{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d66e31bd648b96e4ce9a7f1/68b5261de9dcbdcab9f69141?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Trusting in God's Strength Alone","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d66e31bd648b96e4ce9a7f1/1756701206377-694b7d5d-9b43-46e5-bd10-7fb5ad3cccb6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>🎙️</strong>This is another Empowering Encouragement Now episode based on the devotions of Charles Spurgeon..</p><p><strong>📖 Scripture</strong></p><p>Isaiah 51:5 (CSB)</p><p>“My righteousness is near, my salvation appears, and my arms will bring justice to the nations. The coasts and islands will put their hope in me, and they will look to my strength.”</p><p><strong>📝 Episode Overview</strong></p><p>When life feels like it’s falling apart and every human support is stripped away, where do you turn? In this episode, we explore the profound truth that real security is found only in God’s strength. Using Isaiah 51:5 as our anchor, we reflect on how trials can push us away from distractions and into the very arms of our heavenly Father.</p><p>Like a ship driven to its “beam-ends,” crises force us to trust completely in the One who cannot fail. What looks like disaster may actually be the storm that drives you to the Rock that is Christ Himself.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why brokenness and isolation can become unexpected blessings.</li><li>How hardship strips away false securities and deepens your intimacy with God.</li><li>The importance of demonstrating unshakable faith before a watching world.</li><li>Why weakness is the very stage where God’s strength shines most brightly.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏 Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>The struggles you face aren’t meant to destroy you—they are meant to drive you closer to God, where you will find unshakable hope, peace, and strength.</p><p><strong>📌 Closing Encouragement</strong></p><p>This is your moment for bold faith. Trust Him fully, stand firm in His promises, and let your life proclaim that God’s strength is enough.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.transformthiscity.org/donate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DONATE</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;You can help support this podcast by clicking</strong>&nbsp;<strong>our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.gotquestions.org/four-spiritual-laws.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Four Spiritual Laws</a>- how you can be born again and have eternal life?</p><p><a href=\"https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/the-spirit-filled-life.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirit Filled Life</a>- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQIWZVVGAvarNQiwpQonu0w\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Other Things with... \"</a> YouTube Channel</p><p>(Ctrl+click to follow the link)&nbsp;<em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.transformthiscity.org/lifehelps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>LIFE HELPS</em></strong></a></p><p><a href=\"http://podcast.gwot.rocks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>gwot.rocks home page</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.transformthiscity.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Transform This City</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/transformthiscity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Transform This City Facebook</strong>&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"mailto:gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org</strong></a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard</p><p>Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian</p><p>Standard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.</p>","author_name":"Kenny Price"}