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It took two years from conception to production, but “Retreat Radio” is on the air!!
Mike and Jay feel so blessed to be able to bring you this weekly program. We hope that you enjoy listening to the show, and reading our blog posts. If you haven’t listened to episode #1, we suggest you find time to download it on your favorite listening device.
So let’s dig into today’s show on beliefs. Our show started with the teaser asking the question; what does all religions have in common? The answer is belief.
Our belief isn’t just a yes or no response to the question do you believe in God. Rather it is the level to which we place our trust in God!
Think back to a time in your life where you felt alone, or overwhelm by something. Did you pray for God’s help? Sometimes our fears take over and we forget that God is always with us to provide direction. Looking back at that situation in your life, can you now see how God played a role in the outcome?
Jay shared a story that his daughter told him while she was doing one of her rotations for her pharmacy degree. She was schedule to work at a local hospital’s oncology department for a month. She was worried that the patients would be depressed, negative, and rude since they were dealing with a terminal illness, cancer. But to her amazement all of the patients were very positive, and welcoming. Patient after patient she discovered were totally at peace. Why? Because they put their total faith in God. She said that was the most rewarding and inspiring month of her clinical rotation. It is amazing isn’t it! Putting our faith in God provides us so much peace and power.
The first reading today was John 3:16. “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” In our intro to this bible verse we talked about the sports fan who had the rainbow colored wig on and was always holding a John 3:16 sign, what an awesome display of his faith, proclaiming God’s love.
Who did this guy know to get such great seats to all those major sporting events?
In the second reading we discussed old doubting Thomas. We both understood where Thomas was coming from, and I’m sure most of you would have felt the same way. Jesus comes into the room where they were after being dead for over a week. Not surprising that they didn’t recognize him. I can only imagine how bad Jesus looked and smelled!
I just love the verse from John 20:29… Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me” Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe”.
Our call to action from this episode is for you to think back to a time in your life where you were challenged and how God helped you through it. We would also like for you to spend some time in self reflection this week and examine your level of belief. What can you do to deepen your faith in God? Some ideas for you to consider would be to set aside daily prayer time. Look into, and get involved in some sort of volunteer opportunity. Join, or start a faith sharing group.
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May God bless and keep you. May God’s faith shine on you. May God be kind to you and bring you peace!