Welcome to Walk the Walk

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Hello and welcome to Walk the Walk , the podcast where faith gets real . Your feet hit the pavement , and following Jesus means more than just talking the talk . Here we dive into the gritty , glorious , sometimes awkward journey of living out our faith in everyday life , whether you're crushing it or crawling through it . You are in the right place . You're crushing it or crawling through it ? You are in the right place . And just so we're clear , this podcast is sponsored by Jesus , not because he wrote a check , but because he paid it all . So lace up your spiritual sneakers , friend . Let's walk this out together , one honest , grace-filled

Purpose and Our Life Journey

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step at a time . Welcome back to Walk the Walk , the podcast that reminds you following Jesus isn't just something we believe , it's something we live , and today we're diving into something we all wrestle with at some point purpose . This week's podcast comes from our journal . Jesus Helped Me Do Better , and if you haven't gotten your journals , you know they're still available to buy , and so we are looking at prompt number 24 on page 24 . Jesus invites you to live with meaning and be a part of something bigger . What do you think your purpose is , and how might following him give you a clearer direction ?

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You know , I look back at my life and I think of all the things I've done . You know , my first career I was a hairdresser and I did it for a couple of years . I enjoyed it , but once I got married it wasn't a career I felt like I could do as a married woman , but regardless . So I've always taken care of Jeff's haircuts all our married life . Now that he's had that stroke , getting out to take care of something like that was a major feat and it was like you know I know it doesn't sound very like . Oh well , tina , big deal , you cut his hair . No , it was a big deal . It was a big deal to cut his hair and to shave his face and to take care of that for him and even to this day , even though now we could go out and do that . He doesn't need to because he has me .

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But there's a lot of things in my life that I've done . A lot of things I've learned as a sign language interpreter . For over 40 years I have been in everybody's business as an interpreter . For those of you who know

God's Masterpiece: Your Divine Blueprint

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what interpreting is like , we're in everybody's business Every single day . I was in somebody's life . Either they were hearing or they were deaf . They were professional , they were not professional , they were men , they were women , they were anything you can imagine . I've been in for the last 40 years , Kind of like behind the scenes , and I learned so much about so many things that I almost became dangerous . It was kind of like you know when you know a little bit , but you don't know a lot . I still learned a lot of things that have been able to help me in the journey with Jeff , because you know , jeff has been through that brain bleed . He had his foot , some of it , amputated , and then the stroke .

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And I believe that what God has given me my knowledge , my abilities , my skills have been able to help me to be the best caregiver I can be , even though I'm his wife first . I believe that God has equipped me to be the best caregiver , equipped me to be the best caregiver . So what am I here for ? Am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing ? Is there more than this ? Have you ever asked yourself those questions ? Well , let me give you some scripture and you might want to get a pen and paper out and write down . Ephesians 2.10 says for we are God's masterpiece . He has created us anew in Christ Jesus , so we can do good things . He's planned for us long ago . I just told you I was 20 when I was a hairdresser . I'm 65 . We're talking 45 years ago that he started to equip me to be able to do the things that I'm able to do .

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Let me just break this down for you . You yes , you are not a random accident . You're God's masterpiece . That means he created you for a purpose , for a purpose . And guess what ? That purpose isn't something you have to go and dig and look for like a buried treasure . It's already been planned for you by God himself . It's like a blueprint , and God's hand created that blueprint for you . Now I'm here to tell you there are some people who will never follow that blueprint never for one reason or another . And it just could be they don't want to .

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I'm not following what God wants me to do , but as a Christian , we all have the ultimate purpose . That's to glorify God and enjoy a relationship with him through Jesus Christ . That means living a life that reflects his love , his truth and his holiness , not just for personal , but to help others come to know him too . How do other people get to know him Through you ? You may say , hey , don't ask me . I read my Bible but I'm not able to tell you this or that .

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Well , I'm going to do a shameless plug here for my journal and the book that I have written Learning About Christianity and Learning About Jesus Without Feeling Overwhelmed . These are books , simple reading books that have a lot of information in it that can help you and can help others . If you're somebody that's like I don't know what to say when they ask me , I clam up . You know who is the Holy Spirit , what is the Trinity ? Well , give them the book and tell them after you read this book and I think most people would be able to understand it . And then come back to me if you have any questions . Or sit down and do a Bible study with them , or do a book study with them . Or do a book study with them , because that's what ministry

Practical Ways to Live Your Purpose

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is all about . So here's how this all plays out Love God and love others . And you know I'm writing the book . Jesus Loves you , but I don't . And I know people cringe and they hate to hear , they even hate me to say it , but it's the truth . There's no way we can love everybody like Christ does . There's no way I . There's some people I don't like Reading .

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Matthew 22 , 37 through 39 says this is the foundation of all Christian living and probably one of the most hardest things , I believe , for us as Christian people , make disciples . Matthew 28 , 19 through 20 says Share the gospel and help others grow in faith . Share these books . Loan your book out , write notes in it , write notes to them . Have them get back with you so that you could talk it through together . Live a holy and obedient life .

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First Peter , 1 , 15 through 16 , says not perfect , but continually turning to God . Continually turning to God . I messed up , lord . I messed up . I messed up . Guess what , lord , I messed up . Continually going to Him , I think it will bring you closer to the perfection that you're striving for . Never arriving at perfect , but getting closer . Use your gifts to serve .

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In Romans 12 , 4 through 8 , every believer has a role in the body of Christ . You may say no , not me , not me . And he'll say yes , you , I would not ask you . I've equipped you , I know what you can do . I made you , I created you . There's no excuse that you can give me . You're not going to surprise me with oh geez , tina , I didn't know you couldn't do that . I thought I gave you those abilities . Show Christ's character in yourself .

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In Galatians 5 , 22 through 23, . The fruit of the Spirit should shape your life . People should look at you and look at me and say I see Christ , instead of saying are you a Christian ? Never a good question to be asked as a Christian . Never a good question to be asked as a Christian . Have hope in eternal life . In Philippians 3 , 20 through 21, . Christians live with the future in mind , your eternal future , not just the present . So simply put know Jesus , live like Jesus and share Jesus . It can't get any more simpler than that .

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So often we think our purpose is tied to our jobs , our bank accounts , how many people like our posts or how many times we mess up in a week . But Jesus gives us a better answer . Following him is the path to healing , real purpose

Finding Purpose Through Jesus

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. When you walk with Jesus , you realize your life means something . Even your pain isn't wasted . It's being used . You don't have to be perfect to be powerful in his hands . Think about that . The moment that broke you , your failures , your detours . Jesus can use all of it and he will .

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So if you're feeling stuck or wondering if your life even counts for anything , hear this it does . You were made to reflect God's love , serve others and shine a light in places that desperately need it . And folks look at the world today , at all the darkness . It's out of control . Let me ask you have you been looking for purpose in all the wrong places ? Can you see how even your hardest seasons have shaped you ? So what's one thing that you can do this week , or even today , to serve someone in Jesus's name ?

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Here's a simple prayer that I encourage you to pray . Jesus , I don't want to chase after empty things anymore . Remind me that my purpose is in you . Use my gifts , my wounds and my story , all of it For your glory , amen . Now , before I sign off , just remember your purpose isn't found in striving . It's found in someone who already loves you , someone who already has a plan for your life , a blueprint for your life , and his name is Jesus . Thank you for walking with me today .

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Friends , if this has encouraged

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you , share it with someone who needs to hear . They matter too . I'm going to see you next time on Walk the Walk , but I want to let you know that our next podcast is going to come from the journal , on page 28 . Life can feel chaotic and stressful . Are there any areas in your life where you need the kind of peace Jesus promises , a peace that stays with you no matter what you're going through , stays with you no matter what you're going through , and I know we all would love to have that peace . So remember this podcast is proudly sponsored by Jesus . No paid ads . He paid it all .