Bet It All On God’s Goodness

Balance gets sold to us like a careful split between “spiritual” and “real life.” We don’t buy it. We talk through a deeper, more demanding idea: Jesus claims every square inch, which means a balanced life is not holding back part of our heart while offering God the parts that feel safe. It’s betting the farm on His goodness, even when our story includes loss, confusion, regret, and the nagging fear that it might not work out. We dig into Ephesians 5:18 and why “be filled with the Holy Spirit” is not a one-time moment but a continuous way of living. The command is ongoing, it’s something we receive rather than manufacture, and it pushes us into a life of repeated yielding. From there we zoom out to kingdom living and the ministry of reconciliation, where the Spirit’s inner work actually produces outward action, integrity, courage, and real impact in culture without drifting into a works-based gospel. Then we walk with Joshua at the Jordan in Joshua 3 and into the tent of meeting in Exodus 33. After decades of disappointment, Joshua still steps forward, and we trace that courage back to one thing: friendship with God and being convinced of His goodness. If you’ve ever felt double-minded because life didn’t turn out the way you prayed, you’re not alone, and there’s a way to say yes again. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find the show. -------------------- As always, we hope this message stirs and encourages you! If you were blessed by this message and feel led to sow financial resources into The Resting Place, you can do so at the link below. Thank you! If you would like to give to The Resting Place click here: https://subsplash.com/u/therestingpla... You can now support The Resting Place podcast by joining our subscription! Click the link below to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2129391/su... If you would like more information about The Resting Place or to subscribe to our email list, contact us here: https://therestingplaceia.com