What expectations do you have when you pray?

Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much?

Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in a perpetual Groundhog's Day.

It felt like no one could tell I'd been doing so much, yet I'd been doing everything, So I asked God why.

The answer? 

I’d been doing everything!

Then, God asked me what I expected from Him.

What did I expect from God?

My prayers have changed -

GOD, I expect more. I expect YOU!

That is when the unexpected answers started coming!

One of the things that God did make clear was that I surrender this podcast for now.

Today is June 20th. I have been telling you that I will be taking a sabbatical, and in this episode, I will share why.

The best thing about podcasts is that they don’t disappear! 

The 135 episodes I have already done are still there for you to enjoy and share.

During this time, it would be lovely to get to know you! 

You can stay in touch with me by joining my email, where we can get to know each other better.

I will still be writing, continuing to blog, sharing devotionals, Spiritual Game Planning for upcoming events or situations, and updating on the direction God takes this ministry.  

 I’d love to know  - 

Was there a favorite episode? 

Is there specific way I can pray for you?

Head over to my website, cherifletcher.com, and click Join Cheri.

Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds.

If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds?

As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most important works that God has called Fathers to complete.

My guest, Dean Briggs, a father and stepfather to 7 boys, has carried the weight of this important mission heavily on his shoulders knowing that there are only a few brief years in which men can guide their sons into manhood. 

Dean will share with us:

• The Virtues of Manhood
• How to help boys grow up to be godly men
• Highlights from his book: Brave Quest - An Interactive Journey for Young Men to Help Them Build A Godly Character

This book is a great resource for fathers looking for a fatherhood Spiritual Game Plan!

If you know someone who would enjoy this powerful rite-of-passage system for fathers and sons, be sure to share this and encourage them!

In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”?

In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that is not the purpose of a man.

In this episode, my guest, Brant Hansen, talks us through the godly definition of men and God’s purpose for them.  

Brant emphasizes that manhood is not about being the stereotypical manly or outdoorsman. He believes there should be a vision of masculinity that is beautiful and awesome rather than the toxic and domineering idea of masculinity.

He will share his thoughts on:           

• What a “real man” really is
• Toxic Masculinity
• Being “Keepers of the Garden”

As we celebrate Father's Day this month, I wanted to devote this episode to the "real men" in our lives and offer some tips on how we can lift them up as wives, mothers, sisters, and mentors.

Can you think of a man in your life who might benefit from reaffirming his purpose?

Be sure to share and encourage them!