Restore Your Heart

Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner
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Restore Your Heart Podcast  Have you ever wondered if your broken heart can truly heal… if the shame, triggers, and trauma will ever lose their grip? Restore Your Heart with Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner is the weekly lifeline for Christian women who are tired of pretending they’re “fine.”  With raw honesty, contagious hope, and straight-from-Scripture answers, Sheryl (a former hope-less dope-fiend turned dope-less hope-fiend) walks with you through the lies that keep you stuck and leads you straight to the truth that sets you free. If you’re a discouraged young mom, a depressed mid-life woman, or a despairing single or widow longing to feel chosen, seen, and whole again—this is your safe place.  Every Monday, in just 15 soul-refreshing minutes, you’ll trade condemnation for confidence, fear for freedom, and heartbreak for the unshakable love of Jesus. Hit subscribe, grab your coffee (or your tissues), and let the restoration begin. Come home to hope at www.sherylgt.com.

  1. 3h ago

    When Your Heart Hurts: The Many Faces of Grief

    Let me know what you think! The Many Faces of Grief. We need to understand: Death isn’t the only thing we grieve. We can grieve relationships. We can grieve dreams. We can grieve our health. We can grieve our past. We can grieve what we hoped life would be. And we can grieve seasons that ended differently than we expected. Grief isn’t weakness. And grief isn’t a lack of faith. Grief is the heart’s response to loss. And sometimes, the loss we’re grieving isn’t even something that actually happened. Sometimes we’re grieving what we expected to happen. Expectations — Love ’em or hate ’em? Yes, me too. For more than twenty years, I’ve struggled with expecting positive reactions from people, only to become disappointed when the results didn’t match my expectations. Maybe you’re like me. Maybe you expect to be treated a certain way. Maybe you expect a certain amount of attention. Maybe you expect someone to follow through because they said they would. And when they don’t, we’re disappointed. Sometimes we’re hurt. Sometimes we’re angry. And sometimes we find ourselves grieving something we thought we could count on. It helps to step back and ask ourselves, “Why am I feeling this way?” During a recent quiet time with God, I sensed Him gently whisper to my heart: “Sheryl, expect to receive from Me, not people. People will always disappoint you. I never will. I am everything you need.” Wow. What if some of our expectations could actually become invitations to trust God more deeply? What if disappointment could become an opportunity to look to God instead of people to meet the deepest needs of our hearts? That brings us to what I’m calling the three B’s for experiencing “good grief” in the midst of loss. Proven Tip #1 — Be careful to stay focused on Him. Isaiah 26:3 says: “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” One of the most important things we can do when we’re grieving is keep our eyes on God. Once my enemy, now my ally, I’m learning to allow my expectations to help keep me focused on Him. Instead of expecting people to give me what only God can provide, I’m learning to expect—and even excitedly anticipate—receiving from God. I’m learning to thank God for every disappointment. And when I choose that response, the disappointment becomes His reappointment. That doesn’t mean the loss didn’t hurt. It means I’m choosing to believe God can redeem what hurt me and use it for something I could never have imagined. No more looking back with regret. I’m moving forward with resolve. I’m letting go of unhealthy expectations so I can increase my anticipation of receiving God’s best. To do that, I must embrace God’s love for me and believe that He is committed to my growth as His child. Isaiah 43:18–19 says: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Friend, God is not finished. He can make a way where you cannot see one. Proven Tip #2 — Be confident in God’s power. When God closes a door, we can trust Him with whatever comes next. Sometimes God uses our disappointments as reappointments—moving us into something we never would have chosen for ourselves. In the middle of a change, we can pray: “God, thank You for my reassignment. Enable me to pivot and praise You for this new beginning. Give me courage, wisdom, and insight for the next step. Amen.” 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us: “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity... but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of a calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.” You may not know what the next step is. You may not understand why the door closed. You may not know what God is doing. But you can know Who He is. And you can be confident in His power. Proven Tip #3 — Be certain God is doing something you least expect. God is doing a new thing. And sometimes, for the new thing to come, we have to release the old thing. That doesn’t mean we erase our memories. It doesn’t mean we pretend the relationship didn’t matter. It doesn’t mean we stop loving someone who is no longer here. And it certainly doesn’t mean everything from our past was bad. Our personalities, our purpose, and even God’s plans for us may have been positively influenced by relationships, dreams, and seasons that ended differently than we expected. We can honor what was good. We can learn from our mistakes. We can cherish beautiful memories. But we can also release what we thought our lives were supposed to look like. And when we surrender our plans to God, we make room to embrace His plans. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” So let’s push away from doubt, fear, procrastination, and unhealthy expectations. Let’s release the past so we can embrace what God is doing next. Philippians 3:13–14 says: “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Friend, grieving well doesn’t mean forgetting. It means allowing God to walk with us as we learn to release what we cannot change and trust Him with what comes next. Let’s Review the Three B’s Today we talked about how death isn’t the only thing we grieve. We can grieve relationships, dreams, health, our past, what we hoped life would be, and seasons that ended differently than expected. And remember: Grief isn’t weakness. Grief isn’t a lack of faith. Grief is the heart’s response to loss.  So, how can we experience “good grief” in the midst of loss? #1 — Be careful to stay focused on Him. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 #2 — Be confident in God’s power. “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity... but... a spirit of power and of love and of a calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 #3 — Be certain God is doing something you least expect. He is doing a new thing. And when we choose to release what we hoped our lives would be, we make room to embrace His plans for our future. Philippians 3:13–14 reminds us to forget what is behind, reach toward what is ahead, and press on toward the goal God has placed before us. Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    When Your Heart Hurts: The Many Faces of Grief

  2. Aug 24

    Understanding Grief: Why Does This Hurt So Much?

    Let me know what you think!  Understanding Grief: Why Does This Hurt So Much?  Understanding Grief - Tip #1: 1.    Why does grief hurt so much?           Grief is disruptive, disorderly. It’s the heart’s response to loss. When we grieve, we have an opportunity to look inward.  Grief isn’t weakness or lack of faith. Grief is the heart’s response to loss. Let me encourage you, grief is normal even though you may feel like you are losing your mind, it’s intense, you’ll feel off balance. Grief is like an uninvited houseguest that stays too long and refuses to leave. David told God exactly how he felt in his cry for help, in Psalm 62:2-3, “My bones are in agony. My soul is in aguish. How long, O Lord, how long?” David wanted his grief to be done. Over. Finished. Grief is a natural part of life. Your feelings are normal. I hope it helps to know other people have felt these same emotions.  As believers, we can choose to believe God’s word, and let His truth overshadow all lies, doubt, fear, and distrust. In God’s Word we find answers to all of our questions: Does God care? What will happen to me? If God loved me why did my person or my dream die? You can have peace in the midst of all situations. “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thess. 3:16 Understanding Grief - Tip # 2. Will this pain ever end? Grief is a process we must go through. Leaning into grief does not mean staying stuck or wallowing in it. Although we may be surprised by how long grief lasts, it is important to feel what we feel. In the days, weeks, and months after Pastor Paul’s death, keeping a handwritten journal helped me process my grief. Emotions need to be expressed, not pent up. Don’t store them; they always come out, one way or another. We can choose to express our emotions honestly—even with tears. Tears are a gift. Jesus showed us this when He wept at the tomb of His dear friend. Tears help cleanse our systems and are an appropriate response to losing someone who mattered. Grief is not a sign of weakness. When we deeply loved the one who is departed, grief is the price you pay for loving someone. If there were no love, there would be no grief. There is a time and season for your grief. Ecc. 3:4 says, “a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Understanding Grief - Tip #3: Do the next thing No matter how long it’s been since your loved one has died, you can choose to follow the “ABC’s of Grief” (GriefShare™). A — Always be true to your grief. Grieve your own grief. No one can do it for you. B — Believe you will get to the end. Take the time you need and let grief take you to a deeper relationship with God. C — Communicate what you need. Be honest with your pain and your emotions. Preach the Gospel to yourself and wait on God to heal you. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors though Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:36, 37 Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    Understanding Grief: Why Does This Hurt So Much?

  3. Aug 17

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 3 - Dwell in the Truth - Learn to Tell Yourself the Truth

    Let me know what you think! Do you have a difficult time believing God? Or maybe trusting other people? Are you cynical, skeptical, or wary of new friends, churches, or situations? Do you sometimes wonder what is real? What is true? I want to share three promises from God's Word that can help you learn to tell yourself the truth. God's truth is stronger than every lie we've believed. And today, we're going to talk about how His truth can begin to untangle the lies that have kept us stuck.  Promise #1 — Renew Your Mind Daily I remember a season in my life when I made excuses. I told myself, "I just don't feel like doing it." And honestly, I did absolutely nothing. I was stuck. I didn't know how to get out of the pit. Maybe you can relate. So how do we begin to tell ourselves the truth? We find an answer in Ephesians 4:22–24: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self... to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." I love that picture. Put off the old self. Be made new in the attitude of your minds. Put on the new self. The moment we trust Christ, our identity changes. Second Corinthians 5:17 tells us that we are a new creation. We are accepted. We are forgiven. We are adopted into God's family. But here's the thing— our thinking doesn't always catch up with our new identity right away. That's part of sanctification—the lifelong process of becoming more like Christ. Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. God changes our position immediately, but He changes our patterns little by little as we walk with Him. And even physically, this makes sense.  God designed our brains with the ability to learn through repetition. Think about walking through a grassy field. The first time you walk across it, you barely leave a mark. But if you take that same path every day, eventually a clear pathway forms. Our thoughts can work the same way. If you've believed for years: "I'm worthless." "No one loves me." "I'll never change." Those thoughts can become familiar pathways in your mind. They may feel true. But that doesn't mean they are true. They feel familiar because they've been rehearsed over and over again. But when we begin replacing those lies with Scripture, we're choosing a different path."I am God's workmanship." "Nothing can separate me from His love." "I am forgiven." “I am chosen.” At first, that new way of thinking may feel awkward because it is not as familiar. But every time we agree with God's Word instead of our feelings, we strengthen that new pathway. God's truth doesn't become more true. Our minds are simply learning to agree with what has always been true. So start with Scripture. Read it. Memorize it. Meditate on it. Pray it back to God. Let His Word become louder than the lies that have been rehearsing in your mind. You are not stuck with every thought that shows up. Your mind really can be renewed.   Promise #2 — Replace the Lie Maybe you've thought, "I can't control my thoughts." Or, "I can't help the way I am." I understand that. Before I fully committed my life to Jesus, I was living for myself. I was angry. I rebelled against authority. I smoked, drank, used drugs, gossiped, and even cursed the name of God and Jesus. At that time, fitting in with people mattered more to me than pleasing God. But when I became a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, everything began to change. Jesus loved me first. He gave His life for me and paid the price for my sin. And because of His love, I began to want to please God more than I wanted to please myself. For the first time, I realized something: I had a choice. I did not have to keep living as a slave to lies or toxic thoughts. I slowly learned to confess my sin, submit to God, and trust Him with my thoughts, my desires, and my life. In Christ, we have power, freedom, and a new identity. Romans 8:31 reminds us: "If God is for us, who can be against us?" If God is for you, the enemy does not get the final word over your life. In Christ, you are accepted. In Christ, you are secure.  In Christ, you are significant. Your mistakes do not define you. Your past does not define you. The truest thing about you is your identity in Christ. So what do we do when an old lie rises up? We replace it Instead of: "I am a failure." Say:"I am God's workmanship." Instead of: "I am abandoned."Say:"God will never leave me." Instead of: "My past defines me." Say: "I am a new creation in Christ."This is why we need God's Word.Read it.Pray it.Speak it.Memorize it.Keep it close.We don't renew our minds through our own strength.We cooperate with what God is doing in us through His Word and the Holy SpiritRomans 12:1–2 gives us such a beautiful picture:"Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." We are not trying to become God's children.We're learning to live like the children we already are. Promise #3 — Practice Truth Until It Becomes Your Default This is where the daily practice comes in.Putting on the new self happens as we keep choosing truth— again and again—even when our feelings try to pull us back into old patterns.And I want you to hear this: It's not about perfection. It's about progress.It's not about trying harder in your own strength.It's about learning to think differently as God's Spirit renews you from the inside out. Sometimes we know the truth, but we still don't feel any different. Friend, that's normal.Our feelings often take a little while to catch up with what we believe.Think about Israel leaving Egypt.They were physically free in one day, but it took years for them to stop thinking like slaves. We can be the same way.Our identity in Christ changes immediately, but the way we think changes little by little— one surrendered thought at a time.That's why practicing truth matters. When God brings a hidden lie to the surface, we can look at it and say,"Lord, my belief system doesn't line up with what You say is true." We can renounce that lie.To renounce a lie simply means we refuse to keep agreeing with it.We reject it.We stop giving it authority.And we choose not to live under its influence anymore.God created our brains with the ability to form habits of thinking. So if we've believed lies for years—"I'm unlovable," "I'll never change," "My past defines me"—those thoughts can become deeply worn into the way we think.They may feel true.But they aren't necessarily true.They feel familiar because we've rehearsed them so many times.But here is the good news: As we keep replacing those lies with God's Word, we are training our minds to agree with what God says instead of what our emotions, wounds, or past experiences tell us. God's truth does not change. But we do. And over time, as the Holy Spirit works in us and we keep practicing truth, truth becomes our new default.That's part of the beautiful process Scripture calls sanctification— Becoming more like Christ, one surrendered thought at a time. And when we come to our Heavenly Father, He doesn't erase our emotions, memories, wounds, or mistakes overnight.We come carrying false beliefs and old coping mechanisms.And little by little, He lovingly teaches us what is true. God has given us spiritual weapons for a spiritual battle. We are not helpless against the lies. Through His truth, we can recognize them, confront them, and bring those thoughts under the authority of Christ. So let me ask you gently: What lie have you been agreeing with? You don't have to figure it all out at once.Just start with the next honest step.Ask God:"Lord, show me the lie I've believed."Then ask:"What do You say is true?"1. Renew your mind daily. 2. Replace the lie with God's truth. 3. Practice truth until it becomes your default. You are not powerless. You can choose truth—one thought at a time. Take a moment and pray:"Lord, thank You for setting me free from the tangles of my past and my pain. Thank You for showing me how to tell myself the truth. Today, I choose truth instead of lies." And remember the promise of John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 3 - Dwell in the Truth - Learn to Tell Yourself the Truth

  4. Aug 10

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 2 - Breaking Strongholds and Renouncing Lies

    Let me know what you think!  Proven Tip #1 - Reveal (expose) the Lie  A lie that has become a stronghold is “a belief or habitual pattern of thinking that is not consistent with what God tells us is true.” It is something that has a strong hold on you. It usually results in behaviors that are out of character for a child of God.  For example – During the COVID-19 crisis, there were many people with anxiousness and uncertainty about the future. We are encouraged in scripture to take our thoughts captive and break down the mental habits that contribute to or perpetuate anxiety.  Here’s what 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV) says, “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”  Proven Tip #2 - Renounce the Lie We capture thoughts and renew our minds by asking ourselves “does this thought belong in the mind of a follower of Jesus?”  If so, we should embrace it and act on it.  If not, we should reject and renounce it. Renouncing means to “say no” or evict the toxic thought or emotion from your mind.  As we allow God to bring to the surface - lies we’ve believed, we can examine each lie that is exposed, renounce the lie we have believed and announce the truth from God’s word. Renouncing – defined, means to formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession): refuse to abide by, refuse to recognize, reject and stop using or consuming. And when you renounce a lie, you must replace it with God’s Word – the truth. “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7  This brings us to Proven Tip #3 – Replace the Lie How do you replace the lies? I’ve learned a technique I am excited to share with you. It’s called a stronghold buster – it is a daily prayer practice that creates  (1) an intentional rejection or renunciation of lies that you have believed and (2) an intentional choosing and declaration of what God says is true.  A stronghold buster is not a magic incantation, or simply positive thinking. You and I have a choice – by choosing to renew our mind, we express our faith in Christ. This practice can help rewrite our default thinking from anxious and fearful, to confidence in the peace and security of a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. In Christ, we are accepted. In Christ, we are secure. In Christ, we are significant. We are no longer hopeless, worthless, or unworthy.  [i] John Eldridge, Wild At Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, Thomas Nelson, 2001, Nashville, TN, pg 56 https://sherylgt.com/resources   http://ficm.org/about-us/#!/who-i-am-in-christ https://www.freedominchrist.org/stories/the-new-stronghold-buster-app Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 2 - Breaking Strongholds and Renouncing Lies

  5. Aug 3

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 1 - Finding the Lies That Keep You Bound

    Let me know what you think! Proven Way #1: Define what is a “Lie-Knot?” A “lie-knot” usually begins with a traumatic event that is processed incorrectly or may not be processed at all. It can become an emotional wound and may result in a habitual sin that might be overwhelming. These events may translate into our soul being wounded. “An evil man (or woman) is held captive by his/her own sins, they are ropes that catch and hold him/her. He (she) will die for lack of self-control; he (she) will be lost because of his/her great foolishness.” Prov. 5:22-23 Heb. 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”  I am adopted instead of addicted; I am beloved instead of bullied, I am committed instead of condemned. You, too, can learn how to move ahead and break free from traps that have held you back in our faith journey.  Proven Way #2: Believe God’s Word and Not Your Feelings Any type of trauma – from bullying to abuse, and damage even worse, can create false beliefs. False beliefs become feelings. Feelings lie. We can choose to believe God’s Word – truth instead of lies. You must invite God to unravel the lies in your tangled messes. Psalm 33:4, “For the word of the Lord is right and true, He is faithful in all He does. “Lie-knots” are useful only to the enemy Satan, the accuser of the brethren, who wants us to feel worthless, helpless, and hopeless. His desire is to immobilize us into believing we are beyond God’s help and God can’t or won’t forgive our sins. Because of our guilt and shame, in our own strength, we are unable to overcome and bear spiritual fruit. John 8:44, “He was a murderer from the beginning, ot holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar, and the father of lies.” The good news? God is waiting for us to ask Him for help. This brings us to Proven Way #3: With God’s Help You Can Face Your Past Sometimes it’s easier to ignore your past – especially if what happened is painful or traumatic. You might be like me, for 20 years, I said, “I’ve buried it for so long, why bring it up now?” You might have already experienced how buried memories and trauma tend to resurrect themselves. Usually when we least expect it. Symptoms can show up in ways we think we can’t control, like depression, discouragement, or despair.  As we “look back at our past,” we must view our past through the fact of what God has done for us through Christ. We can be reminded each of us are a new creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17)  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!” Because we are new in Christ, we can stand firm on our identity in Christ.  Let’s pray, “Heavenly Father, thank you for the blood of Jesus that covers a multitude of my sins. (I Peter 4:8) Thank you that you have forgiven me and that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1) Thank you for helping me unravel the tangled knots of my past mistakes, so I can walk forward in freedom and security. Thank you for not holding my past against me. Help me to let go of guilt and shame. I choose to grab grace and hope. Thank you for changing my mess into a masterpiece. Thank you for using me for the important work you have planned for me to do. (Eph. 2:10) I choose to let go of the past so I can walk into the exciting future you have in store for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”  [i] http://www.joycemeyer.com/how-to-defeat-your-doubts-and-feed-your-faith/ (11/15/2017) https://sherylgt.com/resources   http://ficm.org/about-us/#!/who-i-am-in-christ  [i] http://www.joycemeyer.com/how-to-defeat-your-doubts-and-feed-your-faith/ (11/15/2017) Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    Unraveling the Lie-Knot - Part 1 - Finding the Lies That Keep You Bound

  6. Jul 27

    The Identity Thief - Victory Over Satan's Strategies

    Let me know what you think! You can have victory over Satan's strategies. Today, I share three tips to help you recognize the traps your enemy – the devil sets to trip you up.  Tip #1 Choose to Live By Faith Our Christian walk is lived by faith in God’s Word and according to what He says is true. The biblical response to truth is faith. We cannot rely on whether or not we feel it’s true. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Gal. 5:1   If you are new to the podcast, you may have missed my Prayer Against Deception – I wrote this prayer from James 4:6-7. Let’s pray together: Dear Lord, Please show me any area where I am being deceived. I declare James 4:6,7 “Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” I choose to yield myself to you, Heavenly Father. Because I choose to resist the devil (say no), I believe he will run away (leave me alone). God, I want to be close to you. I believe, you will come near to me and give me peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen    Tip #2 Learn to Recognize the Enemy’s Lies Emotions lie – if we feel overwhelming guilt, shame, or blame, we can immediately say – OKAY I GET IT -  that these feelings are lies from the enemy. God gives us the Holy Spirit as our helper. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin or compromise but will never, never condemn us. Romans 8:1, 2 says “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death.” Isn’t that freeing? Yes, we don’t have to be “good enough.” We can’t do it. Jesus Christ took on our blame and shame, died a horrible death to satisfy God’s requirement. If you feel shame and blame and unworthiness – those are feelings and can’t be trusted.  Tip #3 Every Spiritual Battle is Won or Lost at the Threshold of the Mind.    Reminding ourselves that the battle in our mind and actually takes place in heavenly realms is crucial to overcoming the enemy.  “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12)  Saying “no” to the flesh and “yes” to the spirit is an hour-by-hour and often minute-by-minute decision. If we make it a priority to keep the truth in the forefront of our minds, sin will have no power over us anymore. We behave according to what we believe. A description of our current spiritual position is found in Ephesians 2:6-7, “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” We are seated with Jesus far above Satan and all demonic powers. Not just slightly above, but far above.  Today’s unshakable truth: In Christ, you have Victory over Satan, the Identity Thief, with Christ’s power, You Have Victory Over Satan’s Strategies. Speak the truth of 1 John 5:18, “I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me.” I challenge you to use the three tips : Tip #1: Choose to Live By Faith “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Gal. 5:1     Tip #2: Learn to Recognize the Enemy’s Lies  “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1, 2  Tip #3: Every Spiritual Battle is Won or Lost at the Threshold of the Mind.   “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 Friend, you don’t have to wrestle with the enemy — Jesus already won the victory through His resurrection at the empty tomb. Take a moment right now to pause and pray: “Lord, thank You for enabling me to stand firm, resting in your grace, enjoying the blessing of being “raised above” my struggles. I choose to praise you for the victory You have already won! In Jesus’ name, Amen” Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    The Identity Thief - Victory Over Satan's Strategies

  7. Jul 20

    I've Been Ripped Off - Understanding Satan - The Identity Thief

    Let me know what you think! You don't have to be ripped off any longer. Today I share three tips to help you recognize your enemy – the devil. I will provide tools for loss prevention. Today we’re going to learn how to recognize – satan - the identity thief. Tip #1 – Know Your Enemy  The identity thief has a name and it is satan, the devil, your enemy. He is a sneaky, active adversary who sets up clever ways to steal, kill, and destroy you. This fact is found in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”  Tip #2 Ensure Loss Prevention When you accepted Jesus as your personal savior, you became a brand-new creation. Everything changed. It may not seem or feel like it, but it has. I love this version of 2 Cor. 5:17 (from the NLT) it says “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Sometimes we don’t feel new. To ensure loss prevention, in other words, reclaim the territory the enemy has taken over, it helps to see what his plan is. Tip #3 Get Your Stuff Back You want to stand firm in your identity in Christ. “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself u against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:5   Col. 1:13 says, “For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his dear son and enter into eternal life.” Phil 3:13-14 says, “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” I challenge you to use the three tips to prevent identity theft, that is IDENTITY – IN CHRIST – THEFT today: Tip #1 – Know Your Enemy  The identity thief has a name and it is satan, the devil, your enemy. He is a sneaky, active adversary. Described in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”   Tip #2 Ensure Loss Prevention When you accepted Jesus as your personal savior, you became a brand new creation.  2 Cor. 5:17 says “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”   Tip #3 Get Your Stuff Back You want to stand firm in your identity in Christ. Because of our position in Christ, we can claim Eph. 1:19-21 “I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.” There are no magic words nor is there power in declaring, but the spiritual strength comes through believing what God has said is true. Friend, you don’t have to put up with being ripped off any longer — you can fight back and get your stuff back as you stand firm in Phil. 3:14, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”  If today’s message spoke to your heart, take a moment right now to pause and pray: “Lord, I choose to keep my mind set on God’s truth, to take every thought captive and make it please you.” Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

    I've Been Ripped Off - Understanding Satan - The Identity Thief

  8. Jul 13

    Who Am I? - Understanding My Identity In Christ - Truth Boost Scriptures

    Let me know what you think! It's easy to forget who you are in Christ when the world’s messages feel much louder than the truth of God’s Word. Here are 26 verses - one for each letter of the alphabet to remind you who you are in Christ.  In Christ, you are… Adopted  “he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” Ephesians 1:5 (NIV). Beloved  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” Colossians 3:12 (NIV).  Chosen  “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight” Ephesians 1:4 (NIV). Delighted In  “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing” Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV).  Established “Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past…” Romans 16:25 (NIV).  Forgiven  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9 (NIV).  Given Everything You Need  “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV).  Heir  “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory” Romans 8:17 (NIV). Invited  “​​All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away” John 6:37 (NIV).  Justified  “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…” Romans 5:1 (NIV). Known  “You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar” Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV).  Loved  This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” 1 John 4:10 (NIV).  Masterpiece  “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV).  Not Condemned  “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1 (NIV).  Oak of Righteousness “They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor” Isaiah 61:3b (NIV). Purified  “…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water” Hebrews 10:22 (NIV).  Qualified  “Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 (NIV). Redeemed  “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption” 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NIV).  Sustained  “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken” Psalm 55:22 (NIV).  Treasured  “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV).  Unashamed  “As Scripture says, ‘Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame’” Romans 10:11 (NIV).  Victorious  “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV). Welcomed  “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” Ephesians 3:12 (NIV).  Exquisitely Made  “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” Psalm 139:13 (NIV).  Lightly Yoked  “‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light’” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV). One Whom God is Zealous For   “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved” Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV). http://ficm.org/about-us/#!/who-i-am-in-christ Thank you for joining me, I am excited to be part of your journey. Please share this episode and hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. I can't wait for you to experience God's peace, comfort, and wholeness. Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner website Find Sheryl on Facebook See Sheryl's books here Sheryl on Instagram Sheryl on X/Twitter Sheryl on LinkedIn Sheryl on Pinterest

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Restore Your Heart Podcast  Have you ever wondered if your broken heart can truly heal… if the shame, triggers, and trauma will ever lose their grip? Restore Your Heart with Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner is the weekly lifeline for Christian women who are tired of pretending they’re “fine.”  With raw honesty, contagious hope, and straight-from-Scripture answers, Sheryl (a former hope-less dope-fiend turned dope-less hope-fiend) walks with you through the lies that keep you stuck and leads you straight to the truth that sets you free. If you’re a discouraged young mom, a depressed mid-life woman, or a despairing single or widow longing to feel chosen, seen, and whole again—this is your safe place.  Every Monday, in just 15 soul-refreshing minutes, you’ll trade condemnation for confidence, fear for freedom, and heartbreak for the unshakable love of Jesus. Hit subscribe, grab your coffee (or your tissues), and let the restoration begin. Come home to hope at www.sherylgt.com.

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