Episode 166

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27th Mar 2025

Day 23 Lent: Renee Lopez-Cantera: Leaning into God's Wisdom Over Your Own

Renee Lopez-Cantera is a valued member of the Faith with Friends community. With deep insights into scripture, Renee shares her spiritual journey and reflections regularly on the podcast. Her contributions are influenced by her commitment to personal growth and a deep understanding of faith. Having walked a path enriched by spiritual learning, Renee provides listeners with relatable ways to apply faith-based principles in their daily lives, especially during significant periods such as Lent.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo invites listeners on a spiritual journey of reflection and growth. As part of a 40-day series dedicated to seeking God through scripture, Lisa brings together friends to share their insights and experiences. Today, she introduces Renee Lopez-Cantera, who delves into the profound wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6. Encouraging listeners to trust in the Lord with all their hearts, Renee shares her spiritual insights on embracing humility and divine timing.

Renee emphasizes the importance of leaning on God's understanding and wisdom, drawing attention to the ways in which this trust can transform our spiritual journey. Her reflections on humility and letting go of pride resonate deeply in a world often guided by self-reliance. By sharing personal stories and drawing from scripture, Renee encourages listeners to discern and listen to the Holy Spirit's promptings. Her insights serve as a call to action for those seeking to deepen their faith during Lent, offering practical ways to align with God's will and timing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding for spiritual growth.
  • Embracing humility can help us acknowledge our limitations and open our hearts to divine wisdom.
  • Letting go of pride allows for a deeper connection with God and His guidance.
  • Maintaining an openness to God's timing fosters peace and clarity in decision-making.
  • Daily reflection and prayer can enhance one's ability to discern the Holy Spirit's voice.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding." - Renee
  • "God's wisdom is far greater than our emotions." - Renee
  • "Let go of pride, continually seeking God in prayer and His guidance." - Renee
  • "Trust in the timing as well, because sometimes we want something in our human desire, but that's not God's will or just not the right timing." - Renee

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Christian Podcast for Women who want spiritual growth and deepen their walk with God.
Friends with Faith is all about progress not perfection. We are a circle of friends that desire to grow in our walk with Jesus. Here, we get together to think a little more about faith & love. Whether you’re a newcomer, or a lifelong Christian, you’ll hear thought provoking & stimulating conversation about all things faith: from growing your personal relationships, to your own spiritual growth and connection with God. We are walking out and working out our faith together in community. We share each others burdens, carrying them to the cross. We celebrate each other, building each other up for the good works God has prepared. If you struggle to be faithful in prayer and reading the Bible then we believe this is the podcast that will help you apply God's Word to everyday tasks and trials. We share what works for us and encourage you as we learn and grow together. We want to learn how to love God and others better. Welcome to our circle. Thanks for listening in!

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