Episode 83 \u2013 Stephanie has quite the treat for you today! The one and only Jill Briscoe is sharing with us her life lessons on worry, aging, and prayer. She shares about obedience from faith as the solution against worry and worldly cares. She teaches us, in her trademark style and accent, the tools SHE has used for decades to become a vessel God used mightily. So, you are invited to put the kettle on, steep some tea (preferably with milk\u2014how British!), maybe enjoy a few scones with clotted cream (Stephanie's favorite!).
\nInternational speaker and multi-bestselling author Jill Briscoe, 86 years young, invites us to taste life lessons to embrace the fullness of a life lived solely to the glory of God. It feels like afternoon teatime with your wise aunt, so cozy up with us to soak up wisdom and insights from one of the most respected Christian influencers of our generation!
\nIn this episode, Jill shares some of her life lessons. She says, \u201cwhat I have learned I am now passing onto you.\u201d Such a legacy of faith becomes ours today! For example:
\n-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cDo not worry\u201d is not about self-love and self-care. It is a direct command from the Lord Jesus Himself.
\n-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 God\u2019s grass grows overnight. Hum. Intrigued? You don\u2019t want to miss Jill\u2019s wisdom on this point.
\n-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Aging is full of opportunities\u2014take it from Jill!
\n-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 The power of prayer, or how to be but one prayer away from anyone who might be hundreds of miles away from you!
\nThere is no experience quite like sitting across from Jill and listening to her life stories. She beckons you into the legacy of a spiritual giant who delights to inspire you to follow hard after God. Do not let her whimsical storytelling fool you:\xa0she is a mighty warrior in God\u2019s Kingdom.
\nJill gives us the blueprint she has used for decades to approach Scripture. Always look for:
\n1-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 a command to obey;
\n2-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 a warning to heed;
\n3-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 a promise to claim;
\n4-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 something about Jesus;
\n5-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 something about yourself;
\n6-\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 and finally, someone standing in the shadows.
\nAs you sip your milk tea alongside Jill, you will hear stories of The Beetles, and of the trap of reaching for your phone instead of your Bible first thing in the morning. You will taste what it is like to emigrate from the UK to the US in the 1970\u2019s, leaving everything behind for the sake of God\u2019s calling upon a family. You will hear what true obedience looks like, regardless of fatigue and exhaustion.
\nYou will hear how Jill uses her personal Scripture reading to discern God\u2019s specific direction for her steps. It is simple and Spirit-filled. You will hear about the privilege of growing old, and the opportunities that come with it. You will hear about the unrelenting pursuit of God through Scripture.
\nThe sound quality isn\u2019t always perfect (sorry about that!). But the depth of wisdom in this episode is such, that we decided to keep it, sound imperfections and all. We hope you will be as blessed with it as we have been!
\n\xa0If you've enjoyed this episode, you will LOVE our Gospel Spice series! Check out the first episode of each season (it will launch in the same app you are currently using to listen):
\n\xa0The Gospel of Matthew:\xa0https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3281/link/
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\nThe Psalms:\xa0https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/
\nhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/
\nThe Gospel of Luke:\xa0https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/
\nhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/
\nThe Book of Proverbs: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/
\nhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/
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