When we use our words, do we always mean what we say? "Come quickly Lord Jesus" may be a phrase that you've spoken boldly out loud, or quietly whispered in desperation. In a world that changes by the minute and where tragedy appears to be magnified across the globe we reach for these words of rescue. Do we crave God, or do we want Him to rescue us from the mess of the world around us? In the middle of it all, what is truly God's greatest desire is for us?

#Blessed. We've all used that a time or two when posting on social media. Or maybe it has come up in a conversation with friends. Are we using this word lightly when we talk with others? Lisa will share a few ways that our views around the word “blessed” are developed over time. Being blessed doesn't have to do with luck, God having favorites, or Him wanting to heap wealth on to someone. Let's listen in for what kind of behavior results in kingdom rewards and blessed favor.

There have most likely been times in your life when you have felt God's presence more than others. Maybe it's been in church, at a conference/retreat, during worship, or even in a crisis. When these moments occur how do you explain it to someone else? Do you use a familiar phrase when sharing, 'God showed up'? Lisa pulls back the layers in this short and simple phrase and shares some inaccuracies that we might not have thought of before today. Tune in to find out!

Over time someone has probably said this to you, or maybe you've said it yourself, 'everything happens for a reason.' Is this really true? Lisa shares two thoughts on why we might have used this common phrase. Can God take the ugliest of things and work them together for good? You'll want to listen to the very end as Lisa shares the verse that gives a resounding yes to this question.

You've probably heard the familiar phrase, “God won't give you more than you can handle.” Where in the Bible is this found, or is it even there? In a world where we will experience both the hard and the good, God's love for us never changes. We have a way out and it all comes down to one thing...where we put our hope.

Welcome to the post shopping fast show - you did it! What now? A change in mindset happens when you areaware that the appetite for the things you have given up might be lingering. But, don't be anxious moving forward as Lisa shares three valuable tips for a successful transition off your fast that you don't want to miss.