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Do you need to feel God's presence, power and peace in a regular day? Not just Sunday morning at church — but in the middle of the mess, the pain, the moments you know you cannot do alone. This episode is for you. NEW FREEBIE: If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Get it here: http://kimdolanleto.com/start
I recorded this in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of my life. Not because I had all the answers. Because I needed them too. This is not theory. This is real. And God is real in it. This is the Word of God taught straight for the Christian woman who is done with the world's ways and ready to walk in His power and presence every single day. Inside this episode I am sharing: The real reason you feel God on Sunday but cannot find Him by Monday — and what the Bible says about that gap. What Ecclesiastes teaches us about the God-shaped void that hustle, self-help, and worldly wisdom can never fill. Why so many Christian women are living far below the anointing and authority God has already given them. T he truth about manifestation culture, prosperity preaching, and name it and claim it — and why Romans 1:25 calls us back to the real thing. What Luke 10:19, Romans 8:11, 1 John 2:27, and Acts 1:8 say about the power and authority already living inside you as a daughter of the Most High God. A personal story of standing on the Word of God in the middle of something hard — and the exact declarations I spoke over my situation. This is not another self help system with Jesus sprinkled in. This is identity. Life in Christ. With the Word as your sword your shield and your strength. SCRIPTURES IN THIS EPISODE: Matthew 9:24 — She is not dead she is only sleeping Ecclesiastes 1 — Vanity and the God shaped void John 15:5 — Apart from me you can do nothing Luke 10:19 — I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy Ephesians 2:6 — Seated with Christ in heavenly realms Romans 8:37 — More than conquerors James 4:7 — Resist the devil and he will flee 2 Timothy 1:7 — Spirit of power love and a sound mind 1 John 2:27 — The anointing abides in you 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 — God anointed you and set his seal on you Romans 8:11 — Resurrection power living inside you Acts 1:8 — Dunamis power of the Holy Spirit 1 Peter 2:9 — Chosen royal priesthood holy nation Joel 2:28 — Your daughters will prophesy Romans 1:25 — Exchanging truth for a lie Isaiah 30:15 — In returning and rest is your strength Zechariah 4:6 — Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit Galatians 5:16 — Walk by the Spirit 2 Corinthians 6:17 — Come out and be separate Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart Matthew 11:28-30 — Come to me all who are weary ARE YOU READY TO WALK IN HIS PRESENCE EVERY DAY? My brand new Living God's Way 4-Week Live Mentorship is open now with only 6 spots remaining. This is not a Bible study. Not a devotional. Not a self-help program with Jesus sprinkled in. This is 4 weeks of us walking together through a simple biblical framework — the 3S Path — so that feeling His presence every day becomes your new normal. Not just on Sunday. Only 6 spots left. Starts May 20th. Save your spot here: https://kimdolanleto.com/living-gods-way If this episode spoke to your heart today please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope healing and strength in Jesus. Remember — you are called chosen and set apart. And you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto
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