September 25, 2024 The Fight for Your Sacred SpaceLISA BEVERE Lee en español "And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." Mark 3:25 (ESV)  Mark 3:25 addresses spiritual kingdoms when it says "a house [that] is divided against itself ... will not be able to stand." But in another sense ... how many women are like "divided houses"? What I mean by this is that we have a love-hate relationship with the way God has made us as women. Think about how often we criticize and compare our bodies rather than celebrate them. We recite scriptures that affirm our value and worth, such as Psalm 139, which tells us we are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we often behave in a way that contradicts this, as if somehow God made a mistake with us. Part of us wants to believe what God speaks over us, but another part falls prey to the taunts of our enemy, the one who attempts to distort the very image of God in us, which He calls "wonderful." I remember when I became a divided house, uncomfortable in my own skin. As a child and teenager, I was subjected to harsh criticism about my body from people I trusted. Comments like "you're too fat" or "no one will want to date you" were all too common. Perhaps you can relate, having endured your own onslaught of criticism, whether from others or yourself. These attacks on our physical form further reinforce our insecurities while simultaneously fragmenting our sacred spaces - causing rifts between our hearts, souls and bodies. The truth we know and the emotions we feel are divided. And for me, I carried this divide well into my adult years. There are many reasons why our bodies may feel like a prison we long to escape. Women of all ages are being constantly inundated with messaging that tells them they will never be enough. I still wrestle with these taunts from time to time. And if I'm honest, I don't think they'll ever stop. For me, the path to a house made whole came through learning to renew my mind, as Romans 12:2 instructs: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (ESV). Our healing won't come until we allow God to help us change the way we view our bodies. Let's face it: If God calls our bodies "holy and acceptable" (Romans 12:1, ESV), who are we to call them wholly unacceptable? If we despise our bodies, how can they ever be vehicles of worship? Lovely one, here's what I want to remind you: It is imperative we remember that our bodies are sacred spaces created to glorify God. And the enemy of our souls is also the enemy of our bodies. Rather than agree with Satan’s lies, let's agree with God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Together, let's reclaim our God-given identity. Heavenly Father, thank You that I am made in Your image. I break agreements I've made with the lies of the enemy about my body. You have full permission to change my perspective. Help me to see myself as fearfully and wonderfully made. In Jesus' Name, Amen.  OUR FAVORITE THINGS Lisa Bevere's newest book, The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity, is an urgent call for women to understand their value and purpose while taking their place in this spiritual battleground. You can purchase your copy here! ENGAGE You can connect with Lisa on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter). Tune in to her podcast, The Fight for Female, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about Lisa, her resources and her speaking schedule at LisaBevere.com. Enter to WIN your very own copy of The Fight for Female by Lisa Bevere. To celebrate this book, Lisa's publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We'll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, September 30, 2024.} FOR DEEPER STUDY Romans 12:1, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (ESV). Psalm 139:13-14, "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well" (ESV). In what ways have you lived as a house divided? What is one thing you can do to reconnect with your body, to see it as a sacred space created by God? © 2024 by Lisa Bevere. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post The Fight for Your Sacred Space –  Encouragement for Today – September 25, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Stay Attached to JesusBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading"I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." – John 15:5 Listen or Read Below: We are distracted from the moment we wake up. Before we can spend time in the Word of God with Jesus, and before we put our feet on the ground, we wake up with notifications from the world on our devices or needs from our spouses or kids and other demands that call for our attention. Not only that, but most of us are so into our routines that without even thinking about it, we go about our day on our own, rather than stay attached to Jesus. As today's scripture verse says, if we remain in Jesus, we are promised a gift of fruit. Not just any fruit, but fruits of the Spirit, which consists of "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," as we are told in Galatians 5:22-23. The key to bearing much fruit in our lives is spending time attached to Jesus. The longer we keep hanging onto him, soaking our time in His Word, filling our minds and hearts with His truth and promises before the world gets hold of our minds, and keeping close to his heart with prayer so our hearts are aligned with His, the more we stay attached to him and the more fruit we bear. What a beautiful tradeoff! Today's verse also says that for apart from me you can do nothing. We often turn to our own willpower or try to control our lives by producing our own love and joy and peace and all the fruit. And sometimes our efforts are rewarded, and we may experience fruitful times in our lives from our own doing. But that fruit is only temporary and not long-lasting for they will never fully satisfy. In John 4, Jesus met a woman at a well that He told her to stop going to other empty wells in life for she was going from husband to husband and not seeing the fruit. He told her that "those who drink water I will give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring withing them..." Jesus is our only source who will bear fruit that lasts, fruit that is bubbling and overflowing. Let's start attaching to Jesus more in all we do and experience more fruit that never runs dry. Let's pray: Father God,We are so thankful that you loved us so much that you sent your son Jesus in human form to walk this earth and to teach us how to live a life of fruit while still here on earth. Lord, we are sorry for the times that we go about our days and attach to nothing but ourselves or our agenda or the world around us. We know that apart from you, it's an unfruitful and unfulfilling life. Please prompt us throughout the day to always stay attached to you and never stop speaking to you in prayer. Please prompt us to stay so attached to you that we don't turn to other wells in our lives for satisfaction. We know you are the only source but when we stay unattached from you, we often forget this. As we stay attached to you, we fall more in love with you, and we thank you for loving us in return. We praise you God, for you are a good Father.In your name we pray, Jesus, amen. Photo credit: DALL.E2024/ChatGPT-4o Alisha Headley is a writer + speaker who has a desire to meet the everyday woman in her everyday life with biblical truth. Stepping into her true calling, she left the corporate world behind as a former-financial VP to love on her family as a stay-at-home wifey + dog mama, while also being able to pursue her passion as a writer. Healing from a chapter of life consumed with lies she once believed about herself, she is inspired to point women to Christ to experience the freedom + power to overcome those lies with the truth written in God's word. In her free time, Alisha enjoys road trips around the country, working out so she can eat her favorite foods, and creatively styling her outfits with a craft for fashion. Alisha is a proud wifey and dog mama living in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can follow her blog by visiting her website or connect with her on facebook + instagram. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! The post A Prayer to Stay Attached to Jesus – Your Daily Prayer – September 25 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Stay Attached to JesusBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading"I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." – John 15:5 Listen or Read Below: We are distracted from the moment we wake up. Before we can spend time in the Word of God with Jesus, and before we put our feet on the ground, we wake up with notifications from the world on our devices or needs from our spouses or kids and other demands that call for our attention. Not only that, but most of us are so into our routines that without even thinking about it, we go about our day on our own, rather than stay attached to Jesus. As today's scripture verse says, if we remain in Jesus, we are promised a gift of fruit. Not just any fruit, but fruits of the Spirit, which consists of "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," as we are told in Galatians 5:22-23. The key to bearing much fruit in our lives is spending time attached to Jesus. The longer we keep hanging onto him, soaking our time in His Word, filling our minds and hearts with His truth and promises before the world gets hold of our minds, and keeping close to his heart with prayer so our hearts are aligned with His, the more we stay attached to him and the more fruit we bear. What a beautiful tradeoff! Today's verse also says that for apart from me you can do nothing. We often turn to our own willpower or try to control our lives by producing our own love and joy and peace and all the fruit. And sometimes our efforts are rewarded, and we may experience fruitful times in our lives from our own doing. But that fruit is only temporary and not long-lasting for they will never fully satisfy. In John 4, Jesus met a woman at a well that He told her to stop going to other empty wells in life for she was going from husband to husband and not seeing the fruit. He told her that "those who drink water I will give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring withing them..." Jesus is our only source who will bear fruit that lasts, fruit that is bubbling and overflowing. Let's start attaching to Jesus more in all we do and experience more fruit that never runs dry. Let's pray: Father God,We are so thankful that you loved us so much that you sent your son Jesus in human form to walk this earth and to teach us how to live a life of fruit while still here on earth. Lord, we are sorry for the times that we go about our days and attach to nothing but ourselves or our agenda or the world around us. We know that apart from you, it's an unfruitful and unfulfilling life. Please prompt us throughout the day to always stay attached to you and never stop speaking to you in prayer. Please prompt us to stay so attached to you that we don't turn to other wells in our lives for satisfaction. We know you are the only source but when we stay unattached from you, we often forget this. As we stay attached to you, we fall more in love with you, and we thank you for loving us in return. We praise you God, for you are a good Father.In your name we pray, Jesus, amen. Photo credit: DALL.E2024/ChatGPT-4o Alisha Headley is a writer + speaker who has a desire to meet the everyday woman in her everyday life with biblical truth. Stepping into her true calling, she left the corporate world behind as a former-financial VP to love on her family as a stay-at-home wifey + dog mama, while also being able to pursue her passion as a writer. Healing from a chapter of life consumed with lies she once believed about herself, she is inspired to point women to Christ to experience the freedom + power to overcome those lies with the truth written in God's word. In her free time, Alisha enjoys road trips around the country, working out so she can eat her favorite foods, and creatively styling her outfits with a craft for fashion. Alisha is a proud wifey and dog mama living in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can follow her blog by visiting her website or connect with her on facebook + instagram. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! The post A Prayer to Stay Attached to Jesus – Your Daily Prayer – September 25 appeared first on GodUpdates.

September 25, 2024 The Fight for Your Sacred SpaceLISA BEVERE Lee en español "And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." Mark 3:25 (ESV)  Mark 3:25 addresses spiritual kingdoms when it says "a house [that] is divided against itself ... will not be able to stand." But in another sense ... how many women are like "divided houses"? What I mean by this is that we have a love-hate relationship with the way God has made us as women. Think about how often we criticize and compare our bodies rather than celebrate them. We recite scriptures that affirm our value and worth, such as Psalm 139, which tells us we are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we often behave in a way that contradicts this, as if somehow God made a mistake with us. Part of us wants to believe what God speaks over us, but another part falls prey to the taunts of our enemy, the one who attempts to distort the very image of God in us, which He calls "wonderful." I remember when I became a divided house, uncomfortable in my own skin. As a child and teenager, I was subjected to harsh criticism about my body from people I trusted. Comments like "you're too fat" or "no one will want to date you" were all too common. Perhaps you can relate, having endured your own onslaught of criticism, whether from others or yourself. These attacks on our physical form further reinforce our insecurities while simultaneously fragmenting our sacred spaces - causing rifts between our hearts, souls and bodies. The truth we know and the emotions we feel are divided. And for me, I carried this divide well into my adult years. There are many reasons why our bodies may feel like a prison we long to escape. Women of all ages are being constantly inundated with messaging that tells them they will never be enough. I still wrestle with these taunts from time to time. And if I'm honest, I don't think they'll ever stop. For me, the path to a house made whole came through learning to renew my mind, as Romans 12:2 instructs: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (ESV). Our healing won't come until we allow God to help us change the way we view our bodies. Let's face it: If God calls our bodies "holy and acceptable" (Romans 12:1, ESV), who are we to call them wholly unacceptable? If we despise our bodies, how can they ever be vehicles of worship? Lovely one, here's what I want to remind you: It is imperative we remember that our bodies are sacred spaces created to glorify God. And the enemy of our souls is also the enemy of our bodies. Rather than agree with Satan’s lies, let's agree with God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Together, let's reclaim our God-given identity. Heavenly Father, thank You that I am made in Your image. I break agreements I've made with the lies of the enemy about my body. You have full permission to change my perspective. Help me to see myself as fearfully and wonderfully made. In Jesus' Name, Amen.  OUR FAVORITE THINGS Lisa Bevere's newest book, The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity, is an urgent call for women to understand their value and purpose while taking their place in this spiritual battleground. You can purchase your copy here! ENGAGE You can connect with Lisa on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter). Tune in to her podcast, The Fight for Female, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about Lisa, her resources and her speaking schedule at LisaBevere.com. Enter to WIN your very own copy of The Fight for Female by Lisa Bevere. To celebrate this book, Lisa's publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We'll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, September 30, 2024.} FOR DEEPER STUDY Romans 12:1, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (ESV). Psalm 139:13-14, "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well" (ESV). In what ways have you lived as a house divided? What is one thing you can do to reconnect with your body, to see it as a sacred space created by God? © 2024 by Lisa Bevere. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post The Fight for Your Sacred Space –  Encouragement for Today – September 25, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

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