Psalm 103

Wild at Heart

Psalm 103

July 24, 2024

Today, Stasi invites us to journey with her as she unpacks one of her favorite psalms, Psalm 103, which reminds us of all the ways God has moved in our lives and continues to do so. This beautiful psalm instructs our souls to praise the Lord by reminding us of the splendor, majesty, and goodness of God. Turning our hearts' attention to our holy God naturally evokes worship from our inmost being. Stasi concludes with a guided time together, focusing on quieting our souls to praise God for the abundant blessings and love he showers upon us.

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VERSES:

Psalm 103 — In its entirety

Exodus 3:14 (NLT) — God replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.”

Proverbs 11:30 (NLT) — The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.

Psalm 16:9-10 (NLT) — No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.

Ezekiel 18:4 (ASV) — Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Acts 2:41 (NLT) — Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.

Revelation 18:13 (ASV) — and cinnamon, and spice, and incense, and ointment, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep; and merchandise of horses and chariots and slaves; and souls of men.

Jeremiah 38:16 (NIV) — But King Zedekiah swore this oath secretly to Jeremiah: “As surely as the Lord lives, who has given us breath, I will neither kill you nor hand you over to those who want to kill you.”

2 Peter 2:14 (ASV) — having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstedfast souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of cursing;

James 1:21 (NLT) — So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

Leviticus 17:11 (NLT) — for the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the Lord. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible.

1 Peter 1:22 (NLT) — You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:25 (NLT) — Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.

Matthew 11:29 (NLT) — Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Acts 13:35–37 (NLT) — Another psalm explains it more fully: ‘You will not allow your Holy One to rot in the grave.’ This is not a reference to David, for after David had done the will of God in his own generation, he died and was buried with his ancestors, and his body decayed. No, it was a reference to someone else—someone whom God raised and whose body did not decay.

Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) — For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

John 14:1 (NLT) — Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.

1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) — For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.

Colossians 3:2 (NLT) — Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Philippians 4:8 (NLT) — And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Romans 8:11 (NLT) — The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.

Leviticus 26:11-12 (KJV) — And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.

Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) — Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

1 John 4:18 (NLT) — Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.

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RESOURCES:

The Treasury of David – Psalm 103 by Charles H. Spurgeon: https://wahe.art/3VPIrWx

Guided Time Background Music: Breakthrough from the album Soaking in His Presence, by William Augusto

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From Duty to Desire: Walking in Love with God

December 11, 2024

In today’s episode, Stasi invites us to reimagine “duty” through the heart of faithfulness and loving Jesus as a response to His extravagant love. Whether you're feeling weary or longing for deeper connection, Stasi shares how life with God isn’t about lifeless obligation, but passion and intimacy. Though sometimes duty and obedience are the only driving forces we possess, in time duty will shift to desire as we encounter Jesus. Stasi also guides us through a prayer to rest in the Presence of Jesus and to meet with Him today. Friends, we pray that today’s podcast will help you find hope, rest, and restoration as you draw near to the One who first loved us. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER: Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information or to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze VERSES: 2 John 5–6 (NIV) — And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. James 4:8 (NLT) — Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Psalm 63:8 (NLT) — I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. Luke 8:44 (NLT) — Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. 2 John 3 (NLT) — Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. ….. RESOURCES: Prayer Background Music: Jesus Is Here | Soaking in his Presence Vol. 3 | by William Augusto https://spoti.fi/3xk9zny Closing Song Excerpt from Intertwined | Vol 1. Close to You | by Kendrian and Lauren Dueck https://spoti.fi/4g6fl83 ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj

When God Is Silent: Trusting His Presence

November 27, 2024

Have you ever experienced a season when God felt distant, while your heart was aching to hear from him? Friends, you are not alone. Today, Stasi Eldredge is joined by Karen Christakis and Amber Sales – from the Wild at Heart Women’s Team – for an honest and encouraging conversation about what his silence might mean, why it happens, and how it might actually be a sign of His good and deeper work in you. Join us as we share from the scriptures and our own experiences of what we’ve learned living through silent seasons about our own hearts and the heart of our faithful God. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER for Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information and to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze VERSES: Psalm 27:14 (NIV) — Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Job 30:20 (NIV) — I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me. Psalm 28:1 (NIV) — To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Psalm 83:1 (NIV) — O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. Psalm 22:1–2 (NIV) — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest. Psalm 42:1–2 (NIV) — As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Exodus 20:3 (NIV) — You shall have no other gods before me. Genesis 1:1–2 (NIV) — In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Psalm 19:1 (NIV) — The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Romans 1:20 (NIV) — For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) — I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, Isaiah 49:15 (NIV) — Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! ….. RESOURCES: Big Idea Inspiration from Mark Comer Teachings: The Dark Night of the Soul – Naming Your Stage of Apprenticeship E6 https://wahe.art/4ee4we1 Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Quote: from A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis – “God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn't.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj

The Power of Testimony: Healing Through His Love with Cyndi Fudickar

November 13, 2024

Revelation 12:11 says that “they triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” In today’s episode, Stasi is joined by her dear friend Cyndi Fudickar, who bravely shares her story of brokenness, healing, and God’s unshakable faithfulness—a conversation that will deeply resonate with each of us. Stasi and Cyndi explore the power of testimony—how our valleys and mountaintops can reveal God’s heart and ignite hope in others. Friends, we hope this conversation encourages you with the truth that you are seen, cherished, and chosen by the One who meets you right where we are, with love that never fails. Listen in, be blessed, and feel His presence afresh today. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER — Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information or to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze ….. VERSES: Revelation 12:11 (NLT) — They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. John 15:14–17 (NLT) — You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love each other. Ephesians 1:5-6 (NLT) — God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 (NLT) — May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. John 15:15 (NIV) — I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. ….. RESOURCES: Song: The God Who Sees by Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen https://spoti.fi/3yrnmoy Wild at Heart App: https://wildatheart.org/app Wild at Heart Prayers: https://wildatheart.org/pray Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Lectio 365: https://wahe.art/3ckq7xg Find a Captivating Retreat near you: https://wahe.art/48lnpnf John Ortberg quote – "Everyone has a story. your story is important. Your story matters to god, and no one gets the story they want.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj