Key Scripture

Luke 22:31–32 (KJV)

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

One of the things we eventually learn in our walk with God is that faith is easy when life is going well.

When prayers are being answered quickly,

when doors are opening,

when circumstances seem to cooperate with what we’re believing God for.

But the real question isn’t whether we have faith in comfortable seasons.

The real question is:

What kind of faith survives pressure?

In this moment with Peter, Jesus reveals something important.

He didn’t pray that Peter would avoid trouble.

He didn’t pray that Peter would escape the test.

Instead, He prayed something very specific.

“I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.”

Which tells us something about the Christian life.

The goal isn’t simply to have faith.

The goal is to develop a faith that doesn’t collapse when life becomes difficult.

And today we are going to talk about 5 ways you can ensure that your faith does not fail.

Together, we walk through six levels of stewardship, from survival and awareness to faithfulness, alignment, multiplication, and ultimately overflow. Through Scripture and practical reflection, this conversation helps us recognize where we are in our current season and how God develops growth step by step.

If you have been feeling stretched, waiting for more, or seeking clarity about where you are right now, this episode invites you to shift your prayer from asking for increase to learning faithful stewardship. Overflow is not about life becoming easier. It is about a life sustained by God’s presence.

If you are in the Providence area, you are invited to join us every Thursday at 6:30 PM at 372 Wayland Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. Come as you are. We would love to grow with you.

Through Psalm 23 and the words of Jesus, we discover that overflow is not about perfect circumstances or an easier life, but about staying connected to the faithful Shepherd who restores, refills, and sustains us. Together, we reflect on what fills our “cup,” why God restores us before He enlarges us, and how true overflow flows from relationship, not effort.

If you are longing for renewal, deeper faith, and a life anchored in God’s presence, this conversation is for you.

If you’re in the Providence area, you’re personally invited to continue the conversation with us in person every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 372 Wayland Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. Come as you are and grow with us.

Last week, we talked about ways to connect with God and how He meets us in more than one spiritual pathway. We discussed 6 out of the 12 ways we connect with God. We explored movement, discovering that walking, working, or even dancing can become a form of prayer. We discussed conversation, learning that prayer is an ongoing dialogue with God, not just a scheduled moment. We reflected on solitude, creating quiet space to listen and regain perspective. We considered expression, encountering God through creativity and the act of making. We focused on meditation, allowing Scripture to slow us down and shape our inner life. We ended with adoration, worshiping God simply for who He is, without agenda or request.

And this Thursday, February 12th, we’re going to discuss the other six ways to connect with God. If you’re in the Providence area or nearby cities, and you’ve been praying, seeking God, wanting to grow in your understanding of Scripture, desiring a deeper relationship with Him this year, and looking for a local community to grow with, I want to personally invite you to join us. We gather every Thursday at 372 Wayland Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island at 6:30 p.m., and we would truly love to have you with us.

Now let’s dive into the remaining six ways that you can connect with God. 

Scripture References: Matthew 25:40, Psalm 86:11, Matthew 17:21, Psalm 19:1, Micah 6:8, Psalm 100:4.

If we’re honest, there are some weeks where life just feels… heavy. Not heavy because of a crisis. Not heavy because something is falling apart. Just heavy in the weight of the everyday. Heavy just moving through your routine—and it feels like every day looks the same.

If that sounds like you, this episode is for you.

Because if we’re being honest, most believers aren’t asking, “Does God speak?” But we’re asking, “God… how do I know it’s You?” 

And We’re going to cover three things:

First, what the Bible says about hearing God.

Second, why it can be hard to hear Him today.

And third, how God speaks and how you can hear Him more clearly.

Jesus said something in John 10:27 that we can’t ignore:

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

Meaning, if you belong to God, the ability to hear Him is already a part of your relationship with God. 

That’s where Habakkuk 2:3 comes in.

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”

The Lord speaks to Habakkuk and says the vision is yet for an appointed time. 

Many believers today view God’s promises as a straight line. Moving from Point A… the promise. To Point B… the fulfillment of that promise. 

But the Bible doesn’t show God’s promises and fulfillment as a straight line. 

But Scripture shows us that God moves in seasons. In stages. In a timeline.

So today, I will map out 5 phases every believer goes through while waiting for the appointed time and for the promise. And chances are you will find yourself in one of these phases. 

Habakkuk 2:2: “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”