God’s plan for us // S09E10
Freedom and surrender are two words that you don’t often see paired together, but in the Christian walk, that’s exactly where they ought to be! Today Kristen Clark joins us to talk about her own experience surrendering to God and then finding freedom in Him. God has a plan for everything, but will we take a step back and let Him to things His way?
Guest Info:
Today we welcome Kristen Clark! Her and her sister, Bethany Beal, run Girl Defined Ministries which helps women understand the beauty of God’s design for them. That their identity is in Him and that they can find freedom by walking in His truth. Through there blogs, videos, conferences, and online webinars, they are building and online system where girls and women can find the encouragement and answers they are searching for.
Verses from For My Greater Good:
Luke 22:42, Romans 11:11-31, Matthew 25:21
Quotes from todays episode:
“I found the most freedom in that place of surrender. And its not a place of giving up and getting nothing, but of open hands before the Lord saying “You know better than me God. And if you aren’t giving me something, its because it’s for my greater good and your glory.” And as I trusted God in that, that’s where I found the most peace.”
Kristen Clark, , The Pantry Podcast, For My Greater Good
“Sometimes when someone sees an opportunity and they know that obeying God or staying loyal to Him, might mean losing it, that’s when they feel it’s toughest to follow Him.”
Michelle Watson, The Pantry Podcast, For My Greater Good
Topical Timestamps:
00:20 – Intro
01:05 – Freedom
02:18 – Guest Intro: Kristen Clark
03:33 – Surrender
05:55 – Looking for Value
09:50 – Harder in the easy seasons?
13:47 – Christian women
17:36 – Worth of a soul
19:40 – Kristen’s ministry
23:16 – Opportunity
24:58 – Identity and Purpose
27:30 – Spiritual Headship
30:13 – Freedom looks different
31:48 – Defining moments
34:05 – Grafting in
35:01 – Being a mom
38:03 – Explaining life
42:35 – Looking back on God’s plan
44:05 – Anchor your heart
46:28 – Girl Defined
47:33 – Outro
