In a show entitled Trump Tariffs E238, we had a nice pre-Passover Bible lesson in the back half of that show. If you didn’t hear it, you should go back and listen to the latter half of that show.

It talks about what was Christ doing leading up to Passover. What was he thinking about? Was he satisfied with his ministry? Did he feel he accomplished everything? Leading up to Passover and his death and resurrection, Jesus wasn’t planning his defense; he was PRESENT in the MOMENT, and not focused on the future.

I took this to heart and tried to do the same.

This led to pondering ODC and our Show entitled Flood of Emotions, episode 239, about listening to the heart for truth (the voice of the Holy Ghost).

ODC is a blessing to listeners, especially when we share biblical truth and insight. 47 countries and over 370 cities is “the” measure I’ve used to define success…and while that on the surface sounds impressive…in my marketing mind…it left me feeling as though we were UNDER PERFORMING…2.5 years and that’s all we’ve done?? See. Even I can be hard on myself.

The truth is…I know we are reaching folks…if it’s only ONE that gets help or turns to God it’s like the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to fetch the ONE lost sheep.

Pondering this further I realized that to be “happy” with our “success” I needed to use a different method of measurement. To be HAPPY and CONTENT, I needed to measure things differently.

ODC MEETS the call Jesus asks of us…go into all the world (podcast meets that requirement), and teach the word, share what we’ve learned with others, encourage the brokenhearted.

So I’m happy to report that after two weeks of pondering things leading up to Passover and post the Holy Week…I believe I’m more content and can now see that I’m in Gods perfect Will for this time. (That’s a real application of the scripture I was blind but now I see). I’ve told myself to Stop feeling as though you are doing nothing or accomplishing little…we are doing Gods work…to “make his power known.”

Just thought I would share this honest struggle and epiphany of what I’ve been wrestling with lately. A mini testimony if you will, that highlights five actions: first I had to ponder, then reflect, then surrender and then accept what God was saying (identifying the truth) and finally reject the measurement that maybe the devil was pitching me…that left me discontent.

So maybe now you know why I keep asking for you to send us a text (in our show notes). Tell us if we are being a blessing, if you’re encouraged, inspired and blessed by our show. This is the encouragement or measure we seek…not numbers…but real feedback from listeners.

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