Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:·      Do you questions is God good?·      Are you tempted to think it was something good in you that allows you to have relationship with God?  Look at Romans 9.  ·      Do you think that you deserve God’s compassion?·      Does this freedom from actions tempt you to disregard following God?·      Matthew 20- does it seem unfair that those who don’t work as long get the same reward?  Are you wanting God to be fair?  What does fair look like according to Romans 6:23?·      How does this truth “God will have mercy on some” relate to our call to obedience?·      What are some examples of God’s compassion and mercy in your life?·      Do you see the law as a Father telling us what is good for us and how to seek him in relationship? Look at Nehemiah 9:11-15·      What would God treating you according to your sin look like? What scripture supports this?Want more journaling questions? Sign up here to receive your free, 5 day journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.  I want to hear from you! You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Verses mentioned in the episode:·      Romans 9:8-21·      Romans 10:13·      Matthew 20:1-16·      Nehemiah 9 Racham – Hebrew word translated compassion in Nehemiah 9:19.  In 9:28 and 9:31 the same word translated according to thy mercies in KJV.  See details here.   Related episodes·      We talked about Nehemiah 9 and God’s faithfulness on episode 3, Our doubts- God’s Faithfulness.·      If you want to explore the tension between the need for our participation and God preparing the steps for us, check out episode 9- Performance and the heart and 10- Stepping with the Spirit.   Ephesians 2:10 Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.

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