Cadence - Marching In Sync With God's Rhythm
God Is Working In Community, Even When You Don't See It
Tired? Feeling behind? Running on empty? In our new series, Cadence, we’ll rediscover how to walk in sync with God through rest, intentional rhythms, and focused effort. From embracing Sabbath, to finding alignment in our values, relationships, and priorities, we’ll explore how steady practice shapes us, and how wisdom teaches us when to push forward and when to pull back. Whether your pace has been frantic or stalled, Cadence is an invitation to find your stride again—faithfully, purposefully, and in step with the Spirit.
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Embrace community to combat isolation. Isolation can hinder spiritual growth. Seek meaningful connections with others. Recognize God’s activity, even when unseen. God works through events and people in our lives, especially during crises. Be open to God’s calling, which may lead to unexpected changes. God’s plan may involve stepping away from worldly success and embracing service. Follow God’s guidance. God will guide those who believe in Him and trust Him, even in the face of uncertainty. Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things through faith. Consider serving and getting involved in a small group for support and spiritual growth. 🔍 Summary Introduction The speaker shares their personal journey from atheism to faith, emphasizing the importance of community and recognizing God’s work even when it’s not immediately apparent. He highlights his transformation from a successful engineer to a pastor, illustrating how God’s calling can lead to unexpected changes and the value of trusting in His plan.
Early Life and Atheism The speaker discusses his early life and career, noting that from age 15 to 40, he was a committed atheist. He details his early job experiences and his drive for success, explaining that he felt isolated despite his achievements. He emphasizes that this period of his life lacked accountability and community.
Marriage Crisis and Shift The speaker shares how a marriage crisis led his wife to begin attending church, where she met supportive friends. He noticed positive changes in her. This prompted him to explore faith and form meaningful relationships with Christian men, ultimately leading him to embrace Christianity.
Finding Faith and Community The speaker recounts being baptized at Saddleback Church and the influence of his son’s question about God. He details a story about his son asking about God. He also speaks of his pastor suggesting he go to seminary, despite his engineering background. This suggestion prompted a period of wrestling with God’s calling.
The Calling to Ministry The speaker describes his internal conflict about leaving his engineering career for ministry, including the significant pay cut it would entail. After hearing a relevant verse during a meeting, and with his wife’s support, he decided to step into vocational ministry. He emphasizes the importance of listening to God’s call and trusting in His plan.
Serving and Encouragement The speaker encourages listeners to consider serving and getting involved in community. He suggests that even if they aren’t called to vocational ministry, being part of a small group and connecting with others can provide support and spiritual growth. The speaker urges those who feel distant from God to return and embrace His calling.
