Hey, Forever GodGirl, I'm your host, Iz, and
welcome or welcome back to the Forever GodGirl
podcast. In today's episode, we're gonna talk
all about pressure (the pressures of life). How to deal with it, how
to face it, and even the stress that comes with
it. So without further ado, let's get into the
episode. So under the category of bad pressure,
there are two types of bad pressure, internal
and external. What's the difference? Glad you
asked. External pressure can come from social
life and relationships, work and academics, or
major life events, or even financial pressure.
Internal can come from self -imposed expectations,
personality drive, or irrational fears and desires.
Wait, so I can pressure myself? Yeah, that's
the crazy thing about it. With internal pressure,
it can kind of feel like we have a weight on
our chest, or maybe it's a pit in your stomach.
But whatever it is, remember what it says in
Psalm 55. It says cast your burden on the Lord,
release it and he will sustain and uphold you.
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken,
slip, fall or fail. You know that scripture also
reminds me of when Jesus said in the New Testament
in Matthew, anyone who is burdened and heavy
laden, come to me and I will give you rest. And
that also reminds me of 1 Peter chapter 5 verse
7 which says, cast your cares on the Lord because
he cares for you. These three scriptures are
just prime examples that whenever we feel heavy,
we have the opportunity and invitation to lay
it down at Jesus' feet. Oh my gosh, that's literally
a weight off my chest. Yeah, it really is, because
a lot of times we put unnecessary pressure on
ourselves, and we put pressure on ourselves because
often times we are worried about being perfect,
but then we forget what it says in Hebrews that
Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith.
Not me, not you. So why are we worrying about
that? Okay, you've got a point there, but how
am I supposed to give this burden and pressure
to God? Glad you asked, because in 1 Peter 5
-7 it says cast your cares on the Lord because
he cares for you. So this means to surrender
it to the Lord, which means to lay it down, put
up our white flag and say, hey, I can't do this
by myself anymore. I need the Lord's help. Oh,
and by the way, it's not just a one -time prayer,
because we need to surrender to the Lord, whether
it be a burden, whether it be worry, or whether
it just be our old fleshly habits to the Lord
daily. Because in Matthew 6, 27, it says, can
worry add a single day to your life? Hmm. I don't
know about you, but that scripture absolutely
clocks me. I mean, the conclusion that we get
from that scripture is that worry is a waste
of time, literally. Oh, I never looked at it
that way. Me neither, until I found this scripture.
I mean, when I think about it, I literally have
direct access to the creator of the universe.
Interjection, you do too. And I'm just a daughter
of the most high kinks, so why would I worry
my pretty little head over it? This doesn't mean
we're irresponsible. Don't get me wrong. It just
means that we have the Lord's overwhelming peace
because in John 14 verse 27 Jesus says peace
I leave with you my peace I give to you not as
the world gives do I give you let not your heart
be troubled neither let them be afraid so let's
break down this verse okay good because because
I understood some of it and then you lost me
okay so basically in this verse Jesus says peace
leave with you he left us his peace and he says
my peace I give to you so not just any peace
but his everlasting peace then he says not as
the world gives do I give you The peace that
the world gives us is fleeting. It's not actually
real peace, it's just labeled as peace, but it's
not actually peace. Jesus doesn't give us a fleeting
sense of peace, but he gives us an everlasting
state of peace through the presence of his Holy
Spirit living inside of us. Then he says, let
not your heart be troubled. Which in the amplified
version it says, do not let your hearts be troubled,
neither let them be afraid. Stop allowing yourselves
to be agitated and disturbed. And do not permit
yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and
cowardly and unsettled. Why? Because peace of
the Lord is a gift. And the devil can't take
that gift, he cannot take our peace, but he wants
to make us believe that our peace has been taken.
So the next time we feel burdened or pressured,
let's remind ourselves of the word of God. Because
in Proverbs chapter 12 verse 25 it says, anxiety
in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good
word makes him glad. Now it's time for our special
segment. In today's special segment, you know
it, Hot Takes. The results are in. Today we have
not one, not two, but three hot takes, so let's
get into them. Number one, should Christians
read self-help books? 80% said "no. Change comes
from the Holy Spirit." And 20% said "yeah, good
habits, good life." But I wanna know, what's your
hot take on this? Number two, what's the best
Bible translation? 20% said "KJV, keep it classic."
30% said "NKJV, keep it authentic." And 50% said
"NLT, keep it simple." Personally, NLT is my favorite.
Number three, is embracing other religions idolatry?
0% said "no, inclusivity, God is love." 29% said
"nah, I tolerate and compromise." And 71% said
"yes. false religions to false gods." But I wanna
know, what's your hot take on these questions?
If you didn't get a chance to vote, then make
sure you're following us on Instagram so you
can be a part of the polls, and remember to ask
your parents first. You can also email us at
forevergodgirl2@gmail.com . That was such
a great special segment, but now it's time to
talk about something even more important and
even more exciting, salvation. Here's a word
from Zi. So, if you have a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ, then this message will help
you. But if you don't have a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ, I invite you to give your
heart to the Lord today. To receive him into
your heart, go to Romans 10, 9 through 10. It
says, if you confess with your mouth the Lord
Jesus and believe in your heart that God has
raised him from the dead, You will be saved,
for with the heart one believes unto righteousness,
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
If you said this prayer with sincerity, you are
saved and now have eternal life with Jesus. You
are saved from all your sins. present and future
sins you may commit. This truth is not a free
pass to sin anytime. Instead, Jesus gives you
power over all wrong choices and empowers you
to spread the gospel to others. You are saved
forever and your name is written in the book
of life. Did you just give your life to Jesus?
Because if you did, give yourself a pat on the
back. We are so godly proud of you. Thank you
so much for listening to this podcast episode.
I trust that it helped you and that you learned
something. And remember, facing pressure in life
is inevitable. But when we go about it the godly
way, they teach us so much. Visit us on our website
at ForeverGodGirl.com . That's how you help us
spread the good news.