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Dec 28, 2024 /

Faith Through the Unexpected

When life doesn’t go as planned, how do you respond? In this special year-end episode, Janna and Anna Faith share powerful lessons from 2024, reflections on Mary and Anna from the Christmas story, and how to trust God through the unexpected. Join them for an inspiring challenge to embrace humility, worship, and faith as you step into the new year, trusting God through the unexpected.

Episode Summary

In the final episode of 2024, Janna and Anna Faith reflect on the lessons God has taught them throughout the year, tying them to themes of trust, surrender, and humility. In trusting God through the unexpected, they also discuss the lives of two remarkable women from the Christmas story, Mary and Anna, and their enduring faith and worship. The episode challenges listeners to approach the new year with a heart fully committed to God and a lifestyle of worship and trust.

Topics Discussed

  • Trusting God’s will through life’s disappointments and changes.
  • Learning contentment in every stage of life.
  • Lessons in surrender and dependence on God for each step.
  • It’s all about trusting God through the unexpected.
  • God’s providence in answering specific prayers.
  • Witnessing opportunities and being a light in everyday life.
  • Reflections on Mary’s humility and Anna’s life of worship from the Christmas story.

Key Takeaways

  1. Trusting God often requires surrendering personal plans and embracing His unexpected will.
  2. Worshiping God involves daily choices of humility, thanksgiving, and dependence.
  3. God uses the small, seemingly insignificant details of life to accomplish His greater purposes.
  4. Often, this includes trusting God through the unexpected.
  5. The Christmas story reminds us of the power of humility and the joy of surrendering to God’s plan.

Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to help young ladies grow in faith and live it out daily. Have a question for the Faith Twins or our guest? Email faithtalks@theegeneration.org.
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Janna Shoultz and Anna Faith Gillmore are cousins. Janna grew up traveling on the road with her dad, Jim Van Gelderen. Anna Faith's dad is Mark Gillmore, the missions pastor at Falls Baptist Church. Both of them are committed to serving the Lord.