How to Apply The Rocking Chair Principle
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I share a story from my childhood where playing in a rocking chair taught me an important lesson we can all apply today.
Episode Discussion Points
- Story of my sisters and I giving each other “roller-coaster” rides on a rocking chair.
- It was all fun and games until someone (me) got hurt.
- Parallels to our day and our life with not trusting the arm of flesh, but trusting God to guide, but we get to choose who we want with us on our crazy rocking journey.
- I share a personal experience of one of my children recently being diagnosed with a new diagnosis, and how it impacted them and me.
- How I gave my burden to Jesus and He carried it and gave me peace.
- I share a journal entry where I remembered this story and God guided me to once again let go and let Him take control.
- Invitation to ask God “what am I holding onto that I need to let go of?”
Bible Verses Shared
Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm. —Jeremiah 17:5
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. —Jeremiah 29:11
Choose you this day whom ye will serve. —Joshua 24:15
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Transcription
You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/how-to-apply-the-rocking-chair-principle
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