Bible Verses:

Hebrews 2:1 “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”

Psalm 103:2 “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

James 1:2 “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.”

Matthew 6:33 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.”

Topics Discussed

Introduction

• Libby is married to Richard Gordon who was also on A Cup Full of Hope Podcast.
• Libby was born in the USA, but she moved to South Africa when she was 7 and lived there until she was in her 20s.
• Libby and Richard have 2 children and they currently live in Redding, California.
• She is the associate overseer of the Bethel school of Supernatural ministry.
• Libby was not raised in a Christian home. Her family was Catholic.
• When Libby was 13, she went to youth group with her friend.
• The Holy Spirit was the first expression of God that Libby met.
• Libby had a radical encounter with God and the Holy Spirit at the age of 13 at a youth event.

The Unconditional Love of God

• It’s common to think that God’s love is conditional to our actions (did I pray enough, etc.) but it is a lie from the enemy.
• The enemy will try to tempt us to think we are alone in our shameful thoughts/feelings over ourselves.
• There is no temperamental exchange with God.
• Invite God in. Share your thoughts and feelings with Him.
• When we give our lives to the Lord, He makes us a new creation.
• God has renewed us in our inner most being.
• We are created for God to be in relationship with Him.
• The root of shame was dealt with on the cross.
• Go to the Word of God and renew your mind and spirit of the truth of God’s love.
• Do a word study on the love of God.

Navigating Discouragement, Depression and Defeat

• Feel the majesty, ‘bigness’ and gift of God’s leadership. Shift your perspective.
• Sometimes nothing is wrong except for the fact that you are not in Heaven yet, you’re on Earth.
• Sometimes we can equate our circumstances to our identity in God.
• When you gave your life to Jesus, you surrender your rights to be the chief leader of your life. Your life is not your own anymore.
• Your life is part of a bigger story, and we know the end of the story – Jesus wins!
• The situation, anxiety, heartbreak, loss, etc. does not hinge on you getting yourself out – it all hinges on Jesus and Jesus wins every time!

Seeking God from a Place of Rest

• Surrender to the season and embrace what God is doing in you and through you during this new season.
• Find your dependency in Jesus.
• God is writing your story. He is the author and finisher.
• Depend on God and depend on God in other people.

Powerful Quotes:

“Everything God has, He’s giving to me freely.” – Libby

“God is God. If He says it, He can do it.” – Libby

“The highest privilege and responsibility we have as believers is proportional to our dependency on Jesus.” – Libby

“The best place I can be is dependent on God.” – Libby

“Sometimes we can equate our circumstances to our identity in God.” – Libby

“The only thing that has gotten me out of depression is knowing my life belongs to someone else and this is Jesus’ – not mine.” – Libby

Resources: 

Richard Gordon Episode 115