Welcome back to today’s broadcast! In this powerful continuation of last week's message, we dive deep into the second half of Psalm 34 to discover the ultimate security framework for the believer.

Life doesn’t promise a smooth road—in fact, Scripture explicitly warns that the afflictions of the righteous are many. However, the ultimate truth remains: the Lord delivers us out of them all. In this episode, we unpack what it means to truly know the voice of God through His Logos (the written Word), how the Lord responds instantly to a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and why we never need to seek our own revenge. If you are going through a season of heavy trial, let this message remind you to keep His praise continually in your mouth. He is your ultimate provider, your protector down to your very bones, and a refuge that will never let you be desolate.

Scripture Referenced in This Episode

• The Voice of the Good Shepherd: John 10:27 – Jesus reminds us that His sheep know His voice, and a stranger they will not follow.

• The Unsearchable Mind of God: Romans 11:33 – Reflecting on how unsearchable are God's judgments and His ways past finding out.

• The Broken and Contrite Heart: Psalm 34:15–18 – Why the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, while His face is set against evil to cut off their remembrance.

• Deliverance from Many Afflictions: Psalm 34:19–22 – The cornerstone promise that though the righteous face many troubles, the Lord protects their innermost being, redeems their soul, and ensures not one bone is broken.

• Exceeding Abundantly Above: Ephesians 3:20 – Trusting in the God who is able to do far more than we can ask, think, or imagine according to the power working within us.

• Vengeance Belongs to God: Romans 12:19 – Why we must step back from getting even and allow the Lord to handle our defense.

A Prayer to Carry With You:

Father, thank You for another day that wasn't promised to us. Open up our understanding so we may better know how to please You. Help us to stay in the center of Your will, keeping Your praise continually in our mouths. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Episode Description: Are you struggling through a season of small beginnings, or finding it hard to wait on God's perfect timing? In this episode of the War Cry Ministries broadcast, Evangelist Flora Barnett shares a deeply moving personal testimony of transitioning from poverty, food stamps, and a near-empty freezer to an abundant life of retirement and favor—all by trusting in the Lord.

Diving straight into an exposition of Psalm 34, Evangelist Barnett breaks down what it truly means to "hit the bullseye" in our walk of faith. From guarding our tongues against evil to urgently pursuing peace, this message challenges us to realign our lives with God's written word. Learn how to distinguish the true voice of God through the Logos, tear down spiritual strongholds, and remain steadfastly ready for His return.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Don't Despise Small Beginnings: Evangelist Barnett reflects on her own 7-to-8-year journey through financial hardship, sharing how God gave her unimaginable favor to earn both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees when others doubted her.

• The Art of Waiting: Why our human strength will eventually fail us, and how waiting on the Lord is the only way to continuously renew our strength.

• Hitting the Bullseye: A powerful visual analogy comparing sin to "missing the target" and a call to intentional daily repentance to ensure we stay centered in His will.

• Knowing the Voice of God: Dissecting the confusion over hearing from God by pointing believers back to the Logos—the written manifestation of His thoughts.

Scripture References Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Foundation of the Message: Psalm 34:11-17

• The Promise for Those Who Wait: Isaiah 40:31

• The Inevitability of Judgment: Hebrews 9:27

• Recognizing His Voice: John 10:27

• Pulling Down Strongholds: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

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What happens when you dare to look past your circumstances and put a constant praise in your mouth? In this powerful broadcast of War Cry Ministries, Evangelist Flora Barnett leads a passionate, verse-by-verse journey through the timeless encouragement of Psalm 34.

Weaving scripture together with raw, personal testimony, Evangelist Barnett shares her transition from seven years of intense poverty—relying on late food stamps and staring at the last piece of food in the freezer—to walking in divine favor, earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This episode is a fierce reminder that praise is not just for the good times, but a weapon to deliver us from fear, elevate our minds, and open the floodgates of God’s provision. Tune in to find out why your "spiritual tastebuds" will never grow tired of the Lord, and learn how to unleash the supernatural power of a constant praise.

Key Takeaways

• The Reality of a Daily Praise: Discovering why blessing the Lord "at all times" means praising Him through seasons of lack just as much as seasons of plenty.

• The Living Eulogy: Redefining what it means to "eulogize" God by choosing to speak well of His goodness while we are still here to declare it.

• Rescued from Fear: Realizing that pursuing God with urgency activates His promise to deliver us from all dangers, perils, and internal anxieties.

• Spiritual Taste Decreases vs. Increases: Understanding how our hunger for God only amplifies the more we "taste and see" His goodness over the decades.

• Overcoming Small Beginnings: Reflecting on a moving personal testimony of overcoming financial struggle through absolute faith, divine direction, and education.

Scripture References

• Psalm 34:1-10 – David’s declarations on blessing the Lord at all times, magnifying His name, tasting His goodness, and lacking no good thing.

• Philippians 4:19 – The unchanging promise that God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory.

• Psalm 37:25 – David’s lifelong observation: "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken."

• 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – Taking up spiritual weapons that are mighty through God to pull down strongholds and take every thought captive.

About the Sponsor: This program is sponsored by War Cry Ministries. For more information, to reach out for prayer, or to submit a testimony, visit war-cry.net or call 602-466-8104. To listen to this broadcast again or catch up on previous episodes, visit the podcast page at familyvaluesradio1010.com.

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