EPISODE 0157 | summer strong
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0157
Summer can be a season of slowing down—but what if it became a season of spiritual growth? In this episode, Pastor Nathan shares five practical ways to stay spiritually strong and fully plugged in during the summer months. Whether you're heading on vacation, enjoying a slower schedule, or navigating a busy season, this message will challenge and encourage you to pursue God intentionally, grow in your faith, and love others well.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ How to avoid spiritual drift during the summer.
✔️ Five simple ways to stay plugged in to your faith.
✔️ Why your daily rhythms matter more than you think.
✔️ The power of prayer, Scripture, and spiritual community.
✔️ Practical tips for sharing your faith this summer.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Philippians 4:6 – “Don’t worry about anything…pray about everything.”
📖 Matthew 6:9–13 – The Lord’s Prayer as a model for daily connection.
📖 Psalm 119:105 – God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
📖 Galatians 5:13 – Use your freedom to serve others in love.
📖 Hebrews 10:25 – Don’t neglect meeting together.
📖 1 Peter 3:15 – Always be ready to give a reason for your hope.
📖 Jeremiah 29:13 – Seek God with all your heart and you will find Him.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Summer doesn’t have to be a spiritual slump—it can be a season of strength.
🔹 Stay rooted through daily prayer and gratitude.
🔹 Feed on God’s Word to stay grounded and focused.
🔹 Serve others and stay committed to your local church.
🔹 Be intentional about sharing your faith with others.
🎧 Listen now and commit to making this summer your strongest yet—spiritually, relationally, and missionally.
Resources
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The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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