There are two questions many believers ask. 1. Does God fully accept me? 2. If so, upon what basis does He do so? In this podcast, Mark and John discuss the fact that you are fully accepted in Christ forever. We are not working for acceptance. We live and work from the finished fact that we are already accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6). As John states, understanding your acceptance affects how you see yourself and your relationships. God welcomes us; we are not on probation. You do not need to prove your worth. You're accepted, not disappointing. Ask yourself, where am I still trying to earn what God has already given me? Do I live like I'm accepted or like I'm auditioning?

Links

Show Notes: https://gracenotebook.com/acceptance/

Glimpses of Grace Newsletter: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/constant-contact-form/

Rejection Syndrome by Dr. Solomon: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/the-rejection-syndrome-and-the-way-to-acceptance

Ins and Out of Rejection by Dr. Solomon: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/the-ins-and-out-of-rejection

Jack Taylor on Acceptance: https://gfiworld.sermon.net/main/main/21026649

Marriage Builder by Larry Crabb: https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Builder-Creating-Oneness-Transform/dp/0310336872/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SYQUN4KMVN7B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dCxvCEOWnjgTducQxNQ4urYkHKjqAuDYl57-tpqZEe6oSsKoD97Ooj7LXvlHow7bTqLEFevOGTl5DFDGAVJCyPwvJ3rqJnRDdkimTuqf_VMXeL8VNPQS_Ibjgt-TgNKGCjgIV8zouKJKsS6YTi8AdiYOHIWNKvPQYIwp5TpIYPdsHDjPuOawCYNCQLM_tNDO.Vt8p9UQMC35aq3u6AtrE9TI82HMSj_sPmKn0FJ5ZLuw&dib_tag=se&keywords=larry+crabb+marriage+builder&qid=1772125324&sprefix=larry+crabb%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1

Families Where Grace is in Place by Jeff VanVonderen: https://www.amazon.com/Families-Where-Grace-Place-Manipulation/dp/0764207938/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NVIEVKH63ZMI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X1P79iCx6fO7WYQkl9a0_Ii-X0bQK8RANmiOYZUVvJnoeE147nz6yrIh1JtRIpy83nn7XwFCz7-L48bXG-lqL5iVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.K7yokxz9bG8rbrICTBj8lk1Mw74UuMx-yRHXA23pjPA&dib_tag=se&keywords=families+where+grace+is+in+place+by+jeff+vanvonderen&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1772125360&sprefix=families+where+grac%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

In this episode, Mark and John discuss Biblical meditation and mindfulness. This isn't the emptying of the mind but a constant reminder of Christ in me. The goal is not to notice thoughts, but to surrender them. In the podcast, Mark and John discuss meditating on the character of God, His Names, and His promises! Meditation is not an Eastern religious activity, but a biblical word. If you have a question you would like answered on the podcast, please email hello@gracefellowshipinternational.com

Links

GFI Events: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/events/

My Prayer Helps: https://myprayerhelps.com

Praying the Names of God: https://myprayerhelps.com/biblical-summaries/names-of-god/

A. W. Tozer Book: https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Holy-Attributes-Meaning-Christian/dp/0060684127/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HS9SHHNJXZVU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mNd_maRmtxJru7VbIOlyWKyDVi9lmi97EKuAj9hoxNfAJcKdTED0-HkktwRlW90H3BC0i9X467O9OY3GhJIoJzppx4qV4eiKiEGJN0ldMBfFzOrdiwdfo_9vsnd0V_4ax1X3ibPyXuE9J1MCnr3v-n6QxOGT71haqLAxYPYzZ8YtFVZJuEkMA1GUZr_-Lx1aHb-hienxnLPcctxZkgZuzIf4nkbPb956uZstC66M704.VE25ouu8G0loNC1kdNptwrhzbNLXs-ZPz4yMc3wYHZQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=tozer+knowledge+of+the+holy&qid=1770927236&sprefix=tozer+%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1

J.B. Phillips Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-God-Too-Small-Believers/dp/0743255097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4R71DHE2N2KT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6-Sxgu8Ixyak7oAwp4gE4NgF3FuKCBPQUeknFsV9Mak2D4UOn7T2V2kWlsBNhEVXBgehCgoFfaCm69jJ48lrNC2q942B36rkwmFy-yQrUqlnE3mF2gaW-fdCAo7kR2vOxklvqQ-Vpb6XOpEXfTCzLGyRSJHxDucToGOTdLa-pJ0mVAcXu-m3Dyy8uMZc5T05yYtiH_iD0xPM32sMgSNuuA2YZq24qiDbgAE8g1klq5I.Ljw9EdmMYnj1nsg5uwtDNPbzCBpQ694DbTYp_Q9dmsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=your+god+is+too+small+jb+phillips&qid=1770927268&sprefix=your+god%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss neuroplasticity and the importance of renewing the mind both spiritually and physically. The guys discuss teachings from Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Daniel Amen. As Dr. Amen states, "You are not stuck with the brain you have." Mark and John discuss this topic from a physical, psychological, and spiritual perspective. We discuss brain health and the importance of hope.

Links:

Dr. Leaf- https://drleaf.com

Dr. Amen- https://www.amenclinics.com