How Do I Ask God So I Can Receive?
Bible, Women & Bathrobes, Episode 41
Sermon on the Mount, part 21
Summary
Wendi, Amy & Tamara discuss the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Matthew 7:6-11. They explore the concept of giving and receiving, emphasizing the importance of sharing sacred experiences wisely and not casting pearls before swine. They reflect on the significance of asking and receiving, noting that sometimes answers come in unexpected forms and at unexpected times. They share personal anecdotes about seeking divine guidance and understanding, highlighting the importance of trusting God's timing and asking the right questions. The discussion underscores the idea that God's gifts are abundant and tailored to our needs, even if they don't always align with our initial expectations.
Main Takeaways
· From Amy, “An abundant God, a perfect God, a good God, a loving God, sees how strong I am, and he will not withhold anything that I absolutely need now or even want he but he will, financially seems to be blaring in my head right now, and maybe this is a problem for a lot of people, but when finances seem to run low, I just keep thinking, God. God loves his people so much, and he knows how long we can withstand and that will make us stronger, just like weightlifting or running a race, running an endurance race. He won't, he won't push us too far. He won't make us go so far that we collapse, unless he's right there to catch us. He it. He's just a good, abundant God that we need to trust, that He loves us that much. The gifts are coming. The gifts are all around us.”
· From Wendi, “If we ask for those good gifts and those things, He loves us enough, He wants to bless us. He wants to give things to us, and just to trust His timing in those windows of opportunities. . . He knows the desires of our heart, and He will bless us accordingly, in the right timing and in accordance to our eternal best interest, what's best for us..”
· From Tamara, “If you've asked for something and you feel like you're not getting the answer, perhaps ask Him to open your eyes to see the ways He's answering it, or to help shift your perspective to understand how He's answering that in the best way possible, so that you can see those gifts, because that is something that I was missing.”
Today’s Podcast Hosts & Guests
Tamara K. Anderson
Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/
Wendi Christensen, LCSW
Wendi is the co-founder of Women Warriors of Light. In addition to being a wife and mother, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience. Wendi is an intuitive counselor helping individuals release pain, renew hope, and restore light through forgiveness. You can find out more about Wendi on her website: https://wendichristensencounseling.com/
Amy Johnson
Amy is a member of our Women Warriors of Light Advisory Board. She is a leader of women, a homemaker, and a licensed cosmetologist. Amy enjoys nurturing women through betrayal trauma to becoming a beacon of support and inspiration.
Transcript
If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/Gods-Perfect-Timing-The-Art-of-Asking-and-Receiving
