Não Temerei - Parte 1

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Joyce Meyer discloses she was sexually abused by her father for 15 years and had more difficulty forgiving her mother.

Joyce Meyer opens the episode by stating that willpower alone cannot defeat fear; God's presence is necessary. She explains that fear is how Satan gains access to lives, while faith is how God gains access. Meyer clarifies that feeling fear and fearing are two different things, and Christians can feel fear without being controlled by it. She emphasizes that doing what is right even when it feels wrong leads to victory. Meyer shares a personal anecdote about trying to learn violin and humorously recalling how she "almost took a bomb in music." She discusses God choosing the weak and available, not the qualified. Meyer reveals she was sexually abused by her father for 15 years, with her mother aware but too afraid to intervene, which rooted her in fear. She describes shifting her mindset to expect good things daily. Meyer recounts hearing a teaching tape where God told her she would teach worldwide, but she had to wait 30 years. She started a Bible study with 12 people, unaware they attended only because she was their boss, leading to complaints and relocation. Meyer analyzes Mark 4:35-5:1, noting Jesus said "leaving the crowd behind," which she interprets as needing to distance from negative influences. She describes the storm that arose as Jesus and disciples crossed the sea, with Jesus sleeping while disciples feared. Meyer points out that even being with Jesus didn't eliminate their fear due to lack of faith. She concludes that God gives a spirit of power, not fear, and believers can choose thoughts and actions despite feelings.

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