Finding God: A Journey Through Life's Challenges
Episode Overview
Adversity can be a catalyst for spiritual growth. Openly seeking answers can lead to finding God. Even those who seem in control may be searching for deeper meaning. Biblical verses offer guidance in spiritual journeys. Faith can provide hope during life's darkest moments.
When we sincerely and openly question how things can get better, it opens the door for God's whispers to reach our ears.
The Next Right STEPS podcast brings you an episode that tackles the age-old question: How do you find God? Steve C. Ward shares his personal journey, which started in the dark ages of his life and led to a profound transformation. Through candid anecdotes, Steve reveals how his family's battles with addiction, depression, and other life-altering issues were met with hope and healing by turning to faith.
The episode explores how adversity can often be the catalyst for reaching out to a higher power. When life throws curveballs like serious accidents or financial woes, people tend to drop their guard and seek solace beyond themselves. Steve emphasises that finding God isn't a complicated quest; it's about being open and willing to search for Him. With references to biblical verses like Matthew 7:7, he encourages listeners to seek, ask, and knock, promising that doors will open.
But what about those who feel they have it all figured out? Steve warns that this sense of control might be a facade masking deeper insecurities and questions. He shares his own experiences of experimenting with various lifestyles, from partying to career success, only to realise something was missing. It's a gentle reminder that even when life seems perfect, there's often an unspoken yearning for more profound answers.
So whether you're struggling or feel like you've got it all together, this episode invites you to reflect on your spiritual journey and consider the role God might play in it. Could this be the lifeline you've been searching for?