Show Notes
Today’s episode is a beautiful reminder that Jesus doesn’t demand, he invites. In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Patterson of the Wild at Heart women’s team joins Stasi to explore the gentle, persistent ways Jesus invites us into healing, trust, and, ultimately, more union with him. Through their honest stories, Stasi and Michelle talk about learning to recognize his knock, responding without shame, and allowing him to come into the places where we need more of him. Come listen, and be reminded that his love is always pursuing you.
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VERSES:
John 3:16 (NIV) – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Revelation 3:20 (NIV) – Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Matthew 11:28–29 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Psalm 91:1 (NIV) – Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) – Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
Philippians 1:6 (NIV) – …being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Luke 4:18 (NIV) – The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.
….. RESOURCES
Explore the Pause App – Includes the One Minute Pause, 30 Days to Resilience, and the Experience Jesus 20-day program. Simple, beautiful, practices to help you slow down and deepen your union with God. https://www.pauseapp.com/
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