Inspiring Words By Ms G

Margaret Goodrich
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This podcast was created to motivate, uplift and inspire. We will use some biblical text and discuss real life principles on how the Bible can be used as our life coach. Messages and resources will be shared to help you stay focused throughout the day. We all have a purpose and my purpose is to encourage, motivate and inspire you to become a better version of yourself.

  1. 5d ago

    Knowing God through his Word

    Summary Ms. G shares practical advice on how to deepen your relationship with God through Bible reading, emphasizing that it's about relationship, not rules. She discusses how to start, what to focus on, and how to incorporate scripture into daily life. Keywords Bible reading, spiritual growth, faith, relationship with God, scripture, prayer, Christian life, Bible study tips Key topics The importance of relationship over rules in Bible reading How to start and maintain a Bible reading habit Using scripture to address personal struggles like worry and anger Different Bible translations and how to choose one The role of prayer and reflection in understanding God's word Takeaways Bible reading is about relationship, not earning God's love. Start small and find a translation that is easy to understand. Use scripture to address specific struggles like worry, anger, or grief. Ask God questions while reading to deepen understanding. Consistent, even brief, time in the Bible can transform your view of God and yourself. Sound bites "Our relationship with God grows in a similar way." "Bring your struggles to God in prayer." "Knowing God is a journey, and every moment matters." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Growing Closer to God Through His Word 02:20 Understanding God's Heart Through Scripture 04:17 Finding Relevant Bible Sections for Personal Struggles 06:15 Starting Simple and Choosing Understandable Translations 08:11 The Journey of Knowing God and Its Impact 09:09 Encouragement to Begin Today and Keep Growing

  2. Sep 28

    You said, God got it!

    content type Solo primary goal Spiritual encouragement and faith reinforcement Summary Ms. G discusses the importance of trusting God during difficult times, the pitfalls of taking back worries, and how faith grows through perseverance and self-reflection. Keywords faith, trust in God, prayer, worry, spiritual growth, Proverbs 3, Philippians 4, trusting God in adversity Key topics Trusting God with all your heart The danger of taking back worries The importance of faith during adversity How prayer and peace are connected Self-reflection on trust and faith The difference between doing our part and God's part Growth in faith through storms Practical steps to surrender control Takeaways Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prayer is an act of faith acknowledging God's greater power. Stop taking back what you've given to God. Your actions should reflect your trust in God. Faith involves feeling fear but trusting God anyway. Sound bites "Lean not unto thy own understanding" "God, the rest belongs to you" "God is working on it" Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Message of Trust 02:44 The Danger of Doing God's Job 04:40 Doing Our Part and Giving God the Rest 05:36 Trust When You Don't Understand 07:02 Faith in Action: Evidence of Trust 08:24 Giving God His Job Back 09:24 Overcoming Worry and Anxiety 10:24 Trusting God in the Storm 11:20 Living Like You Trust God 11:48 Final Encouragement and Prayer

  3. Sep 23

    Seeking the Lord

    Summary Ms. G shares personal insights on deepening your relationship with God through seeking Him, studying scripture, and applying spiritual lessons in daily life. Keywords seeking God, spiritual growth, Bible study, faith, prayer, Christian life, trusting God, personal development, relationship with God, spiritual maturity Key topics The importance of seeking God with the whole heart How scripture reveals God's character and our own The role of prayer and Bible study in spiritual growth Recognizing and admitting when we fall short The significance of trusting God beyond understanding Practical steps to apply biblical principles Takeaways Seeking God requires more than attending church or reading scripture; it involves building a relationship. Studying the Bible should lead to transformation, not just knowledge. Admitting mistakes and seeking God's correction is vital for growth. Trusting God means surrendering control and relying on His guidance. Consistent seeking and application of God's word strengthen faith and resilience. Sound bites "Seeking the Lord is about wanting to know him." "Stop trying to be God and trust Him instead." "Seek Him when you're happy, hurting, or confused." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Seeking the Lord 01:24 Learning from Jesus' Responses and Actions 02:20 Personal Reflection on Faith and Growth 04:30 Recognizing When Our Actions Don't Resemble Christ 05:57 The Process of Spiritual Growth and Mistakes 07:23 Letting Go of Control and Trusting God 08:45 Studying, Listening, Learning, and Applying Scripture 10:12 The Journey of Continual Seeking and Growth 11:11 Encouragement to Seek God in All Circumstances 12:09 Practical Steps to Deepen Your Relationship with God

  4. Sep 21

    Self-care is a necessity

    Summary Ms. G shares her personal journey and insights on the importance of self-care, emphasizing spiritual nourishment, relaxation, and setting boundaries to maintain overall well-being. Keywords self-care, spiritual nourishment, relaxation, boundaries, mental health, physical health, faith, wellness, balance, self-love Key Topics The importance of self-care for body, mind, and spiritSpiritual nourishment through prayer and scripturePractical self-care activities like massages and relaxing retreatsThe significance of setting boundaries and saying noThe role of faith and gratitude in mental healthThe impact of weather and external circumstances on moodThe importance of taking time for oneself without guiltJesus' example of withdrawing for prayer and renewalThe connection between rest, spiritual renewal, and responsibilityEncouragement to create personalized self-care moments Takeaways Self-care is not selfish; it is a necessity. Spiritual nourishment is a vital part of self-care. Taking time for relaxation and reflection restores energy. Setting boundaries helps protect your peace. You deserve kindness and patience from yourself. Weather or external circumstances should not dictate your mood. Regular self-care routines prevent burnout. Jesus' example shows the importance of withdrawing for prayer. Enjoy small moments of peace and gratitude. Prioritize your well-being to be your best for others. Sound bites "Self care is not selfish." "Choose peace, choose joy, choose gratitude." "You matter to. Take care of yourself." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the importance of self-care 02:27 Relaxing activities: massage, facial, and reflection 05:21 Simple self-care ideas for everyone 08:15 Self-care as protection of peace and boundaries 09:12 Creating your own self-care moments 10:08 Enjoying relaxation without guilt 11:03 The importance of intentional time with God 11:45 Self-care as a continuous, essential practice 12:15 Encouragement to prioritize self-care and gratitude 12:44 Final thoughts: peace, joy, and trusting God

  5. Sep 15

    Letting go of disappointments (Sharing my lesson plan)

    Summary Ms. G shares her lesson plan with her audience. She emphasized the importance of relying on God when disappointments come. The Lord can use them for your good if you trust in him. Take the time out to read your word and understand who God is. She encourages her listeners to pick up their Bible and read their word to have a closer relationship with God. Make him the forefront of your life. Give him the glory for waking you up. Takeaways Disappointments will come, don't let them get you down. Trust God and know these things will happen.Never forget who your God isStay in faith and lean on God

  6. Sep 11

    Do all things with love

    Summary “Do All Things With Love” is a reminder that love should be at the center of how we live, speak, respond, and treat others. Inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all that you do be done in love” this message encourages us to choose kindness, compassion, patience, forgiveness, and understanding, even when it isn’t easy. Love doesn’t mean accepting disrespect or mistreatment. We can establish healthy boundaries while still keeping love in our hearts. Every day gives us an opportunity to reflect God’s love through our words, actions, encouragement, and the way we treat ourselves and others. Takeaways ❤️ Choose love daily. Let love guide your words, actions, and responses.🙏 Let God be your example. Remember the grace, patience, mercy, and love He continually gives us.💕 Love is an action. Encouragement, listening, helping, praying, forgiving, and showing kindness are all expressions of love.🌷 Protect your heart without hardening it. Boundaries and love can exist together.💬 Your words matter. A simple compliment or encouraging word could be exactly what someone needs.❤️ Show yourself love too. Give yourself grace, forgive your mistakes, and appreciate how far you’ve come.Key Points Scripture: “Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 Remember: You may not always receive the love you give, but don’t allow someone else’s behavior to change the goodness within you. Challenge: Wherever you go today, leave a little love behind. Encourage someone, offer a smile, make a phone call, send a thoughtful message, pray for someone, or simply let someone know they are appreciated.

  7. Sep 7

    Resting while trusting

    Summary “Resting While Trusting” is a reminder that true faith means trusting God even when the storm hasn’t passed and the answers haven’t come. Once we have prayed and placed our concerns in God’s hands, we must learn to leave them there. Worry cannot change tomorrow, but it can steal today’s peace. Just as Jesus was able to sleep during the storm, we can learn to rest knowing that God is still in control. Sometimes faith looks like praying. Sometimes faith looks like waiting. And sometimes faith simply looks like closing your eyes and saying, “God, I trust You enough to sleep.” Takeaways Why worry if you prayed, and why pray if you’re going to worry?Give your burdens to God and resist the temptation to pick them back up.Resting during difficult seasons is an act of faith and surrender.God can give you peace even before He changes your circumstances.You don’t have to understand what God is doing to trust what He is doing.Don’t allow tomorrow’s concerns to rob you of tonight’s rest.When worry returns, remind yourself: “I already prayed about it. God has it.”Key Points Prayer releases the burden. Take your fears, concerns, and uncertainties to God. Faith believes God heard you. You may not see the answer immediately, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t working. Trust doesn’t require all the details. You don’t have to know how, when, or where God will move. Peace can exist in the middle of the storm. Your circumstances may still be unsettled while your spirit remains at peace. Rest is an expression of trust. God doesn’t need you to stay awake worrying in order for Him to keep working.

  8. Sep 4

    Who's the boss?

    Summary In “Who’s the Boss?”, Ms. G reminds us that although we often try to take control, solve every problem, and figure everything out on our own, God is ultimately in control. There will be situations that are beyond our abilities, resources, and understanding. Those moments are opportunities to exercise our faith, surrender our worries, and trust God to lead us. God doesn’t want to be someone we turn to only during emergencies. He desires a daily relationship with us as our Lord, Savior, Master, and Friend. We can be responsible, make plans, and do our part while still allowing God to direct our steps. Takeaways God is in control even when life feels out of control.Do what you can, but trust God with what you cannot control.Don’t make God your emergency contact; make Him the center of your everyday life.Worry often reveals where we’re placing our trust.Faith doesn’t require knowing how everything will work out; it requires trusting the One who does.Pray about your situation and resist the temptation to pick the worry back up.Sometimes peace doesn’t come from gaining more control, it comes from releasing control to God.Key Points Responsibility is not the same as control. We should prepare, work, plan, and make wise decisions, but the outcome belongs to God. Trust God beyond your understanding. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us not to depend solely on our own understanding but to trust God to direct our paths. Let your worries drive you toward God. When life becomes overwhelming, make prayer your first response rather than your last resort. Faith is tested in uncertainty. It’s easy to trust when everything is going well. Genuine faith says, “God, I still trust You even when I don’t understand what You’re doing.” Remember who’s the Boss. You don’t have to know everything, fix everything, or carry everything. God is the Boss. Let Him lead.

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This podcast was created to motivate, uplift and inspire. We will use some biblical text and discuss real life principles on how the Bible can be used as our life coach. Messages and resources will be shared to help you stay focused throughout the day. We all have a purpose and my purpose is to encourage, motivate and inspire you to become a better version of yourself.

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  • Creator
    Margaret Goodrich
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    577
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Margaret Goodrich
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