If My People: From Distance to Devotion- Rediscovering Intimacy with God

If My People: Tears as Language

lIn this episode of If My People (Phase 2: Surrender), host Linda explores how tears become a language before God when words fail, drawing on 2 Chronicles 7:14 and the example of Hannah. Listen for quiet invitations to bring unspoken burdens to God, trust His understanding, and find deeper intimacy through surrender and prayer.   Cylinder Six by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

If My People: When God Asks Us to Bow

In this episode Linda continues Phase 2 — Surrender — reflecting on 2 Chronicles 7:14 and what it means to bow before God. Using Jesus' prayer in the Garden as the model, she explores how surrender is an act of trust, not the absence of struggle, and how bowing reshapes our hearts more than it removes our value. Listen for gentle prompts to examine where you’re holding on, take practical steps to set aside quiet time with God, and learn to place your plans, fears, and understanding into His hands. A short prayer and reflection guide close the episode with encouragement to trust God’s good purposes.   Cylinder Six by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

If My People: Safe Enough to Be Honest

In this episode of If My People (Phase 2: Surrender), Linda invites listeners to stop pretending and come honestly before God, using David's plea in Psalm 51 as a model of humble confession and inner renewal. Through prayer and reflection we are encouraged to remove masks, trust God’s grace, and begin surrender by bringing our whole hearts into His presence; tune in next week as the series continues.   Cylinder Six by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

If My People: Pride That Blocks Healing

In this episode host Linda continues Phase 2—Surrender—examining how pride and self-reliance can prevent God’s healing, using Naaman’s story as a vivid example. Through concise teaching, prayer, and reflective questions, listeners are invited to humble themselves, trust God’s ways, and open their hearts to healing.   Cylinder Six by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com

If My People: Laying Down Control

As we continue in Phase 2: Surrender, we reflect on what it means to release our need for control and place our trust fully in God. Through the story of Abraham, we discover that surrender is not about having all the answers—it is about trusting God enough to follow Him, even when we cannot see the entire path ahead. If you've ever struggled with uncertainty, fear, or the need to control every outcome, this episode is an invitation to rest in God's wisdom, timing, and faithfulness.   Cylinder Six by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRkWHE3ckppS29lb044TllTZDdFdkNlUC13d3xBQ3Jtc0tuM0x3LURFUzU5WUhmb2FCOUFxT3V0ZFVyY2kyWEwzR052V0JzRUtfaVFRRzJnNUUyV1IyWUFQSDU2LTZaQWZDTjYxVlIzeHA0TjZmaFk5SkVQa3BuLXQ5STRTM0E5azVBVEhwVERLeFplOUhwdTlJdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F&v=WE4IgcZNqn4] Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tFMjg3dGl3aDFST19zUE9EQmRUdGh4VmEtUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFFjT0E1X3FmOFc5My0td1dNdGlxYVozTUJsbEFSV1JoaWVaZUhhWFNlVnZhbktacjFHOFFqUk5nQTBocERlOHZ3MW9pempjcmQ5YndpQWYzOG1JY0M0SE5aZUJfZ0xUNExQNlA3YXZ6ZS1YaG1yZw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fchriszabriskie.com%2Fcylinders%2F&v=WE4IgcZNqn4] Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblptc1kyNmtQMW1NRzJYcU5PWHRKbkRWa2Uwd3xBQ3Jtc0tsQUNaMEFSSGtSWlNJV2YxMWtHeXFWaHZLMzVVNzAzbWhKY25YVzl6UXAyX3M2M1pYbFNxVUVZQkxQNGZMQXdOa3ZGYUlYUHhKbkFXb1Z5NWlMUzNEN2NPTm05UFVvbWUyb2gxYl9HT1Q4ZDYyd0NmQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fchriszabriskie.com%2F&v=WE4IgcZNqn4]