This week on the Inner Revival podcast, Monika has a conversation with Lauren Snider of Rooted & Established about the importance of Sabbath and surrender in our lives. Lauren shares her journey of learning to rest well and the practical steps she takes to incorporate Sabbath into her life as a busy mom. They emphasize the need to surrender our own plans and trust in God's provision. They encourage listeners to experiment with different ways of resting and to give themselves grace when they fall back into the hustle culture.

Takeaways:

• Start simple and give yourself grace when incorporating Sabbath into your life.
• Include your children in your Sabbath practice and teach them the importance of rest.
• Experiment with different ways of resting and find what works best for you in each season.
• Examine your heart and identify any areas where you may be idolizing your own efforts.
• Resting is an act of surrender and trust in God's provision.
• Resting well requires preparation and creating rhythms throughout the week.
• Remember that rest is a gift from God and a way to experience His peace and joy.

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• A solid foundation in leadership is built on Christ and His principles.
• Effective leadership requires a healthy mindset, strong relationships, efficient systems, and the courage to address problems and conflicts.
• Leadership is not about position or authority, but about influencing and serving others.
• Abiding in Christ and relying on the Holy Spirit is essential for impactful leadership.
• Avoid self-reliance and arrogance by recognizing the need for collaboration and delegation.
• Prioritize tasks and focus on what is most essential to avoid burnout.
• Embrace humility and learn from mistakes, knowing that God can use them for good.
• Trust in God's faithfulness and rely on His strength in times of uncertainty and disappointment.

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In this episode, Monika interviews Kirby Kelly. Kirby is a 27-year-old, speaker, author, scholar and Christian content creator based in Dallas, Texas. In this conversation, we discuss Kirby's new book, 'You Can Be Free,' and delve into the themes of overcoming temptation, habitual sin, shame, and the power of confession and repentance in the Christian walk. It emphasizes the importance of Godly community, practical disciplines, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the journey of faith. The discussion concludes with a prayer for hope, healing, and the transformative power of the gospel.

Takeaways:

• The power of vulnerability and confession in overcoming sin and shame.
• Confession and repentance release us from the traps of sin and lead to forgiveness and purification.
• Practical disciplines, Godly community, and the Holy Spirit play crucial roles in the journey of faith and overcoming sin.
• The transformative power of the gospel brings healing, hope, and a new future, leading to a life of freedom and purpose.
  
  

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You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel

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• The pressure to conform to societal beauty standards can lead to a struggle with body image and the pursuit of physical perfection.
• Inner beauty, stewardship, and avoiding the sin of pride are important considerations in the conversation.
• Aging is a gift, and the pursuit of physical beauty should be balanced with a focus on inner beauty and spiritual growth.

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• Recognize the lie of not being enough and choose to rely on God's power instead of striving in your own strength.
• Signs of slipping into striving include consistent tiredness, avoiding people, and a pattern of failing or pride.
• Embrace realistic expectations and be willing to adjust and be flexible in different seasons of life.
• Bring your hard feelings to God in lament and find freedom through faith and reality coexisting.
• Live purposefully and abundantly by cultivating intimacy with Jesus and trusting in His plans. Our relationship with God is similar to any other relationship and requires effort and intentionality.

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'But God Can:How To Stop Striving and Live Purposefully and Abundantly'

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FREE DOWNLOAD of CONSECRATING & ANOINTING YOUR HOME

In this episode, Monika Kirkland discusses the importance of consecrating and anointing the home as a powerful spiritual practice. She shares her personal experience of facing spiritual attack and how consecrating her home helped her find victory. Monika explains what consecration and anointing mean biblically and provides practical steps for you and your home. She encourages listeners to pray boldly and provides a free downloadable PDF with more detail and prayers for each room in the home.

Takeaways:

• Consecrating and anointing the home is a powerful spiritual practice that can bring victory in the face of spiritual attack.
• Before anointing the home, it is important to confess and consecrate, asking God to reveal any areas that may be displeasing to Him.
• Praying boldly and commanding anything not of God to leave the home can bring protection and blessing.

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• Turn your gaze to Jesus and shift your focus from the storms and uncertainties of life.
• Seek God earnestly in prayer, surrendering your fears and worries to Him.
• Worship God in the midst of your struggles, offering Him praise and thanksgiving.
• True peace is found in God's presence and is not dependent on our circumstances.
• Anchor yourself in Christ and trust that He is with you through trials and hardships.

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• Gentle correction and leading others towards biblical truth is more effective than accusations and name calling.
• Ignore the campaign emails and instead pause, pray, and research for a clearer understanding.
• Humility and fear of the Lord are crucial; we all have blind spots and should be open to changing our beliefs as we seek biblical truth.
• Take breaks from consuming news and social media to prioritize prayer, rest, and worship; we can't carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.

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