2 Kings 4:1-7 The tale of the widow and her oil, gives us some real talk about confidence. It's like finding a five-dollar bill in your old jeans. It was always there, you just didn't notice it. That's the first lesson from our widow: appreciate the little you have, it might just be your saving grace. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. —Winston Churchill
Today, we're navigating the murky waters of restoring broken confidence. We'll be sharing stirring encounters of victory, revealing wisdom from the masters, and offering you tangible steps to help reconstruct your mental fortitude. Whether it's a professional hiccup, a personal heartbreak, or a crisis of faith in yourself, this episode will empower you to emerge stronger and more resilient. So, buckle up and prepare to reignite your soul and tap into your limitless potential!
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You, my friend, are the perfect version of yourself. Your uniqueness is unchanging, providing a solid foundation from which to construct your spiritual understanding. As we piece together the lessons of life, like Lego blocks, we build upon the revelations we've already encountered. In these upcoming segments, we'll aim for a Bullseye revelation in the realm of healing. I'm excited to share how God revealed his son's presence and love in my life, and by extension, in all our lives. Because God knows my heart, and he knows I'm eager to share these divine revelations with you. Isn't his love profound? Let's rejoice and bask in it. Amen. 
Confidence. It's as delicate as fine china and just as easily broken. Yet it's as vital to us as the air we breathe. When our confidence wavers, it can feel as if we're adrift in a sea with no sight of land. I'm sure many of you can relate. It's that sensation of the stable ground you've been treading on suddenly giving way beneath you. It's a precious treasure, so easily shattered yet capable of being mended by a master craftsman. However, it's a journey, not a pit stop. There's no magic wand to wave, no instant cure. We all have those moments, those areas in our lives, where our confidence takes a hit, where we stumble and fall. It could be a volatile market, a health scare, a family crisis – things that come out of the blue and knock the wind out of us. But let me reassure you, rebuilding that confidence, regaining that footing, is achievable. It takes intention, it takes practical steps, and yes, it takes time. I'd like to let you in on a conversation I had with the Lord, a dialogue that helped guide me back onto the path of confidence and hope. Let's start with the most crucial tool, the one I'll describe in this podcast. Then, I'll share a moment in my life where this tool made all the difference. Ready? Let's get started.  the Linen Cloths...The presence of the linen cloths and face-cloth are highly emphasized in defenses of the resurrection of Jesus; it is the reason Peter and John saw and believed Jesus was raised from the dead even though they had not yet understood how the Scriptures had spoken of it (John 20:8). We must keep in mind that a Roman guard was present at the tomb (Matthew 27:64-66); if Jesus’ body had been stolen away from the tomb, it would make no sense to unwrap all the linen cloths and the face-cloth, roll up the face-cloth, and then run away with the body; every additional second of the heist would increase the odds of being seen and/or captured in the act. Grave robbers would just take the body with the linen cloths to their lair and then take it all apart. Even if the story the soldiers said after being paid off to say it had any truth, that the disciples stole the body while they slept (Matthew 28:11-15), it would make no sense for them to leave the linen cloths; how long would it have taken before some of the Roman soldiers would wake up (as if they would ever be caught sleeping, the punishment for which was normally death!)? The best explanation for the presence of the linen cloths is that the One wrapped in it took them off and carefully rolled up the face-cloth and set it aside as He departed. The linen cloths and the face-cloth do provide a wonderful testimony to the resurrection of Jesus! Thus Jesus left the linen cloths and face-cloth as He departed the tomb in the resurrection. Did He just leave them to prove He is risen from the dead? Or is there perhaps greater meaning and significance to the linen cloths? Credit: Ethan R. Longhenry Continue reading the article Scripture TreasuresClose the door behind you...Elisha Helps a Poor Widow4 One day the widow of a member of the group of prophets came to Elisha and cried out, “My husband who served you is dead, and you know how he feared the Lord. But now a creditor has come, threatening to take my two sons as slaves.”2 “What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?”“Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil,” she replied.3 And Elisha said, “Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors. 4 Then go into your house with your sons and shut the door behind you. Pour olive oil from your flask into the jars, setting each one aside when it is filled.”5 So she did as she was told. Her sons kept bringing jars to her, and she filled one after another. 6 Soon every container was full to the brim“Bring me another jar,” she said to one of her sons.“There aren’t any more!” he told her. And then the olive oil stopped flowing.7 When she told the man of God what had happened, he said to her, “Now sell the olive oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on what is left over.” 2 Kings 4 NLT Pray like this: ‘Our Beloved Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of your name be the center on which our lives turn. 10Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is in heaven. 11We acknowledge you as our Provider of all we need each day. 12Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us. 13Rescue us every time we face tribulation and set us free from evil. For you are the King who rules with power and glory forever. Amen.’ 14“And when you pray, make sure you forgive the faults of others so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you. 15But if you withhold forgiveness from others, your Father withholds forgiveness from you.” Matthew 6 TPT  Portions in Part IIConfidence, my friend, is like the fuel in our life's engine. It powers us through the bumpy roads of life and helps us stay on course. But, just like the fuel in your car, it can run low and sometimes, it might even feel like you're running on empty. Ever felt your engine sputter at work? You know, when a project doesn't go as planned, or a boss gives you a tough review. It's as if someone just poured water in your fuel tank. You hesitate before taking on new roles, your work becomes a struggle, and the office doesn't feel like a second home anymore. Now, let's think about our social circles - parties, dinners, get-togethers. When you're low on confidence, it's like showing up to a dance floor with two left feet. The fear of judgment, past experiences, or just plain old social anxiety can make you want to stick to the wall instead of owning the floor. And you end up missing out on the joy of connecting with others, leaving you feeling alone in a crowd. And don't even get me started on personal setbacks. They're like those nasty potholes that appear out of nowhere. A bad breakup, a missed opportunity, or just negative thoughts can cause a jolt so severe that it shakes your belief in your own worth. But guess what, it's never the end of the road. Building confidence is like a constant journey, with its ups and downs, twists and turns. And the beautiful part is, you're the driver. You can stop for help, refuel, and get back on the road. Reach out to your pit crew - friends, mentors, professionals. Reflect on your journey, recognize your strengths, and celebrate your wins. So gear up, my friend. Refuel your confidence, and let's hit the road with renewed strength and faith. You've got this. Let's conquer those miles with resilience and assurance. Romans 1:17 the mirror, Herein lies the secret of the power of the Gospel; there is no good news in it until the righteousness of God is revealed. The dynamic of the gospel is the revelation of 1God’s faith as the only valid basis for our belief. The Prophets wrote in advance about the fact that God believes that righteousness reveals the life of our design. “Righteousness by his (God’s) faith defines life.” GRACE is speaking loudly to us here. Righteousness or in Right standing by His, God's faith defines life. its God's faith that lives on the inside of You. Not how much we flex the mustard seed of faith. The Good News shifts the emphasis away from our trying, our ta do list, failure and condemnation to highlight what it was that God accomplished in Jesus Christ on humanity’s behalf. Habakkuk 2:4, “The just shall live by his [God’s] faith.” God will go to any and all lengths to reveal to you and I, Every time we love, encounter joy, or experience beauty, a hint of the nature of our Maker reflects within us; We are Mirrored in Him. Romans 3:4 God’s word is not under threat. In fact, if all of mankind fails, truth remains intact. Truth is defined in God; it is neither challenged nor vindicated by human experience. Contradiction does not intimidate or diminish God’s belief. Scripture records that God stands justified in his own word; it confirms that God’s promise and purpose are not compromised through mankind’s failure; neither is God’s reputation threatened by our behavior. (Truth does not become true by popular vote. It is already as true as it gets because God believes it; it is from faith to faith, says Paul [Rom 1:17]; there is no gospel in it until the righteousness of God is revealed; “we can do nothing against the truth.” [See 2 Cor 13:5 and 8]. David’s sin did not cancel God’s promise. “But my mercy I will not take from him” and “his house shall be made sure, and his kingdom for ever before me, and his throne shall be set up forever.” [2 Sam 7:15-16].) his collection, STUNNING... morning meditation without distraction music.The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” ― Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper
Unity in the Body (Psalm 133:1–3; 1 Corinthians 1:10–17)1As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: 2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8This is why it says; “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men. 9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descendedc to the lower parts of the earth? 10He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Colossians 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Proverbs 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son--surely you know!  Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ― Nelson Mandela
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I'm Kristen WambachI'm all grown up (I think?) Along my journey of searching for answers, I found them. I went from spiritual blindness to OMG! With a driving niche as an entrepreneur. I love hanging out with our four sons, riding with my husband on his Harley, and creating all things hospitality. My mission? To help others see "beyond" and own their awesomeness within!
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