"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." Romans 5:3-5

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23:5-6

New Blog Post https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2022/07/24/it-wont-always-be-this-way/ "For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things." Psalm 81: 10

A prayer from Psalm 80:1-3 NLT "Please listen, Our Shepherd. Lead us like a flock. You are enthroned above the cherubim. Display your radiant glory. Show us your mighty power. Come and rescue us! Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven's Armies. Make your face shine down upon us, and we will be safe." Connect with me! @chelseymcguire2 on Instagram

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Some lessons are hard to learn, like when to let go of something good! This episode wraps up the Refine Podcast for now. Thank you for listening! “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians‬ ‭3:20-21‬

When God’s plan seems to lead to a dead end, we can trust that he will make a way for us. Consider the story of the Israelites at the Red Sea. As we walk in obedience, he will lead us to victory! “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people.” Exodus‬ ‭13:21-22‬  Reflection Questions https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/06/18/episode-22-pillar-of-fire/ Connect with me! @chelseymcguire2 on Instagram

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Refine Podcast! We are kicking off a with a new theme, exploring the topic of "faith in the fire." Today we will look at the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 1-3.  "Then the LORD told [Moses], 'I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them...'" Exodus 3:7-8 Reflection Questions https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/episode-21-comfort-through-fire/  Connect with me! @chelseymcguire2 on Instagram

For this final episode of Season 1, we will turn our eyes to Jesus’s example of humility. He walked each day in submission to the will of the Father. When we do the same, our lives will be marked with good fruit and the evidence of God’s work. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.’” Jeremiah 29:11-13 Mike Bickle's FELLOWSHIP Prayer Guide https://willowchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10-Prayers-to-Strengthen-the-inner-man.pdf For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2021/01/26/episode-20-jesus-was-humble/ Looking for more about me? Find me on Instagram! @chelseymcguire2

Are you lacking joy heading into the week of Christmas? When we remember the grace God extends to us through Jesus, we will find the joy we are missing! “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭ Rachel Jankovic Instagram Post https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlTkvgheV3/?igshid=3q60yntxjbum For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/12/18/19-god-is-gracious-joy-to-the-world/ Looking for more about me? Find me on Instagram! @chelseymcguire2