The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

Redeemed from Rejection: Sister Wives

This week's episode picks up from last week when we discuss rejection. What is it? Then we looked at the biblical story of two sisters who married the same man whose name was Jacob. One sister was loved and the other was unloved. In today's episode you will learn 6 ways to overcome rejection.
1. God sees you
2 Set your identity in God and believe what God says about you.
3. People can complement you, but they can never validate you.
4. Praise shifts the focus from what you don't have to what you do have.
5. Practice positive self-affirmations.
6. Find your tribe.

Redeemed From Rejection

Do you have a Valentine (a special loved one)? February is the month of valentines here in the U.S. A valentine is the celebration of romance and love. Have you ever loved someone, and they didn't love you back? Have you ever faced rejection? Rejection feels lousy! Even Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer had to deal with rejection. today's bible story comes Genesis chapter 29 and Genesis 30: 1-24. This new series is called: Redeemed from Rejection.
Highlights from this episode:
The thought for the day.
The beginning bible story of Leah and Rachel. Genesis chapters 29 and 30.
The moral of the Ugly Duckling Story.
My thoughts about the story.
What exactly is rejection.
What does the bible have to say about rejection?

CONSECRATION 2023 PART 5

The 6th and 7th reason why consecration is so important.  
1. What keeps you from being carried away captive? 
2. Did you know consecration doesn't just benefit you?
3. Do you know who is your main prayer partner?
With all that is going on today we need someone who is steadfast, absolutely reliable in every situation and season.  Whose prayers are always going to get the results we need.
(6th) reason for consecration: Consecration is your why to God through the Blood of Jesus, who is our High Priest forever- "holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners"- interceding on our behalf. Hebrews 7:17-28, Jeremiah 13:15-17
(7th) reason for consecration: Jesus is our role model for a consecration life. Hebrews 10:9-14, 2 Timothy 2:17-21.

CONSECRATION 2023 PART 4

How to avert God's judgement. Want to get to a place of stillness to hear God's voice? Want to get closer to God? Listen to this episode. Jumpstart the New Year with Consecration 2023! This series is designed to help you draw closer to the Lord and fight against temptation to sin. Reason number 4 & 5 why consecration is so important.
(4) Consecration averts God’s judgment and brings God’s presence.
Joel 2:15-17; Hebrews 10:26-31
(5) Consecration makes the spiritually weak strong. 
Sanctification is your way to perfection and maturity.
Hebrews 7:23-28, 10:14

CONSECRATION 2023 PART 3

Looking for a way to start the New Year off on the right foot? Looking forward to a move of God in 2023? Then check out Consecration2023. The third reason why Consecration is so important is because: 
Consecration purifies your heart motivations. Your consecration represents your purity. Matthew 5:8 and Job 1:1, 5  
A. You need to be consecrated because,consecration deals with your heart’s motivations. The reason why you do what you do. What’s behind your actions.   
B. Whether or not you accomplish anything in thenatural realm, you are always striving to increase the state of purity in the realm of your heart.   

Consecration 2023 Part 2

How will you prepare for 2023? I know that's a loaded question, but I want you to really think about it. 
 If we separate ourselves properly, God himself rewards us by drawing near with his protection, blessing, and fatherly care. He promises to be everything that a good Father should be. He will be our counselor and guide; he will love and cherish us as his own children as it says in 2 Cor 6:16-18. This episode will take a look at the second reason why Consecration so important for the new year
Consecration prepares you to stand before two people.  What 2 people? God and your enemies. (Joshua 7:6-14)
Prayer is the lifeblood of Consecration.
Prayer is your secret weapon in any crisis or circumstance.
How to do a 21-Day Consecration.
 
  
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CONSECRATION 2023

"And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?"  Scripture References: 1 Chronicles 29: 1-5,
Joshua 3:2-17.
What Will You Learn:
Intro: Consecration, what is it? 
What does it involve?
Why is it so important?
 

Wise Men Still Seek Him

In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams continues her series, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and reads through Matthew 2:1-12 to share the story of the Three Wise Men and the Christmas star.
 
“We can protect his purpose by continuing to fulfill the savior’s purpose.” - [10:49]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:02] Intro
[00:56] The story of the Wise Men
[05:28] The Christmas star tradition
[08:16] Three things the Wise Men can teach us
[11:44] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The Wise Men Still Seek Him

In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams continues her series, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and shares a tradition that many of us still do for Christmas: place a star on the top of the tree. She reads from Isaiah 9:6 that explains what each point of the star represents.
 
“We can protect his purpose by continuing to fulfill the Savior’s purpose.” - [11:13]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:02] Intro
[00:57] Matthew 2:1-12
[03:50] Christmas traditions
[06:42] Isaiah 9:6
[12:08] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

A Night of Heavenly Worship

In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams shares the story of the birth of Jesus to show us the extent of God’s love for us.
 
“No one can enter into the true spirit of Christmas apart from personal faith in the God-man savior.” - [01:44]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:02] Intro
[01:02] The First Christmas
[04:22] God steps into our story
[06:25] The extent of God’s love for us
[08:26] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/