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Revelation Within On the Go!
Revelation Within equips people with life-giving, grace-infused mind renewal tools to deepen their intimacy with Jesus so that counterfeit comforts (like overeating) lose their allure, and the joy and hope of Jesus fills their lives, satisfying their souls.
In our podcast we talk about mind renewal, tips and tricks for getting and staying free from counterfeit comforts like overeating (over-scrolling, over-drinking, over-anythinging...)
We began as Thin Within in 1975, a pioneer in intuitive, mindful eating back when diets were in their hey day! Thin Within has taught people how to tune in to their body's natural signals of hunger and satisfaction, remaining present with their meals and delighting in tastes and textures--and the Lord!
In the 1980s, Thin Within became a Christian ministry, showing people that the emptiness that they have felt and often filled with food that their bodies don't require, was really placed in there to be filled full with God through Jesus. He wants to set us free from all strongholds!
We rebranded our ministry and our podcast in 2023 to Revelation Within.
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Revelation Within On the Go!
December Surrender Day 24: Redirecting Expectations to God
We have a special December series for you. Each day a short mind renewal meditation will be released, lasting about five minutes. We hope these encourage you to press-in closer to Jesus this year.
How often do we burden ourselves with unrealistic expectations of others, only to face inevitable disappointment? Join us in this transformative meditation, as we explore the profound shift of redirecting our expectations towards God. Through the powerful words of Isaiah 40, Heidi helps us release our grasp on perfectionism and worldly standards, inviting us to embrace the divine promises that truly uplift our spirits. Let this episode be a source of peace and reassurance, guiding you to trust in the Lord's infinite wisdom and live a life anchored in His promises.
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Hi and welcome to our podcast Revelation Within On the Go. I'm Heidi Wiles-Meperson, one of your hosts and the owner and lead coach of the.
Speaker 2:RevelationWithinorg ministry and I'm Christina Motley, your other host, also a Revelation Within coach and Heidi's partner in all things Revelation Within. We are so excited to invite you to this special episode of Revelation Within On the show. We have a special December series for you. Each day, a short mind renewal meditation will be released lasting about five minutes. We hope these encourage you to press in closer to Jesus this year.
Speaker 1:Hi, this is Heidi Bilesma-Epperson, and today I'm doing mind renewal meditation about expecting great things of God. Lord, I want to surrender my expectations of others. I know that others can't meet the needs in my heart. To expect great things of other people is to almost guarantee disappointment. It's not really very fair and, lord, I know that I have a tendency to expect great things of myself as well, and then I have a standard for myself that you don't even have for me. My perfectionism, lord, is really a thorn in my own side. But, god, I want to surrender all of my expectations to you and focus any expectations that I have on you. You are the only one who is worthy of my expectation.
Speaker 1:Your word says in Isaiah 40, yes, the sovereign Lord is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes. Lord, I love that Christmas is a time where we celebrate your advent, that you came to the earth and you chose to take on flesh, lord, your word further says in Isaiah 40, verse 11, that you will feed your flock like a shepherd. You will carry the lambs in your arms, holding them close to your heart. That you will gently lead the mother sheep with their young Lord, these are all things that I can expect of you. Oh, how it changes the way I live my life when I turn my expectations away from others, when I turn my expectations away from people and away from my bank account and away from who knows what myself, and instead turn it to you from my bank account and away from who knows what myself, and instead turn it to you. When my expectations are resting in you and allowing you to be who you want to be in my life, then I'm not disappointed.
Speaker 1:Lord, your word goes on in verse 12 of Isaiah 40 and says who else has held the oceans in his hand? Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed the mountains and hills on a scale? Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord? Who knows enough to give him advice or teach him? Has the Lord ever needed anyone's advice? Does he need instruction about what is good? Did someone teach him what is right or show him the path of justice? Oh, lord, these are all questions that have the answer. No, no one else, just you. You are the only one who has done any of these amazing things.
Speaker 1:Verse 15, no, for all the nations of the world are but a drop in the bucket. They are nothing more than dust on the scales. You, god, pick up the whole earth as though it were a grain of sand. Verse 26 says look, look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? You, lord. You bring them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name.
Speaker 1:Because of your great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing. All of my expectations that I could place in others or in circumstances, or in my bank account, or in any number of things, none of them merit putting my hope in. Only you, god. Verses 28 through 31. Have you never heard, have you never understood the Lord?
Speaker 1:The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of all the earth, and he never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Oh God, thank you. Thank you that in this season, at this time of year Christmas I can put all my focus on you, lord. I thank you that I can expect great things of you, not just now, but always. You will never disappoint. You are my great king and god. You alone can fulfill all my expectations. Thank you, jesus.
