Before you can truly lead, you have to master what you've been through. This episode explores why God doesn’t just bring you out of deep waters—He teaches you how to breathe in them. The struggles you’ve endured were never just about you; they were about equipping you to go back and help someone else. But before you can lead, you need to understand the process of transformation, endurance, and spiritual mastery.Key Takeaways:✅ God Is With You in the Deep, Not Just on the Shore – Isaiah 43:2 (GNT): “When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you.” The deep wasn’t meant to destroy you—it was meant to develop you. The presence of struggle doesn’t mean the absence of God; it means He is right there, sustaining you.✅ Survival Isn’t the Goal—Mastery Is – The deep waters weren’t meant to drown you; they were meant to train you. You don’t just get out of the storm—you learn how to function in it.✅ Love Looks Like Going Back – God doesn’t just free you for your sake. The real test of growth is your ability to return and walk alongside someone else in love. (Galatians 6:2, GNT)✅ You Can’t Lead People Out of What You Haven’t Mastered – Leadership isn’t just about telling people what to do—it’s about having firsthand experience and wisdom to guide them.Personal Stories Shared in This Episode:📌 Overcoming Alcohol Temptation – The struggle was intense at first, but over time, God strengthened me to the point where it no longer had power over me.📌 From an Air Mattress to Opening My Home – Losing my job, staying with a friend, and experiencing instability prepared me to extend grace and hospitality to someone else in the same situation.📌 Harriet Tubman in the Spirit – It’s not just about getting free; it’s about helping others walk into their freedom too.Reflection Questions:🔹 What struggle have you been praying for God to remove, but maybe He’s trying to teach you how to breathe in it instead?🔹 Who are you called to go back and help once you’ve made it through?🔹 How is God using your deep waters to transform you, not just save you?To Do List:If this episode resonated with you, take some time to reflect: What is God asking you to endure so that you can come back stronger? Who needs you to make it through so that you can guide them? Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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