
(02:07):
spiritually and emotionally.
You'll walk away with clarity,focus and a renewed connection
to the Holy Spirit.
And right now, because of thestate of grieving we find our
nation in, we will also dedicatepart of our time to addressing
any stress or anxiety you may beexperiencing.
Through a simple yet powerfulmodality, using essential oils
and guided steps, you'll havethe opportunity to realize
(02:30):
emotional healing and a deepersense of peace.
As your anxiety is lowered, youwill then be better equipped to
grow into the faithful discipleyou were called to be.
Book your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/c oaching (no spaces).
(02:50):
All right, it's time to getstarted.
Grab your Bible, dust off yourjournal and cozy up to your
favorite beverage and let's divein.
As the waters of devastationrecede from the Guadalupe River,
our nation still mourns deeply,prays earnestly, and leans into
hope beyond hope.
I personally hold close themiracle that my own grand twins,
(03:14):
my precious grandson andgranddaughter survived that
flood, and I know that while Iclung to hope and prayer for
their safety, God held them andmany others in his mighty hands.
But even in the midst of chaos,we're reminded that our calling
to follow Christ and to leadothers to him remains as urgent
and sacred as ever.
(03:35):
In Matthew, chapter 28, verse 19through 20, Jesus leaves us
with a command, not just asuggestion, saying: Go and make
disciples of all nations.
These were some of his finalwords before ascending into
heaven, a commissioning andfoundation for every believer's
purpose on this earth.
In these words, Jesus wasn'tjust sending out his 12 closest
(03:59):
followers, he was sending outall who love him.
That means every believer,including you and me.
But what does it really mean tomake disciples, and how do we
live that out in the messinessof everyday life, even during
grief, stress and exhaustion?
Well, Jesus answers thisquestion not only with his words
(04:20):
, but also with his life.
Let's begin in Matthew, chapter4, verse 19, where Jesus first
extends his invitation (04:27):
Follow me and I will make you fishers
of men.
That short sentence contains aworld of change.
Jesus wasn't offering aself-help plan or a new hobby.
He was offering a new identity.
His call to discipleship wasn'tjust a call to hang around a
(04:48):
wise teacher or to add aspiritual element to an
otherwise ordinary life, it wasa divine reordering of purpose.
The invitation from Jesuscontinues to reach out to each
of us today, encouraging us towalk alongside him, learn from
his teachings and embody hisexample.
To be a disciple is to live insurrender heart, soul, mind and
(05:12):
strength, in surrender to theOne who saves us.
It means following Jesus notonly when it's convenient or
socially acceptable, but all thetime.
It's about laying down ourcomforts, preferences and dreams
, if need be, to pick up hismission.
But the amazing thing is thatthis level of commitment is not
(05:32):
something we muster up in ourown strength.
Instead, it happens through ourwillingness to invite the Holy
Spirit to mold us, shape us, andstrengthen us for the work at
hand.
Being a disciple is deeplypersonal, yes, but it's never
private.
Jesus never called anyone tofaithfulness that stopped with
(05:53):
personal salvation.
His call has always includedaction, to be a disciple and
then to make disciples.
We see this so beautifully inLuke, chapter 6, verse 12
through 16, where Jesus callsthe first twelve.
Scripture tells us that Jesusspent the entire night in prayer
(06:13):
.
He sought the Father's heart.
He didn't rush and he didn'tchoose those first twelve based
on popularity or charisma.
This moment reveals a key truth.
Disciple-making is birthedthrough intimacy with God.
If Jesus, the Son of God,needed to withdraw and pray
(06:34):
before selecting his disciples,how much more must we lean into
prayer as we prepare to shareGod's Good News with the ones he
puts in our path?
And let's not miss this.
Jesus chose ordinary people atax collector, fishermen, a
zealot, people who didn't haveresumes but who were willing to
(06:57):
say yes.
The same is true today.
God isn't looking forperfection.
He's looking for availability.
He's looking for a heart thatsays: Here I am, Lord.
Send me.
Throughout his life, Jesusdidn't just teach in sermons or
speeches.
He walked alongside hisdisciples.
He ate with them, he traveledwith them, he comforted them and
(07:20):
he also corrected them.
His model of discipleship wasdeeply rooted in relationship.
He lived out the truth that hetaught, showing them how to pray
, how to forgive, how to serveand suffer well.
When we consider our call tomake disciples, we must remember
that people need more than justwords, more than just
(07:42):
information.
They need someone to model forthem.
They need to see the gospellived out in you and me and in
all Christians.
That leads us back to the heartof the gospel, the Great
Commission, where Jesus says (07:56):
Go , therefore, and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them,teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you.
Jesus was not leaving any roomfor inactivity.
He didn't say (08:09):
If you feel like it, go.
He said go.
This commission extends farbeyond pastors, missionaries,
seminary students and Sundayschool teachers.
It belongs to every woman, man,youth and child who has
encountered the saving grace ofJesus.
Whether you are a teacher, anurse, a stay-at-home mom or dad
, a grandmother or a pastor, ifChrist is in you, his commission
(08:34):
is for you.
And here's what's so powerful.
Making disciples doesn'trequire a pulpit or a stage.
It begins in the quiet placesof your life, in the bedtime
prayers with your children, inthe conversations over coffee
with a friend, in the way youlove your neighbor, or mentor a
new believer.
(08:55):
When we embrace this commission,Jesus Calling, our lives take
on eternal significance.
We begin to see relationshipsas sacred ground, interruptions
as divine appointments andchallenges as growth
opportunities.
We stop measuring our lives byproductivity and start measuring
them by impact.
(09:16):
Still, that doesn't mean itwill be without cost.
Jesus was honest about the cost.
In Luke, chapter 14, verses 25through 33, he says that we must
be willing to "hate" or loveour families less, and even our
own lives, in comparison to ourdevotion and love for him.
That's the key, in comparisonto our devotion and love for him
(09:40):
.
Jesus was speaking with clarity.
To follow him means choosinghim above everything else.
That doesn't mean we abandonour responsibilities or neglect
our loved ones.
Instead, it means placingChrist at the center, ensuring
that everything we say, do andthink flows from a deep love for
(10:02):
Christ and his mission.
This might occasionally requirestepping away from relationships
that hinder the Good News ofChrist, placing those loved ones
in God's competent hands andtrusting that he will guide them
and work in their livesaccording to his perfect will.
And it doesn't stop there.
Jesus says we must denyourselves, take up our cross
(10:25):
daily and follow him.
That cross represents sacrifice, not just once, but daily.
That might look like forgivingwhen it's hard, serving when
you're tired, or speaking truthwhen it's uncomfortable.
It might even look like showingup for someone else when your
own heart is grieving, like I'vehad to do these past few days
(10:48):
as our community reels from theGuadalupe River tragedy.
To be honest, in those first fewhours of July 4th, when the
flood hit the camps and I was soworried about my grandchildren,
disciple-making wasn't thefirst thing on my mind.
It was still there in the backof my mind, but it certainly
wasn't the first.
My prayers were raw, my faithfelt fragile, but as I cried out
(11:11):
to God hour after hour,something settled in my spirit,
a peace not of my own doing.
When I finally heard the news,16 long hours later, that my
grand twins had been reunitedwith their parents, I wept with
relief and thankfulness and Iremembered, even in our darkest
(11:32):
moments, we are still called.
God still has work for us to do.
So how do we begin to makedisciples in our daily lives in
a practical way?
Well, it starts withrelationships, authentic,
sometimes messy, but alwaysgrace-filled relationships.
Making disciples isn't aprogram or a formula, it's a
(11:53):
lifestyle.
Begin by asking God to show youwho in your life needs
encouragement, guidance orsimply someone to walk with them
through it all.
It could be a young person inyour church, a co-worker, a
neighbor or even someone in yourfamily.
Invite them into your life,share meals, ask questions, pray
with them, be honest about yourown journey, the victories and
(12:16):
the struggles.
As you do, speak truth, pointthem to scripture, model prayer
and, most of all, be available.
And don't underestimate thepower of your everyday witness,
the way you respond to stressfulsituations, the peace you carry
in trials, the love you extendto difficult people, that's
discipleship in action.
(12:38):
Also, remember that sharing thegospel is not a
one-size-fits-all effort.
God has uniquely endowed youwith specific gifts, experiences
and a testimony that can speakpowerfully into someone else's
life.
Your story, your survival, yourhope, God can use all of that.
As you pour into othersconsider small group settings or
(12:59):
mentoring opportunities.
And if you're feelingoverwhelmed or unsure of where
to start, that's why I offer the"Aroma of Christ Coaching
Hour," to help you find clarity,healing, strategy, and
spiritual growth.
During this Zoom session, youwill learn how to immerse
yourself in prayer and God'sWord, utilizing the natural
gifts of essential oils torealize more deeply his presence
(13:22):
.
It's not about the oilsthemselves, but rather how God
employs his creation to remindus of his nearness.
If the recent events have leftyou shaken or searching for
peace, which I have a feeling isa whole lot of us.
I want you to know that you'renot alone.
Given these recent challenges,we will also dedicate part of
our time to addressing anystress or anxiety you may be
(13:44):
experiencing.
Through a simple yet powerfulmodality, using essential oils
and guided steps, you'll havethe opportunity to realize
emotional healing and a deepersense of peace.
As your anxiety is lowered, youwill then be better equipped to
grow into the faithful discipleyou are called to be.
Discipleship is not just aboutwhat we do.
(14:05):
It's about who we become.
As we follow Jesus closely, weare transformed, and out of that
transformation flows influence,guidance and legacy.
That's why this episode istitled "Affirmed and Equipped:
Positive Affirmations for theChristian Disciple.
" As you disciple others, youneed to hear these truths:
(14:27):
You are chosen, you are capable,you are called, you are not
alone.
These are not empty words.
They are affirmations groundedin scripture and rooted in the
reality of God's power andamazing grace.
As followers of Christ, we mustspeak life over ourselves, just
as we pour life into others.
Affirmations like (14:48):
I am empowered by the Holy Spirit, or
God has equipped me for everygood work, helps to reframe our
thinking and ground our identityin Christ.
Let's not settle for a quietfaith.
Let's embrace the call to walkin purpose, to disciple with
intention and to live boldly forChrist, no matter the cost.
(15:09):
Because even in our pain, evenin the floods, we are still
called.
Let's rise up in faithfulnessand make disciples, not just
because we're told to, butbecause we've experienced the
deep love of the One who callsus to do so.
(15:29):
Thank you for tuning in todayand remember, just like setting
biblical boundaries, it's okayto say no to things that don't
serve you well, like that thirdpiece of cake at the church
potluck.
If you've enjoyed this episode,we would truly appreciate it if
you would take just a fewmoments to follow the show and
leave a review.
Also, prayerfully considerinvesting just one hour to
(15:53):
deepen your faith and nurtureyour spiritual growth.
In your Aroma of ChristCoaching Hour you will discover
how to craft a personalizeddevotional routine that will fit
perfectly into your busyschedule, incorporate essential
oils into your spiritualpractices, create an
easy-to-follow tracking plan forconsistency, and learn tried
and true strategies toexperience your quiet time with
(16:16):
God, not just as a routine, butas a joyful journey.
Schedule your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/ coaching (no spaces).
Be sure to check the show notesfor all the links.
Join us next week as wecontinue to discover how to live
(16:40):
on purpose in Christ.
Until then, keep leaning intohim and walking in his wisdom.
See you next time.
Have you ever wondered what it really means to
make disciples in today's messyand confusing world?
Are you feeling the pull tolive with deeper purpose, but
you just don't know where tostart?
And when tragedy strikes, likethe recent deadly flood in Texas
, do you find yourself askinghow can I keep going, much less
be a faithful disciple of Christ?
(00:21):
Today's episode dives into theheart of disciple making what it
is, why it matters and howordinary people like you and me
are called to carry out thisextraordinary mission.
Even in the midst ofheartbreak, we are called to
follow boldly in the footstepsof our Lord and love others
deeply.
In other words, we are to liveon purpose in Christ.
(00:43):
When I first began my seminarywork while serving two church
congregations full-time,everyone assumed I had my daily
devotional time perfectlyorganized.
But, truth be told, there weremornings I could barely find
five minutes to catch my breath,let alone dive into deep
reflection.
One day, as I rushed out thedoor with mismatched shoes, I
(01:04):
realized that even in my chaosthere was a lesson.
Embracing God's grace andself-forgiveness, I realized
that true success in mydevotional life requires
prioritizing my spiritualpractices.
Are you finding it challengingto maintain your spiritual
practices or yearning for a morepeaceful God-aligned day.
I'm Paula and I've been theretoo.
(01:26):
Balancing spiritual habits witha busy life can be difficult.
I longed for a deeperconnection with God, but
struggled with consistency.
Then I found the perfectapproach.
If you seek simple ways todeepen your connection with God,
this podcast is for you.
Hey friend, I want to personallyinvite you to the Aroma of
(01:46):
Christ Coaching Hour.
This isn't just another Biblestudy or spiritual to-do list.
It's a deeply intentionalone-on-one session where you'll
create a devotional routine thatfits your life and reignites
your love for "time with God,"all while using your senses.
We'll partner together todesign a peaceful,
Christ-centered routine thathelps you breathe again
(02:07):
spiritually and emotionally.
You'll walk away with clarity,focus and a renewed connection
to the Holy Spirit.
And right now, because of thestate of grieving we find our
nation in, we will also dedicatepart of our time to addressing
any stress or anxiety you may beexperiencing.
Through a simple yet powerfulmodality, using essential oils
and guided steps, you'll havethe opportunity to realize
(02:30):
emotional healing and a deepersense of peace.
As your anxiety is lowered, youwill then be better equipped to
grow into the faithful discipleyou were called to be.
Book your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/c oaching (no spaces).
(02:50):
All right, it's time to getstarted.
Grab your Bible, dust off yourjournal and cozy up to your
favorite beverage and let's divein.
As the waters of devastationrecede from the Guadalupe River,
our nation still mourns deeply,prays earnestly, and leans into
hope beyond hope.
I personally hold close themiracle that my own grand twins,
(03:14):
my precious grandson andgranddaughter survived that
flood, and I know that while Iclung to hope and prayer for
their safety, God held them andmany others in his mighty hands.
But even in the midst of chaos,we're reminded that our calling
to follow Christ and to leadothers to him remains as urgent
and sacred as ever.
(03:35):
In Matthew, chapter 28, verse 19through 20, Jesus leaves us
with a command, not just asuggestion, saying: Go and make
disciples of all nations.
These were some of his finalwords before ascending into
heaven, a commissioning andfoundation for every believer's
purpose on this earth.
In these words, Jesus wasn'tjust sending out his 12 closest
(03:59):
followers, he was sending outall who love him.
That means every believer,including you and me.
But what does it really mean tomake disciples, and how do we
live that out in the messinessof everyday life, even during
grief, stress and exhaustion?
Well, Jesus answers thisquestion not only with his words
(04:20):
, but also with his life.
Let's begin in Matthew, chapter4, verse 19, where Jesus first
extends his invitation (04:27):
Follow me and I will make you fishers
of men.
That short sentence contains aworld of change.
Jesus wasn't offering aself-help plan or a new hobby.
He was offering a new identity.
His call to discipleship wasn'tjust a call to hang around a
(04:48):
wise teacher or to add aspiritual element to an
otherwise ordinary life, it wasa divine reordering of purpose.
The invitation from Jesuscontinues to reach out to each
of us today, encouraging us towalk alongside him, learn from
his teachings and embody hisexample.
To be a disciple is to live insurrender heart, soul, mind and
(05:12):
strength, in surrender to theOne who saves us.
It means following Jesus notonly when it's convenient or
socially acceptable, but all thetime.
It's about laying down ourcomforts, preferences and dreams
, if need be, to pick up hismission.
But the amazing thing is thatthis level of commitment is not
(05:32):
something we muster up in ourown strength.
Instead, it happens through ourwillingness to invite the Holy
Spirit to mold us, shape us, andstrengthen us for the work at
hand.
Being a disciple is deeplypersonal, yes, but it's never
private.
Jesus never called anyone tofaithfulness that stopped with
(05:53):
personal salvation.
His call has always includedaction, to be a disciple and
then to make disciples.
We see this so beautifully inLuke, chapter 6, verse 12
through 16, where Jesus callsthe first twelve.
Scripture tells us that Jesusspent the entire night in prayer
(06:13):
.
He sought the Father's heart.
He didn't rush and he didn'tchoose those first twelve based
on popularity or charisma.
This moment reveals a key truth.
Disciple-making is birthedthrough intimacy with God.
If Jesus, the Son of God,needed to withdraw and pray
(06:34):
before selecting his disciples,how much more must we lean into
prayer as we prepare to shareGod's Good News with the ones he
puts in our path?
And let's not miss this.
Jesus chose ordinary people atax collector, fishermen, a
zealot, people who didn't haveresumes but who were willing to
(06:57):
say yes.
The same is true today.
God isn't looking forperfection.
He's looking for availability.
He's looking for a heart thatsays: Here I am, Lord.
Send me.
Throughout his life, Jesusdidn't just teach in sermons or
speeches.
He walked alongside hisdisciples.
He ate with them, he traveledwith them, he comforted them and
(07:20):
he also corrected them.
His model of discipleship wasdeeply rooted in relationship.
He lived out the truth that hetaught, showing them how to pray
, how to forgive, how to serveand suffer well.
When we consider our call tomake disciples, we must remember
that people need more than justwords, more than just
(07:42):
information.
They need someone to model forthem.
They need to see the gospellived out in you and me and in
all Christians.
That leads us back to the heartof the gospel, the Great
Commission, where Jesus says (07:56):
Go , therefore, and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them,teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you.
Jesus was not leaving any roomfor inactivity.
He didn't say (08:09):
If you feel like it, go.
He said go.
This commission extends farbeyond pastors, missionaries,
seminary students and Sundayschool teachers.
It belongs to every woman, man,youth and child who has
encountered the saving grace ofJesus.
Whether you are a teacher, anurse, a stay-at-home mom or dad
, a grandmother or a pastor, ifChrist is in you, his commission
(08:34):
is for you.
And here's what's so powerful.
Making disciples doesn'trequire a pulpit or a stage.
It begins in the quiet placesof your life, in the bedtime
prayers with your children, inthe conversations over coffee
with a friend, in the way youlove your neighbor, or mentor a
new believer.
(08:55):
When we embrace this commission,Jesus Calling, our lives take
on eternal significance.
We begin to see relationshipsas sacred ground, interruptions
as divine appointments andchallenges as growth
opportunities.
We stop measuring our lives byproductivity and start measuring
them by impact.
(09:16):
Still, that doesn't mean itwill be without cost.
Jesus was honest about the cost.
In Luke, chapter 14, verses 25through 33, he says that we must
be willing to "hate" or loveour families less, and even our
own lives, in comparison to ourdevotion and love for him.
That's the key, in comparisonto our devotion and love for him
(09:40):
.
Jesus was speaking with clarity.
To follow him means choosinghim above everything else.
That doesn't mean we abandonour responsibilities or neglect
our loved ones.
Instead, it means placingChrist at the center, ensuring
that everything we say, do andthink flows from a deep love for
(10:02):
Christ and his mission.
This might occasionally requirestepping away from relationships
that hinder the Good News ofChrist, placing those loved ones
in God's competent hands andtrusting that he will guide them
and work in their livesaccording to his perfect will.
And it doesn't stop there.
Jesus says we must denyourselves, take up our cross
(10:25):
daily and follow him.
That cross represents sacrifice, not just once, but daily.
That might look like forgivingwhen it's hard, serving when
you're tired, or speaking truthwhen it's uncomfortable.
It might even look like showingup for someone else when your
own heart is grieving, like I'vehad to do these past few days
(10:48):
as our community reels from theGuadalupe River tragedy.
To be honest, in those first fewhours of July 4th, when the
flood hit the camps and I was soworried about my grandchildren,
disciple-making wasn't thefirst thing on my mind.
It was still there in the backof my mind, but it certainly
wasn't the first.
My prayers were raw, my faithfelt fragile, but as I cried out
(11:11):
to God hour after hour,something settled in my spirit,
a peace not of my own doing.
When I finally heard the news,16 long hours later, that my
grand twins had been reunitedwith their parents, I wept with
relief and thankfulness and Iremembered, even in our darkest
(11:32):
moments, we are still called.
God still has work for us to do.
So how do we begin to makedisciples in our daily lives in
a practical way?
Well, it starts withrelationships, authentic,
sometimes messy, but alwaysgrace-filled relationships.
Making disciples isn't aprogram or a formula, it's a
(11:53):
lifestyle.
Begin by asking God to show youwho in your life needs
encouragement, guidance orsimply someone to walk with them
through it all.
It could be a young person inyour church, a co-worker, a
neighbor or even someone in yourfamily.
Invite them into your life,share meals, ask questions, pray
with them, be honest about yourown journey, the victories and
(12:16):
the struggles.
As you do, speak truth, pointthem to scripture, model prayer
and, most of all, be available.
And don't underestimate thepower of your everyday witness,
the way you respond to stressfulsituations, the peace you carry
in trials, the love you extendto difficult people, that's
discipleship in action.
(12:38):
Also, remember that sharing thegospel is not a
one-size-fits-all effort.
God has uniquely endowed youwith specific gifts, experiences
and a testimony that can speakpowerfully into someone else's
life.
Your story, your survival, yourhope, God can use all of that.
As you pour into othersconsider small group settings or
(12:59):
mentoring opportunities.
And if you're feelingoverwhelmed or unsure of where
to start, that's why I offer the"Aroma of Christ Coaching
Hour," to help you find clarity,healing, strategy, and
spiritual growth.
During this Zoom session, youwill learn how to immerse
yourself in prayer and God'sWord, utilizing the natural
gifts of essential oils torealize more deeply his presence
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.
It's not about the oilsthemselves, but rather how God
employs his creation to remindus of his nearness.
If the recent events have leftyou shaken or searching for
peace, which I have a feeling isa whole lot of us.
I want you to know that you'renot alone.
Given these recent challenges,we will also dedicate part of
our time to addressing anystress or anxiety you may be
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experiencing.
Through a simple yet powerfulmodality, using essential oils
and guided steps, you'll havethe opportunity to realize
emotional healing and a deepersense of peace.
As your anxiety is lowered, youwill then be better equipped to
grow into the faithful discipleyou are called to be.
Discipleship is not just aboutwhat we do.
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It's about who we become.
As we follow Jesus closely, weare transformed, and out of that
transformation flows influence,guidance and legacy.
That's why this episode istitled "Affirmed and Equipped:
Positive Affirmations for theChristian Disciple.
" As you disciple others, youneed to hear these truths:
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You are chosen, you are capable,you are called, you are not
alone.
These are not empty words.
They are affirmations groundedin scripture and rooted in the
reality of God's power andamazing grace.
As followers of Christ, we mustspeak life over ourselves, just
as we pour life into others.
Affirmations like (14:48):
I am empowered by the Holy Spirit, or
God has equipped me for everygood work, helps to reframe our
thinking and ground our identityin Christ.
Let's not settle for a quietfaith.
Let's embrace the call to walkin purpose, to disciple with
intention and to live boldly forChrist, no matter the cost.
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Because even in our pain, evenin the floods, we are still
called.
Let's rise up in faithfulnessand make disciples, not just
because we're told to, butbecause we've experienced the
deep love of the One who callsus to do so.
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Thank you for tuning in todayand remember, just like setting
biblical boundaries, it's okayto say no to things that don't
serve you well, like that thirdpiece of cake at the church
potluck.
If you've enjoyed this episode,we would truly appreciate it if
you would take just a fewmoments to follow the show and
leave a review.
Also, prayerfully considerinvesting just one hour to
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deepen your faith and nurtureyour spiritual growth.
In your Aroma of ChristCoaching Hour you will discover
how to craft a personalizeddevotional routine that will fit
perfectly into your busyschedule, incorporate essential
oils into your spiritualpractices, create an
easy-to-follow tracking plan forconsistency, and learn tried
and true strategies toexperience your quiet time with
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God, not just as a routine, butas a joyful journey.
Schedule your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/ coaching (no spaces).
Be sure to check the show notesfor all the links.
Join us next week as wecontinue to discover how to live
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on purpose in Christ.
Until then, keep leaning intohim and walking in his wisdom.
See you next time.
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