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I’m Raymond Smith — Bible teacher, author, and disciple-maker. I built Disciple Blueprint for believers who want more than Sunday morning.
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Helping everyday believers grow in faith and live like Jesus. Join Raymond—Bible teacher, author, and disciple-maker—for short, powerful episodes on spiritual growth, prayer, leadership, grief, and bold faith. Whether you’re new to the journey or growing deeper, this podcast equips you to become a fully devoted follower of Christ. Learn more at DiscipleBlueprint.com
Most Christians would say God is directing their lives. But there's another question worth asking: Do we actually seek God's direction, or do we make our own plans and then ask Him to bless them?
There's a significant difference between wanting God's help and surrendering to God's leadership.
In this episode of the Disciple Blueprint Podcast, we explore what it means to trust God when we cannot see the entire road ahead. God's direction doesn't guarantee an easy life, and Scripture never promises that obedience will eliminate difficulty. It does promise that the God leading us sees what we cannot see and knows what we cannot know.
Following Christ means more than inviting God along for the ride. It means letting Him choose the direction.
In this episode:
The difference between God's help and God's leadership
What Proverbs 3:5–6 teaches about trust
Why trusting God doesn't mean refusing to think
Why difficulty doesn't necessarily mean you're outside God's will
How Scripture helps us discern God's direction
Four questions to ask before making an important decision
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:2; James 1:5
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