Don’t Settle for the Cottage – Let God Build the Palace
In this episode, I share one of my all-time favorite quotes. It’s a powerful metaphor about how God is not just doing small repairs in your life, He’s completely rebuilding you into something far greater than you imagined.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in the “comfortable” places of faith and life. Maybe you've settled for a decent little cottage when God is calling you into a full transformation, a palace fit for His presence.
Here’s what we’ll explore together:
How God begins with the obvious repairs, but doesn’t stop there.

Why transformation can feel painful, yet always has a purpose.
The difference between renovation and full reconstruction.
What it means for God to dwell in you, not just improve you.
Why we must trust God’s blueprint, even when the vision is unclear.

I also ask some personal questions to help you reflect: What rooms of your life have you kept from God? Will you allow Him to finish His work in you? If you’re ready to stop playing it safe and start surrendering every part of your life to the Master Builder, I encourage you to watch the full episode.
Let’s walk this journey together as a community that believes in full transformation through Christ. Let’s not settle for the cottage.
Let’s allow God to build the palace He’s designed for each of us.
 
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Summary
00:00:00 - Introduction and Favorite Quote
00:00:32 - C.S. Lewis Quote: Living House
00:01:35 - Personal Reflection on the Quote
00:02:06 - Surrendering Control to God
00:02:48 - Total Transformation
00:03:31 - Physical Health and Faith
00:04:03 - Engagement and Feedback Request
00:04:14 - Point 1: Obvious Repairs
00:05:17 - Beyond Surface Level Fixes
00:06:09 - Deeper Relationship with Jesus
00:06:51 - Surrendering All Areas of Life
00:07:34 - Personal Anecdote: Middle of the Night Prayer
00:09:10 - Prayerful in Every Detail
00:09:42 - Point 2: Painful but Purposeful
00:10:14 - Sanctification and Discipline
00:11:08 - Trusting the Process
00:11:19 - Engagement and Sharing Request
00:11:51 - Point 3: Greater Than Imagined
00:12:14 - Letting Go of Small Dreams
00:12:45 - Renovation vs. Reconstruction
00:14:01 - Surrendering for Reconstruction
00:14:23 - Point 4: God Intends to Dwell in You
00:14:46 - Divine Indwelling
00:15:07 - Jesus at the Center
00:15:50 - Point 5: Trust the Architect
00:16:11 - Trusting God's Blueprint
00:17:03 - Daily Prayer and Guidance
00:17:45 - Long-term Vision
00:18:19 - Asking for the Palace Vision
00:19:01 - Community and Influence
00:20:04 - Living an Abundant Life
00:20:47 - Conclusion and Final Questions
00:21:08 - Additional Resources and Scriptures

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