In this interview, we glean some wisdom from Michele Carrillo who shares the convictions that have carried her through many uncertain times in her life: 9/11, Dengue Fever, a broken back, Hurricane Andrew, and more. Listen as we learn where to steer our anxious hearts in these uncertain times.
About the Guest
Michele Carrillo has served 30 years in the full-time ministry planting and leading churches in Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and across the US including New York, Florida, and California. Along with her husband Robert, she has raised three kids and loves oil and glass painting. She and Robert currently serve the Los Angeles Church of Christ.
Episode Notes
This time in life is so revealing of how easy it is to put our hope in things other than God… in infrastructure, in our plans, etc.
Consider: What are you letting linger in your heart?
Fill your mind with things above:
What we set our hearts on TAKES EFFORT
Hebrews 10: 22-23
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful…”
These are the times, these are the experiences, that really build our faith.
Where do we start?
Deuteronomy 4:7 & Matthew 1:23
Jesus is Immanuel- God WITH us.
An easy way to battle worry is with gratitude.
Colossians 2:6-7 “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
“We do not know what the future holds, but we do know Who holds the future.” -Linda Brumley
Isolation can magnify your fears, so please be intentional about staying connected with spiritual and encouraging influences. PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR FRIENDS- we need each other!
MICHELE’S MESSAGE TO THE MAMAS- If you are okay, then your kids are going to be okay. Take care of yourselves emotionally.
We’ve got to stay rooted in God in these times. When the winds come, we won’t fall if we have deep roots!
The pod squad is going to keep providing content for you all in these times, let us know what’s been helping you!
Link to Robert Carrillo’s Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GClVSEV_NGmu56a81ie5A
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