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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Episode Description

Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and caught in the middle of severe storms. In this powerful message, Evangelist Barnett delivers a timely reminder that our current earthly struggles are only temporary. Grounded in Jesus' comforting words to His disciples, this episode shifts our focus away from the panic of our immediate circumstances and anchors it in the eternal promise of God's heavenly kingdom.

If you are currently feeling pressured on every side, perplexed by your next steps, or cast down by life's heavy burdens, this sermon is your spiritual battle cry. Learn the difference between natural human concern and spiritual distress, and discover how to access the peace, abundance, and ultimate victory waiting for you "in the Father's house."

Key Scripture & Verses Covered

• The Divine Promise: St. John 14:1–3 – "Let not your heart be troubled..." Jesus promises that He has gone ahead to prepare a place of many mansions for those who believe.

• Troubled but Resilient: 2 Corinthians 4:7–9 – Understanding that while we carry this treasure in earthen vessels, we may be persecuted or cast down, but we are never destroyed or forsaken.

• More Than Conquerors: Romans 8:37 – A triumphant reminder of our ultimate positioning through Christ's love.

• The Father's Abundance: Luke 15 – Looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son, who realized that even the hired servants in his father's house had bread to spare.

• A Vision of the New Jerusalem: Revelation 21 – A deep dive into John's glorious vision on the Isle of Patmos, describing a city with 12 gates, 12 precious foundations, and an eternity with no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain.

• Our Spiritual Weapons: 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – Remembering that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.

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Episode Summary:
Are you truly persuaded to examine the state of your soul before it is too late? In this powerful episode of War Cry, Evangelist Flora Barnett sounds a passionate spiritual alarm and issues an urgent, uncompromising warning rooted in the sobering words of Jesus from Luke 16. [1]We break down the finality of the afterlife through the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The Bible warns that there is a "great gulf fixed" between heaven and hell. Evangelist Barnett explains that once you pass from this life, your destination is locked; it cannot be altered, rearranged, or negotiated. There is no second chance for repentance. [1]This message rings the bell on a terrifying reality: those in torment retain full memory of their earthly lives, their choices, and the family members they left behind. But this episode isn't just a warning about eternal fire—it is a War Cry for your salvation. Jesus already conquered death on an old rugged cross, and He is actively preparing a mansion of glory for those who choose Him.

Key Takeaways

• An Unalterable Reality: What it means when Scripture says the gulf is "fixed"—there is no rearranged destiny or post-mortem repentance.
• The Torment of Remembrance: Realizing that in hell, a person fully remembers their earthly choices, their sins, and the relatives who are heading down the same path.
• Jesus is the Sign: Unpacking the rich man's plea to send someone back from the dead, and the sobering truth that Jesus did rise, yet many remain unpersuaded.
• The Victory in Christ: A direct appeal to the listeners to realize that God's love (John 3:16) provides an escape route from the wrath to come.

Episode Timeline & Scripture Guide

• [01:16] Luke 16:26 – The uncrossable, fixed chasm between heaven and hell.
• [01:49] Luke 16:27-31 – The rich man's prayer from hell for his five living brothers.
• [05:43] Jesus' Warnings on Hell – A rapid-fire scriptural index detailing the furnace of fire, weeping, and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 7, 13, 18, 25; Mark 3, 9).
• [08:21] John 3:16-17 & 3:36 – The free gift of everlasting life versus the abiding wrath of God.
• [09:19] John 14:1-3 & Revelation 21 – The promise of a prepared mansion and the glory of the New Jerusalem.

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