WRAP Yourself in the Word

Joni Rosebrock
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Welcome to the "WRAP Yourself in the Word" podcast, where we explore the power of God's word for emotional healing, confident faith, and abiding joy. Host Joni Rosebrock guides you through the WRAP Yourself in the Word Bible study and meditation practice – Write, Read, Apply, Pray - offering practical ways to address emotional challenges like bitterness, anger, and grief while cultivating a stronger faith in Jesus and enhancing relationships. Each episode provides insights and actionable steps to help you understand and apply the Bible to your daily life. Join Joni on a spiritual growth and restoration journey as she shares the simple yet powerful practice of WRAP Yourself in the Word.

  1. 6d ago

    How to Trust God With the Outcome

    What does it actually look like to place something in God's hands when you care deeply about the outcome? In the final episode of SPICE Up Your Prayer Life series, E is for Entrust. We'll explore why entrusting is an action of faith, how we can ask God boldly while still surrendering the answer to Him, and what 1 Peter 5:7 teaches us about casting our cares on the God who cares for us. You'll also learn a simple way to identify what you're still trying to control and practice placing it into God's hands. Key Takeaways Entrust What You Carry — Prayer includes placing the things you deeply care about into God's care, not just bringing them to Him. Ask Boldly, Release the Outcome — You can honestly ask God for what you want while trusting Him with the answer. Trust God's Character — Faith rests in who God is, not in certainty that He will provide a specific outcome or follow your preferred timeline. Faith Is Rooted in Grace — Trust is not something to force or manufacture; it begins with God's gracious action. Humility Makes Room for Surrender — First Peter connects humbling yourself under God's authority with casting your anxieties on Him. God's Care Shapes What You Can Release — Believing God is good, wise, and caring helps you entrust your worries rather than carry them alone. Put Entrustment into Practice — Name what you're asking God to do, notice what you're trying to control, and identify what you can place in His hands.   LINKS –  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days SPICE Up Your Life Prayer Cards https://www.jonirosebrock.com/resources

  2. Sep 24

    How to Confess Sin: What 1 John 1:9 Teaches Us

    Confession can be one part of prayer we'd rather avoid, but Scripture shows us we don't have to hide our sin from a God who already knows us completely. In this episode of SPICE Up Your Prayer Life, we're exploring what biblical confession looks like, how confession and repentance work together, and why we can come before God honestly and confidently.  Through 1 John 1:9, we'll see that confession isn't about cleaning ourselves up or remaining stuck in guilt. We bring our sin into the light, agree with God about what is true, turn toward Him, and trust His promise to forgive and cleanse us through Christ. Listen in to learn more 0:00:04 Confession as a Core Ingredient of Prayer 0:01:10 Scripture Exposes Sin and Guides Confession 0:02:20 The Gospel Transforms How We Approach Our Sin 0:03:05 Confession and Repentance: Linked but Distinct 0:04:00 Turning Toward God, Not Away, in Repentance 0:05:02 Confidence Rooted in Christ's Mercy and Grace 0:06:10 Invitation to Go Deeper Through Rooted in the Word 0:07:20 Setting Up 1 John 1:5–10 for Deeper Study   LINKS –  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days SPICE Up Your Life Prayer Cards https://www.jonirosebrock.com/resources

  3. Sep 24

    How to Confess Sin: What 1 John 1:9 Teaches Us

    Confession can be one part of prayer we'd rather avoid, but Scripture shows us we don't have to hide our sin from a God who already knows us completely. In this episode of SPICE Up Your Prayer Life, we're exploring what biblical confession looks like, how confession and repentance work together, and why we can come before God honestly and confidently.  Through 1 John 1:9, we'll see that confession isn't about cleaning ourselves up or remaining stuck in guilt. We bring our sin into the light, agree with God about what is true, turn toward Him, and trust His promise to forgive and cleanse us through Christ. Listen in to learn more 0:00:04 Confession as a Core Ingredient of Prayer 0:01:10 Scripture Exposes Sin and Guides Confession 0:02:20 The Gospel Transforms How We Approach Our Sin 0:03:05 Confession and Repentance: Linked but Distinct 0:04:00 Turning Toward God, Not Away, in Repentance 0:05:02 Confidence Rooted in Christ's Mercy and Grace 0:06:10 Invitation to Go Deeper Through Rooted in the Word 0:07:20 Setting Up 1 John 1:5–10 for Deeper Study   LINKS –  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days SPICE Up Your Life Prayer Cards https://www.jonirosebrock.com/resources

  4. Sep 24

    How to Confess Sin: What 1 John 1:9 Teaches Us

    Confession can be one part of prayer we'd rather avoid, but Scripture shows us we don't have to hide our sin from a God who already knows us completely. In this episode of SPICE Up Your Prayer Life, we're exploring what biblical confession looks like, how confession and repentance work together, and why we can come before God honestly and confidently.  Through 1 John 1:9, we'll see that confession isn't about cleaning ourselves up or remaining stuck in guilt. We bring our sin into the light, agree with God about what is true, turn toward Him, and trust His promise to forgive and cleanse us through Christ. Listen in to learn more 0:00:04 Confession as a Core Ingredient of Prayer 0:01:10 Scripture Exposes Sin and Guides Confession 0:02:20 The Gospel Transforms How We Approach Our Sin 0:03:05 Confession and Repentance: Linked but Distinct 0:04:00 Turning Toward God, Not Away, in Repentance 0:05:02 Confidence Rooted in Christ's Mercy and Grace 0:06:10 Invitation to Go Deeper Through Rooted in the Word 0:07:20 Setting Up 1 John 1:5–10 for Deeper Study   LINKS –  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days SPICE Up Your Life Prayer Cards https://www.jonirosebrock.com/resources

  5. Sep 17

    How to Pray for Someone: A Biblical Guide to Intercession

    We often know who needs prayer, but we aren't always sure what to pray. In this episode of SPICE Up Your Prayer Life, we explore intercession and what Scripture teaches about praying for others. Through the prayers of Jesus and Paul, we'll see how God's Word can expand our prayers beyond asking Him to change circumstances to asking Him to work in the lives of the people we love. You'll learn a simple, biblical way to pray specifically and boldly while trusting God with what you cannot see, know, or control. LINKS  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days Rooted in The Word Membership  https://www.jonirosebrock.com/RootedintheWord  Why Reading Scripture Aloud Transforms Your Faith SPICE Up Your Life Prayer Cardds https://www.jonirosebrock.com/resources

  6. Sep 10

    How to Praise God: Focus on Who He Is

    What does it really mean to praise God? In this second episode of the SPICE Up Your Prayer Life series, we move to P: Praise and ask one simple question: Who is God? Praise shifts our attention from what God can do for us to who He is. We'll look at the difference between thanksgiving and praise, explore how the Psalms remind us of God's character even in difficult circumstances, and WRAP Psalm 145:8 together: "The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." You'll also learn a simple way to practice praise in your own prayer life by asking, What does this Scripture show me about who God is? This week's practice is simple: Before you ask God for anything, spend a few minutes praising Him for one truth you see about His character. God, You are ________. I praise You because ________.     Listen in to learn more : 0:00:05 Prayer Starts With Praise, Not Problems 0:02:10 Difference Between Thanksgiving and Praise 0:04:20 Praise Anchors Us Beyond Circumstances 0:06:40 Rooted in the Word Membership Invitation 0:09:10 Psalms as a Guide to God's Character 0:13:05 Psalm 27: Praising God in Hard Seasons 0:18:40 One-Verse Practice in Psalm 145:8 0:22:30 Confronting Doubts About God's Character 0:26:15 Simple Praise Pattern: "God, You Are…" 0:29:40 Weekly SPICE Practice: Start Prayer with Praise LINKS    Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days

  7. Sep 3

    How to Pray Scripture: Let God's Word Shape Your Prayers

    Does your prayer life ever feel like a running list of everything you need God to do? There's nothing wrong with asking God for help. Scripture invites us to ask. But what if, instead of always beginning prayer with what we want to say, we began with what God has already said? In the first episode of the SPICE Up Your Prayer Life series, we begin with S: Scripture and the guiding question, What has God said? Using John 15:7 and the WRAP Yourself in the Word practice, we'll explore how abiding in Christ and allowing His Word to abide in us begins to shape what we believe, what we desire, and even what we ask God for. You'll also learn a simple way to turn Scripture into prayer without making it complicated or worrying about finding the "right" words. This week's practice is simple: Before you ask, read one verse. Ask, "What has God said?" Then let His Word give you somewhere to begin.   Listen in to learn more:  [0:00:03] Fall Flavor Series: SPICE Up Your Prayer Life [0:02:10] S is for Scripture: Start with "What Has God Said?" [0:04:45] Let God's Word Shape Your Wants, Not Just Your Words [0:06:35] Rooted in the Word: Practicing Scripture in Real Life [0:07:40] Abide in the Vine: How John 15 Reframes Prayer [0:09:55] RAP Method: Write, Apply, Pray the Word [0:12:45] Honest Prayers: Trusting God's View Over Your Own [0:15:40] Prayer Cards & Next Step: Adding Daily SPICE to Prayer LINKS    Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days

  8. Aug 20

    How to Stop Striving and Abide in Christ

    Do you ever feel like you are trying harder, carrying more, and somehow becoming more exhausted in the process? In this encore episode of WRAP Yourself in the Word, we look at Jesus' picture of the vine and branches in John 15 and explore what happens when we begin to wander, wither, and grow weary. You'll learn what abiding in Christ looks like in ordinary life and why surrender, Scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit matter when you find yourself striving in your own strength. Listen in to learn more:  00:00:04 – Abiding as Everyday Connection to Christ 00:01:10 – Wandering: Subtle Drift from Jesus 00:02:30 – Withering While Still Showing Up 00:04:05 – Weariness from Striving in Your Own Strength 00:06:05 – Surrender and the Help of the Holy Spirit 00:07:15 – Abide in the Word: Deep Dive into 1 John 2:24 00:11:40 – Practices That Sustain Abiding 00:14:30 – Guarding Against Worldly Influences 00:16:10 – Prayer for Staying Rooted and Abiding 00:18:40 – Invitation to "Rooted in the Word" and Next Steps LINKS  Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays  Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days

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Welcome to the "WRAP Yourself in the Word" podcast, where we explore the power of God's word for emotional healing, confident faith, and abiding joy. Host Joni Rosebrock guides you through the WRAP Yourself in the Word Bible study and meditation practice – Write, Read, Apply, Pray - offering practical ways to address emotional challenges like bitterness, anger, and grief while cultivating a stronger faith in Jesus and enhancing relationships. Each episode provides insights and actionable steps to help you understand and apply the Bible to your daily life. Join Joni on a spiritual growth and restoration journey as she shares the simple yet powerful practice of WRAP Yourself in the Word.

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  • Creator
    Joni Rosebrock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
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