About this episode

Ashley Stockard shares her journey of surrendering to God and finding her true identity in Christ.

Surrendering our plans to the Lord is rarely easy. Every step can be met with questions, doubts, and fears that press in on our decisions. And yet, as today's storyteller reminds us, it is in surrender that we discover true freedom. On today's podcast, A shley Stockard, who shared at our Vestavia, Alabama live gathering, reflects on her faith journey and the ways the Lord faithfully pursued her heart—drawing her in, capturing her attention, and ultimately leading her to live with open hands. Through her story, Ashley gently reminds us that surrendering to the Lord, following His lead, and loving Him above all else is where our true identity is revealed and our purpose is found. VERSE OF THE WEEK: See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Surrender your plans to the Lord, follow His lead and watch Him move. _____________________________________________________________________ Listen to a similar story: Episode 282- Grace McKissick: "From the World to the Word" Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE ! Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of…

People in this episode

Host: StoryTellers Live

Guest: Ashley Stockard

Topics covered

• surrender
• identity in Christ
• faith journey
• freedom
• purpose
• trust in God

Keywords

• surrender
• identity
• faith
• freedom
• purpose
• trust
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: StoryTellers Live

Books & works: Where Hope Meets You: A Daily Reminder of the Comfort and Confidence in God's Promises, Grace McKissick: "From the World to the Word"

Places: Vestavia, Alabama

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