We Wanted to Give Up... [JSP - S4 E2]

This episode is all about learning how to have endurance when facing hard things. When we face difficult challenges what is our default response? Do we recognize the deep meaning that can be found in the middle of hardship or do we do all we can to avoid or ignore it? We talk about times when we've been overwhelmed and have been tempted to just give up, but endurance is all about trusting God in the middle of hardship and trusting in His faithfulness in spite of everything else that may be going on. Pastor Jacob and Hannah share some of the challenges they've endured in their marriage and Josh talks about recognizing the attacks of the enemy that try to distract us from our calling and mission.
So whether you're currently struggling or you've been struggling for a while, keep listening. We know how it feels to want to give up, but be encouraged that having endurance is worth it!
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About Jacob:
Jacob Sheriff has dedicated his life to being transformed into the likeness of Christ. As a second-generation pastor, he has been blessed to have been introduced to the Gospel and have a relationship with Jesus from a young age. Jacob has been a part of the pastoral team at Victory Life Church since 2005, and now serves as the Senior Lead Pastor. He has had such radical encounters with the power of God that seeing people transformed by Jesus has become his life’s mission. The most significant part of the call of God on Jacob’s life is to his incredible wife, Hannah, and their five children. They are committed to raising their children to be disciples of Christ. In his free time, you can find Jacob reading, studying, enjoying good coffee, and backpacking. He is a Holy Spirit gifted communicator in sharing the truth of the Gospel of Jesus.

[@JacobSheriff]

If you got to eliminate 1 food from existence what would it be?

[@JavierMaciasSoG]

Mushrooms, or taco bell - 🤮

[@danimackey8761]

Oysters

[@jenniferolin6846]

Cheetos!!! They’re great but they are a trash fake food.

[@annegarrett9901]

Currently, after moving out here with my son and daughter in law from Arizona, I have been "trapped" in the wilderness. I'm being laid off from my job in March, loosing my place to live (and I cant afford to live on my own-especially if Im unemployed (lol), and I feel my endurance shrinking from a deeply rooted oak tree to a brittle tree stump. Im still figting, as I have been through worse, but Im exhausted. I started my life over in 2019 (my career at age 50), and my health also interferes with my vision. The problem feels bigger than my vision and I confess that and repent, but I honestly think the Lord has decided Im going to live in a van down by the river (except I dont even own a van, lol). I've been rejected in 15 interviews (im an insurance adjuster) and I just dont understand how to get my vision bigger than my problem. I re calibrate and align my heart with God, but by the next morning, as I near the layoff and inability to find a place to live, I feel another piece of the brittle tree trunk fall off. I will try to nurture my imagination , and I will ask the Lord this morning for a bigger vision this morning. I will drive up to Sherman tomorrow form Allen, and I will confess my sin and hope the Lord has not forgotten this 50 year old that has made soo many wrong decisions. The Lord knows my heart. All I want is to have a place to love my grandkids and tell them bible stories. All I want I a little slice of paradise to call my own and maybe have one alapaca, my dogs of course, and a mountain bike and canoe. I want to be able to be a blessing to my now adult children and not be a burden to them. I want to have a car so I can drive up to Sherman myself, and not have to catch a ride for my son and daughter in law. I want to minister to other women like myself, who have had to reinvent themselves and survived rape, abuse,, and homelessness. I need a bigger vision. Im exhausted. Im tired.

[@raequiros8240]

What if it seems that every time you get a glimpse of this vision, a person close to you destroys it with lies? It’s been going on 3 years, I’m exhausted and have completely lost “vision “ and motivation. I know the ultimate plan for this trial, but I’m at the point where I don’t even desire or want to push through at this point.

[@annegarrett9901]

come to church tomorrow and we can pray together!! Ive laid on the floor in a cement prison waiting room filled with other womenl, spooning a 6foot 2inch black women named Preecious (who was in for herion distribution), and I was innocent and wrongly accused. I cried (while precious tried to comfort me) and thought about how Jesus was spat upon, his hair ripped out, and shredded with whip. Lets help each other's visions become bigger than the problems we face. And as far as people destroys it with lies, Im living proof (ask my kids) that God is the vindicator or our character. But, Like Jacob said, the process and the time it takes, is often more important than the end result.

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Our encouragement to you is to remember your strength to stand and remain strong isn’t in your own self but the confidence that comes as you believe in how much you are loved by Jesus, how much he sees you and partners with you in trusting Him with your whole heart. -Pastor Jacob and Hannah (Sorry for the delayed response)

[@carirowland6559]

Sweet potatoes and artichokes