Joy Bringer Podcast ep. 19 - He Sees You So You Can Rest With Whitney Akin

In this conversation, Season and Whitney discuss the theme of feeling overlooked and the importance of connecting with God in those moments. They explore the idea that attention is a human need and that God is the ultimate source of love and belonging. They reference biblical stories such as Hagar and the prodigal son to highlight God's constant presence and care. They emphasize the power of locking eyes with the Lord and finding joy in His presence, even in difficult seasons. The conversation also touches on the fear of being seen and the redemption found in Jesus. In this conversation, Season and Whitney discuss the importance of trusting God's timing and finding rest in His presence. They talk about how God is not cruel and how He sees and understands our struggles. They also explore the idea of being content with being lowly and hidden, rather than constantly seeking attention and validation. They emphasize the need to find rest in God's rhythms and to walk confidently at His pace. Whitney also shares about her new podcast, 'Hanging On Every Word,' where she invites listeners to study the Bible together in a non-intimidating way.

 

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Takeaways

• Feeling overlooked is a common experience, but it's important to remember that God sees and cares for us.
• Attention is a human need, and God is the ultimate source of love and belonging.
• Locking eyes with the Lord and finding joy in His presence can transform our perspective and bring peace.
• The fear of being seen and the shame of our sins can be overcome through Jesus and His redemption.
• God's constant presence and care are evident in biblical stories like Hagar and the prodigal son. Trust in God's timing and believe that He is not cruel.
• Find rest in God's presence and know that He sees and understands your struggles.
• Be content with being lowly and hidden, rather than constantly seeking attention and validation.
• Walk confidently at God's pace and find rest in His rhythms.
• Study the Bible together in a non-intimidating way through Whitney's podcast, 'Hanging On Every Word.'

Keywords:  overlooked, connection with God, attention, love and belonging, Hagar, prodigal son, joy, presence of God, fear, redemption, trusting God's timing, finding rest, God's presence, God is not cruel, being lowly, hidden, finding rest in God's rhythms, walking at God's pace, studying the Bible