Empowered To Live Your Purpose

Rhiannon Staal

If you transform your thoughts you can change your life. Unlock the keys to live out your designed purpose. You were made for more.

  1. 03/15/2022

    Episode 20: Trust God's Character and Let Striving Cease

    Welcome back to the show- Right off the bat I correct something I misspoke. In talking about the father with the demon possessed son and his prayer to Jesus I accidentally left off the chapter the story is found in. It is in Mark 9:19, 23-24, not Mark 24 One of the scriptures that has been a plea and prayer from me over the years is Mark 9:24- “The boy’s father cried out with tears, saying, “I do believe, Lord; help my little faith (unbelief)!” Many people believe in God, but few trust Him. At first blush faith and trust seem like the same thing. We must believe that God exists (that’s faith), and that He is a rewarder (that is trust) of those who diligently seek Him. Faith alone won’t unlock the fullness of God’s desire for you and thoughts toward you, because you won’t fully have faith in someone you don’t trust the character of. One saying that I have thought of over the years is that when we know God, we can trust His ways even when we can’t see His hand. Our lives are often driven by what we believe we can trust in. We choose partners in life, friendship and business based on what we believe is reliable and trustworthy. As women, we particularly are drawn to what makes us feel safe and secure (we know we can trust it), but even our best effort to make good decisions about whom we can trust can fall short because we are measuring them up, or the situation we’re stepping into against our limited vision and ability. When I allow my trust to fully lean on Jesus and the ability of His Spirit to speak to me, counsel me and help me then I don’t have to live scared of the choices I make, or the people I connect with. So many of us have been raised in the church and taught an incorrect picture of Jesus, either overtly or inadvertently. Maybe it was the natural father you had that was harsh and critical, or aloof and uninterested unless you did something extraordinary. Somewhere along the way we believed that God is like that: harsh, judgmental, aloof and disappointed in us unless we perform well enough. The good news is that the Bible is full of the truth about God’s kindness toward us and the unmerited favor He gives us.  God’s deep love for us is never changing. We can’t do anything to make Him love us more than He does right now, and we can’t do anything to make Him love us less. His love for us won’t leave us where we are because He has better plans for us than anything we could ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Sister, embrace that you aren’t ever going to be good enough to attain holiness on your own, but God already knew that and loved you anyway. He looks at you and gets excited about the potential He has inside of you and the glorious future He is preparing for you. Rest in His love for you today. I believe God is saying right now- “I see you striving and it breaks my heart to see you bear the weight that I have already taken on your own. I love you and enjoy being with you even when you aren’t “doing’ anything. Just BE with me. Rest in my acceptance and let your striving cease. I will lead you and guide you like the good shepherd that I am and show you which way to go so you are refreshed and your mind, will and emotions are restored.” Scripture references: Romans 8:31-35, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 12:2

  2. 03/08/2022

    Episode 19: Why Your Prayers Might Not Be Answered

    Prayer is such a big topic!  It really summarizes the entirety of our conversations with our Father God. All communication with God is done through prayer, which is just talking. Listening, asking questions, and making requests are the components of our prayers. The Bible says we are not heard because of our many words. God already knows our needs.Matthew 6:7-8 NLT,  The Bible clearly states that we are to let our requests be made known to God (Philppians 4:6). We are to be unceasing in prayer (prayer with persistence) 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:7, Colossians 4:2, James 5:17) We are to Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) Ephesians 6:18. We are to ask with faith, not doubting that we will receive what we’ve requested. (Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, James 1:5-8, 1John 5:15) I think this is a huge key that can delay our answers, or understanding God’s answer, more than anything else. James 1:5-8 AMPC This is a powerful picture of the potency of our words. Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who indulge in it shall reap the consequences of it, for death or life. (Matthew 12:37- our words justify or condemn us). We are to ask in the name of Jesus. John 14:13, Colossians 3:17 (whatever you do, whether word or deed) We are to pray in private and in unity with others. (Matthew 6:6, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 1:14) We can be confident that He will give us the best He has for us. 1 John 5:14 We are to always be thankful in our prayers. (Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 4:2) All Believers prayers are heard: Elijah was a man, just like us… James 5:17 James 5:16- The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. God hears the prayers of the righteous. 1 Peter 3:12  Sometimes God’s answer to our prayers are conditional- John 15:7 Our prayers need to be offered with clean hands and a pure heart- not holding offense against another, or grumbling and complaining. 1 Timothy 2:8, Matthew 6:12 4 steps to help us examine our prayer life: Ask Boldly with faith- Jesus had given us access directly to God Be thankful for God’s love for us and that He’s provided for what we need. Listen closely- God wants to speak to you and guide you through His written (Logos) word, the Bible, and His Rhema (revealed/spoken) word through His spirit in you. Examine our motives/heart to make sure we are walking in God’s ways and not holding unforgiveness or bitterness in our hearts, or just complaining to God. Previous Podcast References: Episode 5 - Fear/Resistance, Episode 11: Love is better than you think, Episode 14: Are you living as an Orphan when God has called you His daughter?, Episode 15: The Side Effects of an Orphan Heart, Episode 18: Do You Know What Season You Are In? #encouragingfreedom #empoweredtoliveyourpurpose #wholeselflifecoach #prayer #transition #transformation #heartwork #mindset #Bible #lifecoach #christianlifecoach

  3. 03/01/2022

    Episode 18: Do You Know What Season It Is?

    Today I want to talk about the importance of recognizing and valuing the season that you are in. It is easier to identify natural seasons and even the physical season we’re in sometimes, but harder to identify the seasons of our soul. Transition between seasons can be painful and challenging if you don't understand the purpose. As with the natural seasons, we have soul seasons. Living with a mindset in the wrong season or being unaware of where we are we will feel unnecessarily defeated. Proverbs 10:5a “Know the importance of the season you’re in and a wise son you will be.” If we understand the value of each season, we will work with the growth opportunity and not against it. When we don’t understand where we are it can be very frustrating.  If you find yourself saying things like, “this isn’t the way it’s supposed to be”, or “I had plans and now I can’t do what I wanted to”, or ‘This isn’t what I expected” it may be time to evaluate the actual season you are in, and the expectations we had based on it. Let’s remember what some signs of the natural seasons are, so we can look for these signs in our life: Winter- depth/strength (no visible fruit) Spring- new growth (visible change) buds, blossoms, birds returning from their winter away Summer- beauty (development/expansion) warmth and continued growth, but not necessarily a harvest Autumn- harvest (reward for our effort) Seasons can overlap. You may be in a winter season of waiting, trying to remember that better days are ahead in one area of life, and a season of growth and harvest in another area. This is a grace gift from God. When times are hard we can focus on the parts that feel good, easy and fruitful. Are you in a season of planting, or a season of harvesting? A season of grieving, or a season of dancing? A time of quietness or a time to speak up? A time of tearing down or a time of building? All of these seasons are invitations to lean into what God is calling you to and growing in you. God wastes nothing. No moment is too insignificant or falls through the cracks of the divinely woven tapestry of our life. God is faithful and He will complete the good work He has begun. Take some time to think about and maybe even journal the season or transition you are in. Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment. Look at your life for the signs of the time you are in and “survey the land”. What do you see prospering, what needs pruning and what needs a rest. Are you in a season of rest, walking or running? Are you in a season where you are tilling, planting and waiting for the rain to come and help your seed grow, or you are reaping a joyful harvest for the hard work that has been previously done? Answering these questions will help bring clarity and peace to your soul. Remember these 3 things: 1) There is beauty and benefit in every season. 2) We are planted in this day and time for a reason.  3) God does not change, but the season will. Bible References: Proverbs 10:5a TPT, Ecclesiates 3:1-8 NLT, Psalm 1:1a, 2-3 AMPC, Jeremiah 17:7-8 AMPC, Psalm 74:17, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:20 & Romans Chapter 8 #encouragingfreedom #empoweredtoliveyourpurpose #wholeselflifecoach #soulwork #seasons #transition #transformation #heartwork #mindset #Bible #lifecoach #christianlifecoach

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If you transform your thoughts you can change your life. Unlock the keys to live out your designed purpose. You were made for more.