Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing , the show for single moms by single moms . This is Sheri , your host , and I am happy you are here today . Remember , it's a single mom thing and not the single thing that stops you .
When life tugs and tears at your arm , pulling you in opposing directions , unsure of your next step or even the direction you're going in , what do you do ? Do you arm , wrestle it until it's under your submission , whatever it is ? Do you run and hide from it as it continues to seek you out ? Do you go numb and do nothing ?
Do you go at it head on , like a buffalo in the storm , or do you simply sit still ? However , you answered this question . There's no wrong answer , only what felt right at the time . But what if , in these moments of uncertainty , you didn't just sit still , but you went deeper still ? It didn't just sit still , but you went deeper still .
What if , instead of wrestling or running , you reached for a peace that lies beneath understanding , a calm that can only be found in the presence of God ? Welcome back to another episode of it's a Single Mom Thing . Today , we're diving into the depths of our souls , into that sacred space where we're fully known , fully held and fully loved .
This is a place beneath the noise and chaos , a place where you can go deeper with God and find the stillness we've been longing for . Find the stillness we've been longing for . So , if you're ready , let's journey together deeper still . Undercurrent . So what is the undercurrent of your current situation ?
Are you aware that , beneath the surface of what we're facing day to day , there's often a deeper , unseen current at work a day ? There's often a deeper , unseen current at work , a current that flows effortlessly without us possibly even knowing that it is there , pushing and pulling at , possibly , our peace and our power .
Maybe it's a persistent fear , a sense of loneliness , or even a quiet hope that refuses to let go , an unanswered prayer , a sin , a deep desire or even a longing that has you restless as you waited out in the waiting room . These undercurrents , they are powerful and they can pull us in directions we don't always see coming .
Much like an undertow , they can be the calm we cling to when life feels overwhelming . They may be old hurts , habits and hang-ups that keep us drifting , sending us adrift , even though we know they aren't good for us .
They're familiar and so we return to them again and again , like the waves that carry us out , only to leave us stranded on the shore once more .
Or maybe , beneath it all , there's a quiet , a calm whisper that speaks softly to your soul , reminding you I got you that speaks softly to your soul , reminding you I got you An assurance that you are his , that you are held . As we start this journey of going deeper , take a moment to consider what's beneath the surface of what you're facing right now .
What's the hidden current shaping your reactions , your choices and even your faith ? Current shaping your reactions , your choices and even your faith . Recognizing this undercurrent is the first step to going deeper still with God , diving past the waves of daily life and finding the peace that lies far below .
Can you feel a sense of serenity as you explore that thought ? Beneath the choppy waters of the surface , where the world is battered by the waves of an uncertain reality and each breaking news story adds to the storm lies a stillness that no current event can touch . That's where we're heading deeper still , to the unshakable peace that only God can give .
My peace I give you . So , as we take a deep dive into the stillness , I want you to breathe deeply , bring your awareness to that undercurrent lying just beneath the surface . Hold on to those thoughts , those feelings , the ones that ebb and flow just like the tide . Can you feel it ? Can you trace where it comes from ? Do you recognize it ?
Maybe it arrives with a wave of anxiety , doubt , scarcity or a whisper of untruth about who he says you are . Ah , yes , there it is . Now take in another deep breath , one that reaches to the very core of your being , and hold it . Go on , hold it , and then now let's release it . Release that undercurrent , that burden . It's not yours to carry .
If you're a believer , you know that he has promised to carry it for you , for his yoke is light . Now take in another deep breath and then go deeper still . Give yourself permission , give yourself grace , give yourself his peace , the peace that he gives you . Hold onto it like a life preserver , letting it bring your mind , body , spirit and soul back to him .
There you go , you see , you are held . Relish the sweet embrace of simply being held . You don't have to have everything figured out , even when things don't add up right now . You don't have to know exactly where you're going , as long as you know the one who's going with you .
The world is full of undercurrents that threaten to take our breath away , to pull at our spirit and faith . But remember we must take every thought captive , because he has overcome the world and he has called us out of it . The world and he has called us out of it .
John 15 , verses 18 through 20 , reminds us if you were of the world , the world would love its own , but because you are not of the world , but I chose you out of the world , therefore the world hates you . So , yes , this world is against us . It's no wonder that the undercurrents feel so turbulent .
When we look to the world for answers that only God has , we risk being swept under instead of going deeper with him . 1 John 2 , verses 15 through 17 , state this do not love the world or the things in the world . As believers , this world is not our home . It is in many ways against us . If we look to it for fulfillment , it will take us under .
Only he can truly satisfy . His peace , unlike anything the world offers , resides within you . Romans 12.2 . Now , in that verse , paul urges us to be transformed from the inside out , not the outside in . You see , living as his followers .
It has very little to do with outward appearances , but it has everything to do with where he lives within us , deep , within , the deeper still , where his voice speaks , guides , encourages and comforts . It's a place where what we see above loses its hold and we sink into his peace below . This is the place where he wants you to go .
This is where his peace that surpasses all understanding dwells . In the world above , uncertainty abounds , but here , in the depths of his presence , peace is permanent , guaranteed and eternal . Christ's peace is a hope and a reassurance that the world cannot provide , and you'll find that in Philippians 4 , 7 . And an anchor when the waves rise .
And an anchor when the waves rise . Now . Here , as spiritual beings having a human experience , we were brought from the nowhere to the now . Here for his plan and his purpose , not for the world's plans , but his . You are here in this very moment because he intended it , and that purpose goes deeper than anything this world can offer .
So let's go deeper still , for you created my innermost being . You knit me together in my mother's womb Psalms 139 , 13 and the NIV . Even before you took your first breath , girlfriend , he knew you intimately .
You were crafted with precision , with love , with a purpose so profound that every detail was accounted for and the very hairs on your head are all numbered . So don't be afraid that every detail was accounted for . And the very hairs on your head are all numbered , so don't be afraid . You are more valuable to God than all of the flocks of sparrows .
You can find that in Luke 12 , 7 in the NLT . And the same God who designed the cosmos knows each hair on your head . He values you , my girlfriend , beyond measure , cherishing every part of you . His attention to every detail of your being is a constant reminder of your worth .
A line from one of my favorite songs , jaira , says it beautifully If he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor , jairus says it beautifully If he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor . How much more will he clothe you If he watched over every sparrow ? How much more does he love you ?
And if we , with all of our human flaws , know how to give good gifts to our children , how much more will our heavenly father give good things to those who ask Him ? You can find that in His Word at Matthew 7 , 11 . This is a love that knows no limits , a peace that can still any storm . He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves .
What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor . Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them Psalms 107 , 29 through 31 . So , as we go deeper still , remember you were brought from nowhere to now here for a divine reason .
God's love is unwavering , his peace is profound and his purpose for you is steadfast . In this harbor of his presence we find stillness , safety and an unshakable assurance that we are known , valued and loved beyond measure . So , no matter what goes before us , may we find our peace in the deeper still .
Today , as you go back to the world above , remember that peace isn't the absence of storms but the presence of God , who calls us into a depth where the waves of life can no longer reach us . It's in this stillness , this depth , that you are reminded who you are , whose you are and the purpose he has for you .
So , when life pulls and tugs , remember that you're not alone in the waters . With every step , with every wave , god is inviting you to go deeper , to rest in his unchanging peace and to be held . He is in your deeper still . If you're feeling the pull to go deeper , but need support along the way , remember you don't have to go this alone , my sister .
We are here for you . Our 24-hour prayer line is open at 855-822-PRAY . Whether you need prayer , have questions or just need someone to talk to , don't hesitate to reach out . There's power in prayer and we are here to walk and talk it out with you .
And if you're searching for a community of faith , consider finding a Bible-based church where you can plug in , grow and experience the support of others . You see , girl , you're not alone in this journey . There are people who want to walk alongside you and help you go deeper in your faith .
Have a wonderful week and remember it's a single mom thing and not the single thing that stops you . Thanks for listening to . It's a Single Mom Thing . I hope you enjoyed our time together . If you have more questions on how to have a relationship with Jesus or need prayer , visit us at wwwshepherdsvillagecom . Backslash prayer .
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