Peace in His Presence Michelle Diercks

In this episode of the 'Peace and His Presence' podcast, Michelle explores the profound comfort and assurance found in Psalm 23. Michelle shares insights on how understanding God as our shepherd, Yahweh, can transform our perception of life's challenges and our fears. She discusses the importance of resting in God's unshakeable promises.
If you would like to learn more about the Promised Rest God offers to you, please check out Michelle's book Promised Rest. You can find it here.
Michelle has also created a Summer Bible Reading plan, which you can find here. Alternatively, you can follow her on Instagram or Facebook to save pictures to your phone. 
 

Do you struggle with fear and anxiety when life's storms rage? In this episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, host Michelle Diercks takes a look at Psalm 27 to reveal how we can find rest and security in God's unshakable promises.
Sharing a powerful personal story of clinging to God's truth during a potential turbulent flight, Michelle unpacks the life-changing realization that the Lord is our true shelter, light, and salvation - whom shall we fear? (Psalm 27:1)
Through meditating on this poignant psalm, you'll learn:
How to overcome fear by waiting on the Lord and being strengthened
Practical ways to anchor your heart in God's promises when doubts threaten
The unshakable peace found by embracing your identity as His beloved child
Strategies for abiding in His promised protection and provision
And more!
Whether you're facing overwhelming circumstances, crippling anxiety, or you simply need a fresh reminder of God's nearness, this episode will encourage you.
Michelle guides listeners into resting in the truth that when we make the Lord our refuge, He will see us through every fear and uncertainty of life. You'll walk away refreshed and empowered to face each day with confidence in your unshakable God. 
God will strengthen your heart as you rest in Him.
The episode is designed to be a recurring source of spiritual encouragement and includes information on related resources.
A Bible reading plan for May
Michelle's book: Promise Rest: Finding Peace in God's Presence.
 

Finding Rest  in God's Unshakeable Promises
This episode offers solace and hope through scripture, focusing on God's loving presence and promises in times of hardship. Featured are comforting verses from Isaiah 43 and Psalm 46, emphasizing God's personal care, redemption, and strength amidst life's trials. Michelle shares insights on God’s immense power and unconditional love, illustrated by the vastness of the universe and personal anecdotes.
Michelle shares a prayer based on Psalm 46:10
The episode is designed to be a recurring source of spiritual encouragement and includes information on related resources.
A Bible reading plan for May
Michelle's book: Promise Rest: Finding Peace in God's Presence.
 
00:00 Opening Reflections: Facing Life's Challenges
00:37 Finding Comfort in Scripture
00:55 Embracing God's Promises Through Isaiah
03:26 The Magnitude of God's Creation and Love
05:03 Psalm 46: Finding Refuge and Strength in God
06:36 A Prayerful Meditation on Psalm 46
08:09 Encouragement and Resources 
 

In this episode, Michelle sits down with, author, speaker, podcast host, Katie Koplin to discuss her new book, Encouragement For Motherhood, which will be released on April 9, 2024. It is available to order now.
Katie and Michelle talk about the struggles of motherhood but also how God's grace pours out over every moment. 
Michelle shares an a small reading from the book and shares a few quotes. You will want to grab your favorite beverage and soak up this interview about how God meets us right in the middle of our messes and give us His peace and strength.
Michelle was honored to be one of the contributors for this book.
Here is more about the book:
Being a mom is hard work! Few of us find that motherhood is what we expected it to be. We mothers all need a little encouragement now and then to get us through the days when things feel a little too difficult and we’re not feeling the joy in our vocation. This book offers that encouragement, rooted in and focused on Christ. We’re reminded of the work of Christ and the reality that he has established the work of our hands brings hope, peace, and sustainability to our work as mothers. Encouragement for Motherhood is honest about the struggles of motherhood. Each contributor's words are vulnerable and honest about pieces of their work as mothers. The authors write about their limitations, fear of the future, failures, and relationship dynamics. More importantly, each contributor points to the hope found amid the struggles of motherhood. The hope found is not within the mother. The hope found is freely given to each of us by Christ. Encouragement for Motherhood will not give you 30 tips and tricks to a more successful motherhood. What it provides is the gospel reminder that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ and his work. Being kept in those unfailing promises of Christ, we get to live in freedom. Living in freedom, we will fail and ask forgiveness, be confronted by our limitations but held by God, and be fearful yet rest in Christ.
You can order the book on Amazon by clicking here.
You can also listen to Katie on the Freely Given Podcast.

Join Michelle for this Good Friday Reflection and what Jesus meant when He said, It is Finshed. Stand at the foot of Calvary's Cross and remember how Jesus paid in full the debt of your sins and the sins of the whole world.

Join Michelle for this Holy Week Devotional as she talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.