34. QUICK ENCOURAGEMENT. Spiritual Transformation of Our Souls Through Sorrow, Suffering, Sadness, Grief, Regret, Loss, etc… Psalm 17 & Powerful Quote by Father Richard Rohr & Prayer

<p>Hi friends!</p> <p>Today’s a quick encouragement episode. We talk about the process of Spiritual transformation. Transformation is a one day at a time process, but so worth it. Especially when we are going through difficult times.</p> <p>I used to think all of my suffering meant I was being ‘punished’ or I was doing something wrong. The reality is, we all walk through suffering and hardship at times, that doesn't mean we are being punished. There's hope as we journey through it.</p> <p>I hope today’s episode encourages you. :)</p> <ul><li>Quote of the week:</li> </ul> <p>“The miracle of it all—if we are to speak of miracles—is that God has found the most ingenious way to transform the human soul. God uses the very thing that would normally destroy us—the tragic, the sorrowful, the painful, the unjust deaths that lead us all to the bottom of our lives—to transform us. There it is, in one sentence. Are we prepared to trust that?” -- Father Richard Rohr</p> <ul><li>Scripture of the week:</li> </ul> <p>“My steps follow in the tracks of your chariot wheels, always staying in their path, never straying from your way. You will answer me, God; I know you always will. Hear my words like you always do as you listen to my every prayer. Magnify the marvels of your mercy to all who seek you. You are the loving Savior of all who turn aside to hide themselves in you. Protect me from harm; keep an eye on me as you would a child who is reflected in the twinkling of your eye. Yes, hide me within the shelter of your embrace, under your outstretched wings.” -- Psalms 17:5-8 TPT (The PASSION Translation)</p> <ul><li>The song(s) of the week:</li> </ul> <p>“Into The Mystery” NEEDTOBREATHE // <a href='https://youtu.be/ql8Qo4XLftM'>Youtube</a> // <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/album/into-the-mystery/1566670096?i=1566670357'>iTunes</a> // <a href='https://open.spotify.com/track/7zUgIo1qgHuJ3LmeFxmqiN?si=HR8LgWYQSZSgVhpl_4H0CA'>Spotify</a></p> <p>Also, I mentioned in the episode if you are struggling and needing a ‘reset’ of Spirit