In today's episode, we're kicking off a series on parables, so we look at how Jesus preferred to teach, what that means for us, and then I share one of my own parables with you too.

Where are you optimising or building ladders to try to save or transform yourself? How can you put down those tools this week or at least use them in a healthier way?

Lord, thank you for your patience, kindness and faithfulness towards us. Thank you that you speak to us in ways we understand and empower us and transform us to do things we otherwise couldn’t do. Help us God to be your hands and feet this week, produce the fruit of the Spirit in us, that we might look more like you and love others well. In your precious name Jesus, amen.

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In today's episode, we compare Saul's 4 broken pillars to David's foundation and look at parallels in our own lives.

Let’s end on a hope-filled question, where have you seen God’s transformation in your life so far? There’ll have been a switch from a pillar to a foundation there, so let’s celebrate it.

Jesus, thank you for the transformation that’s taken place in our lives so far. You are the only one who truly offers us a good and right way to live and we want to walk in it. God would you highlight areas to us where we’re building on shaky pillars, trying to control what can’t be controlled, and would you help us to surrender to you and your good plans. We love you Jesus, in your precious name amen.

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In today's episode, we take a closer look at Saul and the 4 pillars he builds his identity on: his appearance, his past, his success, and other people's opinions (his reputation).

What pillars are holding up your life? Are you sensing ways you could be trying to control everything in order to keep your identity upright?

Jesus, I lift each listener to you, and ask for your peace and presence to be evident in their lives right now. I acknowledge too that there are things I’m building on that should never be supporting my identity. We want to build lives on your truth, with you as our foundation. But before we get to building, we want to acknowledge the demolition. God would you break down those unhelpful pillars, so we’re ready to rebuild strong foundations with you. In your precious name Jesus, amen.

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