Phil Pringle Podcast

This insightful devotional explores one of the most common and deeply personal questions believers ask: How do I know the will of God? Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, the message anchors us in Romans 12:2, revealing that God’s will is not mysterious or frightening, but good, acceptable, and perfect. Rather than being dark or restrictive, God’s will carries a deep sense of inner rightness—a harmony where timing, people, purpose, and peace come together, even when circumstances are challenging.

A key emphasis is the role of peace as God’s internal guide. From Colossians 3:15, we’re reminded that the peace of God is meant to rule in our hearts—acting as the final decision-maker. Confusion, chaos, and inner turmoil are not signs of divine leading; peace is. Even when something seems spiritually noble, moving ahead without peace can be presumption rather than obedience.

The message also gently reframes our understanding of timing. God may give us a vision long before He fulfils it, using seasons of waiting and trial to transform us into the person capable of carrying that calling. Biblical examples like Peter, Jacob, and Paul reveal a consistent pattern: promises are given early, but character is formed over time. Paul’s journey to Rome—fulfilled through shipwreck, imprisonment, and unexpected hardship—shows that God’s will can look very different from our expectations, yet still be perfectly aligned with His purpose.

Ultimately, this devotional calls us to value God’s presence above comfort or convenience. When His presence is with us, even difficult circumstances can be the perfect will of God. True assurance doesn’t come from ideal conditions, but from knowing we are exactly where God wants us to be, walking in peace, trust, and surrender.

 

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This powerful message takes us deep into Luke 22:31, where we witness one of the most mystifying exchanges in Scripture: Satan actually asking God for permission to test Peter. What unfolds is a masterclass in understanding divine purpose within our trials.

The imagery of wheat being sifted becomes central—when wheat is thrown into the air, the wind blows away the chaff while the true seed falls back to the ground. Whatever can be blown away in our lives during trials will be removed, leaving only what is genuine and valuable. Peter's greatest weakness, his fear of man's opinion, became the very area Satan targeted. Yet Jesus didn't pray that Peter would avoid the trial; He prayed that Peter's faith would not fail. This distinction is crucial for us to understand: God often allows us to go through difficulties not to destroy us, but to strengthen us. Peter's journey from denying Christ three times to boldly preaching at Pentecost and converting 3,000 souls shows us that our moments of failure are not the end of our story. They are often the beginning of our transformation. The same weakness that caused Peter to crumble became his greatest strength after the Holy Spirit filled him. We discover that Jesus is never disillusioned with us because He never had illusions about us in the first place. He sees our failures as opportunities for transformation, and our trials as pathways to becoming who He envisioned us to be.

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This meditation on Psalm 23 invites us into a profound exploration of peace in the midst of anxiety. We're reminded that contentment begins with recognising the Lord as our shepherd—not just our Saviour, but our Lord who sits at the centre of our lives. The psalm reveals a beautiful progression: from declaring we shall not want, to being made to lie down in green pastures, to walking beside still waters where our souls find restoration. What's particularly striking is the emphasis on presence over circumstance. When we walk through valleys shadowed by death, we're called to keep walking, not to set up camp in our suffering. The secret isn't the absence of enemies but the presence of a table prepared before us, abundant and overflowing. This isn't just ancient poetry—it's a practical roadmap for reducing anxiety by shifting our focus from what we lack to who we have. The imagery of oil anointing our heads and cups running over speaks to God's nature as a God of abundance, not scarcity. When we truly grasp that goodness and mercy are chasing us down rather than past mistakes haunting us, we step into a dimension of peace that transforms our emotional and spiritual landscape.

 

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This sermon addresses the epidemic of anxiety and worry in modern life by examining Jesus' calming of the storm in Mark 4. The central message is that Jesus desires believers to wake up to their own authority and faith rather than living in constant anxiety. Through the story of Jesus sleeping during the storm while His disciples panicked, I illustrate that Christ wants us to exercise the same authority He demonstrated—speaking to our circumstances and rebuking the chaos that enters our lives. The sermon emphasises that anxiety comes uninvited but can be combated through understanding our spiritual authority in Christ. Rather than waking Jesus with worried prayers, believers are called to wake up their own faith and actively rebuke the demonic forces behind confusion and distress. The message concludes with the powerful truth that God's peace, which surpasses understanding, will guard our hearts and minds when we exercise our authority in Christ.

 

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This sermon addresses the practical challenge of casting our cares upon God and finding genuine relief from anxiety. I emphasises that simply praying a quick prayer to release our worries is insufficient; instead, we must intentionally spend time waiting in God's presence. Through this deliberate practice of waiting, an exchange occurs—we receive God's strength while He takes our burdens. The message highlights the importance of daily, distraction-free time with God, the spiritual practice of speaking in tongues as a means of rest and refreshing, and the transformative power of being mindful of God's presence throughout our daily lives. The sermon concludes with an encouragement to prioritise time with the Lord as essential for experiencing the peace and restoration He promises.

 

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