Search Me, O God – The Discipline of Self-Examination

Search Me, O God – The Discipline of Self-Examination

Christ-Filled Reflections Podcast #4 Learning Objective: Search Me, O God – The Discipline of Self-Examination By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Use Scripture as a mirror for honest self-examination, identify areas where their thoughts, attitudes, or behaviors may be misaligned with God's will, and invite the Holy Spirit to lead them toward spiritual growth and Christlike character. Scriptures: Psalm 139:23-24| Jeremiah 17:9-10 | James 1:22-25 | 2 Corinthians 13:5 | John 11:43–44 | Romans 12:2 Honest self-examination requires three commitments: 1. Humility to acknowledge what God reveals. 2. Courage to confront unhealthy patterns. 3. Obedience to follow God's direction for change. Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts and pray the words of David: Search us, O God, and know our hearts. Test us and know our anxious thoughts. Reveal anything within us that does not honor You. Give us the courage to be honest with ourselves and honest before You. Remove pride, self-deception, and defensiveness. Help us to see ourselves through the truth of Your Word. Holy Spirit, use Scripture as a mirror that reveals both our need for growth and Your transforming grace. Where there is fear, bring faith. Where there is bitterness, bring forgiveness. Where there is disobedience, bring repentance. Lead us in the everlasting way. Shape our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors so that they reflect the character of Christ. May our self-examination always draw us closer to You and produce lasting transformation. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

When You Can’t Move Forward: Trusting God at the Red Sea

Christ-Filled Reflections Podcast #3 Learning Objective: Trusting God When You Cannot Move Forward By the end of this study, participants will be able to recognize how trust in God is developed and demonstrated in moments of fear, uncertainty, and limitation, using Exodus 14 as a model for faith in action. Understanding the Journey of Trust Scriptures: Psalm 56:3 | 14:13–14| Luke 1:37 | Joshua 6:2–5 | John 11:43–44 | Psalm 46:10 1. Understanding Personal Change 2. Learning how growth and transformation unfold in our live 3. Using scripture to support and guide our growth and transformation Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for this moment to gather, learn, and grow in Your Word. We invite Your presence into this time, asking that You quiet our minds and open our hearts to receive what You have for us. Lord, as we reflect on Your truth, help us to recognize You even in moments of fear, uncertainty, and when we feel unable to move forward. Teach us to trust You more deeply—not just in what we understand, but in what we cannot yet see. Give us wisdom to receive Your Word, courage to walk in obedience, and faith to believe that You are working in every situation. Let this time strengthen us, guide us, and draw us closer to You, transforming us from within. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.

Growth & Transformation – Understanding the Process of Personal Change

Christ-Filled Reflections Podcast #2 Learning Objective: Understanding how personal change unfolds in our lives as we grow and transform. Scriptures: James 1:2–4 | Isaiah 43:19 | Psalm 119:15 | Romans 12:2 (NIV) | Mark 4:26–27  | Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)  1. Understanding Personal Change 2. Learning how growth and transformation unfold in our live 3. Using scripture to support and guide our growth and transformation Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us for our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen _________________________________________________ Previous Christ Filled Podcast: Guarding our Inner Garden [https://drchavousy.podbean.com/e/guarding-the-inner-garden-%E2%80%93-protecting-the-heart-and-keeping-it-sacred-1771648377/] Support Resources: Books & Resources: Understanding and Acting on Behaviors that lead to Christ-Filled Relationships [https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Acting-Behaviors-Christ-Filled-Relationships/dp/0692099409]: Designed to uncover the key behaviors that influence how you relate to Christ-Awareness, Discernment, Emotion, and Renewal. Situational Meditation Theory and Practice [https://www.amazon.com/Situational-Meditation-Edd-Estella-Chavous/dp/1957832606/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X_0FuA5Jl71-rUNV4yHI-vjBgE6flhflyfx4_0gNZSY5GtV3TjiMCx51i3laTl_ljn9ZjNLogv_iUT2CdC0In3EXCzpkLnQsiWpuQYY9uhMTBRghU3CghiMwAFgbMcN6.oS4q7yJL9B0w-SEJ8rOy6fpf0sg13fOMbXEyGjL-2Ow&dib_tag=se&qid=1773430343&refinements=p_27%3AEstella+Chavous&s=books&sr=1-8]: Finding this space and learning to engage in meditation, contemplation and reflection. Situational Meditation Journal [https://www.amazon.com/Situational-Meditation-Journal-Estella-Chavous/dp/B0FLV9Z7YR/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X_0FuA5Jl71-rUNV4yHI-vjBgE6flhflyfx4_0gNZSY5GtV3TjiMCx51i3laTl_ljn9ZjNLogv_iUT2CdC0In3EXCzpkLnQsiWpuQYY9uhMTBRghU3CghiMwAFgbMcN6.oS4q7yJL9B0w-SEJ8rOy6fpf0sg13fOMbXEyGjL-2Ow&dib_tag=se&qid=1773430343&refinements=p_27%3AEstella+Chavous&s=books&sr=1-6]: A companion to the book, cultivating a lifestyle of presence and full engagement in the moment. Emotional Intelligence in Christ Project: [https://emotionalintelligenceinchrist.com/] Book, 6-Week Study Guide & Course

Guarding the Inner Garden – Protecting the Heart and Keeping It Sacred.

Christ-Filled Reflections Podcast 1: Title: Guarding the Inner Garden – Protecting the Heart and Keeping It Sacred Learning Objective: How to guard heart through the words given to us in the scripture. Scriptures: Proverbs 4:23  1. How to guard your heart in everything you do. 2. Boundaries from a Biblically lens 3. Healing without Hardness 4. Relationship with wisdom Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us for our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen _________________________________________________ Previous Christ Filled Podcast: This is the first of a New Series Support Resources: Books & Resources: Understanding and Acting on Behaviors that lead to Christ-Filled Relationships [https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Acting-Behaviors-Christ-Filled-Relationships/dp/0692099409]: Designed to uncover the key behaviors that influence how you relate to Christ-Awareness, Discernment, Emotion, and Renewal. Situational Meditation Theory and Practice [https://www.amazon.com/Situational-Meditation-Edd-Estella-Chavous/dp/1957832606/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X_0FuA5Jl71-rUNV4yHI-vjBgE6flhflyfx4_0gNZSY5GtV3TjiMCx51i3laTl_ljn9ZjNLogv_iUT2CdC0In3EXCzpkLnQsiWpuQYY9uhMTBRghU3CghiMwAFgbMcN6.oS4q7yJL9B0w-SEJ8rOy6fpf0sg13fOMbXEyGjL-2Ow&dib_tag=se&qid=1773430343&refinements=p_27%3AEstella+Chavous&s=books&sr=1-8]: Finding this space and learning to engage in meditation, contemplation and reflection. Situational Meditation Journal [https://www.amazon.com/Situational-Meditation-Journal-Estella-Chavous/dp/B0FLV9Z7YR/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X_0FuA5Jl71-rUNV4yHI-vjBgE6flhflyfx4_0gNZSY5GtV3TjiMCx51i3laTl_ljn9ZjNLogv_iUT2CdC0In3EXCzpkLnQsiWpuQYY9uhMTBRghU3CghiMwAFgbMcN6.oS4q7yJL9B0w-SEJ8rOy6fpf0sg13fOMbXEyGjL-2Ow&dib_tag=se&qid=1773430343&refinements=p_27%3AEstella+Chavous&s=books&sr=1-6]: A companion to the book, cultivating a lifestyle of presence and full engagement in the moment. Emotional Intelligence in Christ Project: [https://emotionalintelligenceinchrist.com/] Book, 6-Week Study Guide & Course This podcast is a sacred space where we learn to guard our hearts and honor the time we share in Christ’s presence. Together, we will explore what it truly means to live Christ-filled — not rushed, not reactive, but rooted and aware. Episode one is an introduction and a gentle reflection — a foundation that future conversations will build upon.