Learning to sit still

Martha was a server. She loved to take care of others but she also struggled when others did not meet her self-made expectations. Poor Martha was suffering from an overload and many of us are struggling with the same. We will discuss the signs of a Martha overload as well as the necessity of seeking God's wisdom before saying yes to something. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Do you feel trapped by your past? Does shame hold you back from living the abundant life God desires to your to live? Are you unsure of how to move beyond your past or let go of those bags of shame and regret? My friend Beth Fortune shares her wisdom as she unpacks the truth of scripture in our honest conversation. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Reach out to Beth here http://www.bethfortune.org

Over and over, the book of Proverbs warns us about the dangers of laziness. Today, we are going to to talk about three facts of laziness: they are thieves, selfish, and neglectful of their duty. A lazy person will never become the person God has called them to be.  www.sitstillmydaughter.com

What does it mean to surrender? What are the enemies of surrender? What are the results of surrender? Let's find out as we talk about letting go of our life and trusting it in the hands of the One who made us and loves us with an everlasting love. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

She lost one of her coins and she spent the time necessary to find it. Her method of searching, lighting a candle and sweeping her house, are reminders of what is needed in our own lives as we seek to share the Good News with those who are still in darkness. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Four well known statements from Psalm 37 but some of the definitions may surprise you as they did me. Today we will unpack them and see how they influence our lives if we apply them. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

We will wrap up our series in Daniel and talk about the original GPS, stars and how we too are called to twinkle and shine. Delayed prayer is also on our discussion list, something that can be discouraging to many of us who are used to getting things lighting fast. Daniel was a man of persistence and perseverance in prayer, a great example for us to follow. Don't forget about the day of stillness...

Daniel was a man of prayer but he also understood the purpose of prayer and prayed specifically. He had a goal in praying one that would be good for every believer to imitate. We will talk about it and more as we unpack chapter 9 of the book of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

The title "Ancient of Days" is only used in the book of Daniel and it has an interesting and intriguing meaning that we will explore along with the phrase "wear out the saints" as we study chapter 7 of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Let's talk about slander and gossip or at least share what our monthly online Bible study group discussed during our time together as we unpack chapter six of the book Adorned by Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth.  Come join us at our next online study! http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html Learn more about the free Day of Stillness event taking place on August 23, 2025: http://www.sitstillmydau...

Imagine someone is trying to trip you up or get you in trouble at work but they can't think of anything! That is what happens with Daniel but that does not stop them from trying to cause him harm. Daniel's faith was going to be tried once more but just as it had in the past it was going to yield a glorious testimony for his God. His faithfulness to God was the reason he was going to the lions den...

Though Belshazzar didn't know the God of heaven, the God of heaven knew him and their meeting was going to knock him to his knees. We will talk about pride, redeeming the time, and our time of giving an account for our days as we unpack Daniel chapter 5. Notes on Daniel chapter 5 https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/daniel-5/ www.sitstillmydaughter.com

There is quite the contrast between Nebuchadnezzar's words before and after his fall. There are also similarities between his story and the prodigal son's that we will explore today. Spurgeon had a few things to say about the believers response to the sovereignty of God which we will talk about too in our study of the second half of Daniel chapter 4. Becoming a daughter of the King: http://www.sit...

God was merciful to the pagan king giving him a 12 month warning but his pride hindered him from heeding the warning. Pride is a dangerous foe, something we will explore in chapter 4 of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Courage to do what is right. Boldness to declare your why. Trust even when you don't know the outcome. The connection between anger and foolishness. These are the topics we will discuss as we unpack chapter 3 of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

We are continuing our series on the book of Daniel and are in chapter 2 as Daniel points this earthly king to the King of Kings. We can be bold as Daniel because of our God, the Great I AM, the One who is control of time and space. www.sitstillmydaughter.com Episode from an earlier lesson on Daniel chapter 2 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/learningtositstill/episodes/2024-04-10T03_00_00-07_00

Before the battle of the lion's den there was a battle of the food for Daniel. This young man and his three friends would make an important decision that day that would set the standard for their remaining years. Knowing your why matters and that is one of the things we will talk about as we start this mini series on the book of Daniel. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

I read a statement once that said: "What is our purpose? To know, love, and serve God." This is a simple statement but powerful. Today I want to unpack this with you and discuss how it impacts our every day lives. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Today I have a special treat for you. This is the final workshop I taught at the 2025 SSMD Conference. We will talk about what is needed to leave our past behind us, rise from our pile of ashes and learn to live the abundant life our God desires for us. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

She thought her son's story was over as she lead the funeral procession but Jesus was preparing to write another chapter. We are talking today about the Widow of Nain's story and the reminders there are for us today. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Proverbs 7 is a well known chapter that has been the subject of many sermons. Today I just want to draw a simple thought from this story about the cost of lacking understanding. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

They were only mentioned in a couple of verses but God wanted them to be remembered. What does the life of Joanna and Susanna have to teach us about living a life that expresses love to God? Find out as we unpack their story today. www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Wisdom challenges three individuals with a targeted question. Who are they and what are the consequences of failing to heed her? Lets take a look in todays episode. Ladies conference http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

How does a simple sponge illustrate the importance of not only having good doctrine but knowing when to pour it out? That is a truth we learned during our online Bible study that we will be sharing today! Sign up to join our next one: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/bible-study.html Women's conference tickets: http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html

In honor of the 200th episode I am sharing one of the workshops from last year's conference. My friend Melissa Baker did a wonderful job on the topic of The Distractions of the Quiet Place and I know you will be blessed! Grab your tickets to this year's conference http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/events.html Learn more about Melissa's ministry here: https://melissadawnbaker.com