Guarding the Wellspring: broken marriage, whole heart

7. The Choices We Have

Have you ever found yourself thinking you "don't have a choice"? If so, the challenge this week is to identify those moments as they happen, so a space of possibility can open up. This is an all too common feeling in broken and troubled marriages, but by God's grace, it doesn't have to be this way. Also this week, you have to check out Pastor Stephen Furtick's message on tuning your heart! [https://elevationchurch.org/sermons/tune-your-heart-to-truth] Join the Facebook group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardingthewellspring] My other links [https://linktr.ee/guardingthewellspring]

6. Set a new course for your marriage by admitting the truth

When our marriages are dysfunctional, destructive, abusive, or broken, it is all too easy to want to hide from the hard truths. But it is only in facing the truth head on with Jesus that we can begin to chart a way forward to the abundant life He wants for us. Meditation starts at: 35:25 Homework and Links to check out: Priscilla Shirer's Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study [https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/discerning-the-voice-of-god?cmpid=pm%3Aggl%3A220808%7Cboth%7Cna%7Cwomen%7Cdiscerning_the_voice_of_god%7C8852748708%7Cwomens_ppc%3Alerma_product_priscilla_shirer_discerning_the_voice_of_god%3Adiscerning%20the%20voice%20of%20god%20priscilla%20shirer&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAiP2tBhBXEiwACslfnruGrt_s7Di5DP1M-H-O80TcPpw5obifvrZz-AusBOEI7EinI4mV9hoCGy8QAvD_BwE] A podcast episode on why your heart isn't deceitful above all things [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AhSfXDjM7D1I5wM7dFTOD?si=1jRHNld4R8CqOch3V3futQ&fbclid=IwAR2FJMAoBuI5k7cVDwtMQ69vdWy5SDHWa4NX-6HrRoBmwPmgJGJBfB7DPSw&nd=1&dlsi=3cd565d6220549d1] Toward God (book) by Michael Casey [https://www.amazon.com/Toward-God-Ancient-Wisdom-Western/dp/0892438908]

5. Arise, Shine! Jennifer's Meditation

Join us for this reflection on darkness and light, inspired by the last episode where Jennifer shared her story. Get comfy, close your eyes, and let's spend some time with the Lord in Ephesians 5 and Isaiah 60. Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardingthewellspring

4. Jennifer's Story-From Darkness to Light

Wow! You want to listen to this episode! Jennifer shares her story and her wisdom as she moved from being abused to being empowered. As always, if you are in an abusive marriage, please call the National Domestic Hotline to speak with someone about your options. 1-800-799-7233 Referenced in the show: Leslie Vernick's Conquer Membership [https://leslievernick.com/nav-conquersignup/] Sheila Wray Gregoire: Bare Marriage [https://baremarriage.com/] Join Guarding the Wellspring's Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardingthewellspring/]

Getting distance from the dysfunction in order to create a new vision

At the start of 2024 let's talk about our vision for the year... but sometimes that vision is hard to find when you're living in the midst of a dysfunctional marriage- let's talk about what to do about it! If you'd like to jump straight to the Meditation on Psalm 1 it begins at: 33:52 If you are in an abusive marriage please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to create your exit and/or safety plan. 800-799-7233 Homework this week: Ask the Lord to show you how you can get distance from the dysfunction. Natalie Hoffman's Flying Free Podcast Episode I referenced: https://www.flyingfreenow.com/255-2/