We open with Gideon hiding in a winepress, terrified and hungry, and watch him build an altar called “The Lord is Peace” before any battle is won. That scene reframes everything: God doesn’t just hand out calm; He reveals Himself as Peace—shalom—wholeness, harmony, and flourishing in the middle of pressure and uncertainty. From there, we trace how Scripture invites us to receive peace, such as Colossians 3 which urges us to “let the peace of Christ rule”—to let peace act as an umpire over our competing thoughts and emotions.

Because anxiety is not just spiritual but also physical, we share practical ways to partner with God’s peace: simple breathwork (4-7-8), limiting inputs that inflame worry, grounding in Scripture, and small, steady practices that regulate body and mind. The goal isn’t numbing out; it’s living awake and anchored. If you’ve been longing for a peace that holds when headlines spike and life gets loud, this conversation offers a path to receive and embody it—so it steadies you and spills over to the people you love.

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Real change starts beneath the surface. This devotional from The Father’s Business shows how God, the master gardener, uproots harmful roots—division, pride, prejudice—and replaces them with Christ himself. Drawing on passages like Romans 11:16 and Matthew 15:13, it reminds us that lasting transformation isn’t our work but God’s. Through prayer and obedience, He removes what’s destructive and plants holy roots that bear good fruit, uniting us as His dwelling place.

The word faithful sounds warm—until life feels cold. We went straight at the tension: the ache of betrayal, the sting of unanswered prayers, and the fear that maybe God won’t show up this time. Then we opened Scripture where God names Himself—compassionate, gracious, abounding in love and faithfulness—and traced how that unchanging character steadies us when circumstances don’t.

We explored hesed, the covenant love that outlasts our performance, and revisited Israel’s wilderness story: cloud by day, fire by night, and new mercies like fresh bread each morning. Faithfulness doesn’t erase consequences; it tells the truth and still stays. Peter’s journey from denial to restoration shows how Jesus meets failure with purpose, commissioning us even while healing our shame. We also talked about living this out now: training our eyes to notice daily mercies, standing firm in hope when trust breaks, and letting God’s reliability become our anchor when feelings are loud and facts are thin. If your heart needs strength, protection, and a reminder that God keeps His promises, this conversation will meet you with honesty and hope.

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Have you ever felt pressured to prove your worth? This devotional from Sylvia Gunter’s You Are Blessed in the Names of God reminds us that the treasure isn’t our achievements but God’s power within us. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7, we are like fragile clay jars chosen to display His strength. Our identity is received, not earned, and our talents are gifts to steward, not proof of value. As Ephesians 2:10 affirms, we’re created for good works only we can fulfill—free to be exactly who God designed us to be. When we embrace this purpose, we find freedom, fulfillment, and the joy of being exactly who we were created to be.

Divine forgiveness extends beyond mere pardon—it completely erases sin, lifting our guilt and removing our burden as far as the east is from the west. Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God demonstrates the lavish nature of His forgiveness, wiping our slate clean rather than keeping a running tally of our transgressions. In today's podcast, we discuss further some of the following:

• God's forgiveness is uniquely divine—He intentionally chooses to remember our sins no more
• Unlike human forgiveness which is often partial or conditional, God's forgiveness is complete and abundant
• We can forgive someone while still holding them accountable for their actions
• We must surrender our right to be judge and jury, allowing God to handle justice His way
• God's forgiveness flows from His covenant relationship with us, not from our merit
• Our identity in Christ means we are completely forgiven—past, present, and future

Have you ever found yourself praying small, limited prayers because you couldn't imagine how God could possibly resolve your situation? Discover how King Hezekiah's approach to prayer in Isaiah 36-37 offers a transformative perspective for anyone facing seemingly impossible circumstances.

This devotional unpacks practical steps to apply Hezekiah's prayer model: beginning with worship regardless of circumstances, being completely honest about your situation, and aligning your requests with God's kingdom purposes. The answers may surprise you, arriving in unexpected ways and timing, but they will always glorify God.

This teaching comes from "Strength to Equal Your Days," a 365-day devotional from The Father's Business, founded by Sylvia Gunter to encourage deeper relationships with God. Visit www.TheFathersBusiness.com to access more devotionals, support this ministry, or purchase resources that will strengthen your prayer life and deepen your faith.

What does it really mean that God is “slow to anger and abounding in love”—especially when life feels heavy or unfair?

In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore Exodus 34:6–7 and share honest stories of their own impatience and frustration. Together they reflect on how God’s abundant love and patience flow from His very nature, not from our circumstances.

Whether you’re celebrating God’s steady love or wrestling with grief and questions, this conversation invites you to rest in the truth that His love never runs out.

Listen in and be encouraged to:

•See God’s patience as part of His character, not a reaction.

•Find hope when your experience doesn’t match your expectations.

•Trust that His love holds steady even in seasons of silence or sorrow.

Have you ever considered the quality of God's love for you? Not just that He loves you, but how He loves you? Drawing from John 15:9, this devotional reveals a stunning truth: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you." The same perfect love that exists within the Trinity is directed toward you personally.

Feel His loving arms around you today. Be strong in Him who is loving and faithful in all His ways. Allow His love to be your strength in all your days to come, transforming how you see yourself and navigate life's challenges. Subscribe to continue receiving these transformative devotionals that bring ancient truths to bear on your everyday life.