Special Edition: Jessica's Journey of Surrender, Trust, and Transformation

What happens when God calls you out of your comfort zone—again and again? In this special solo episode, host Jessica Cabrera shares her powerful personal testimony, from her first encounter with God as a teenager to a lifetime of unexpected relocations and divine redirection.

Jessica opens up about how God called her to surrender, how He pursued her gently but persistently, and how trusting Him—even in confusion and resistance—led to a life she never could have planned on her own.

This episode is full of honest reflection, spiritual insight, and awe-inspiring moments of God’s orchestration. If you've ever wondered whether God is really speaking to you—or struggled to trust Him when His ways don't make sense—this episode is for you.

Listen now and be encouraged to courageously follow Him—because His way is better.

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1. The Personal Call to Faith

Jessica’s initial faith journey began at age 14 with a deep, unexplainable conviction to seek God.

Jeremiah 29:13 – "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

2. Surrendering Control to God

Jessica describes the internal tug-of-war as God called her to surrender her will.

Proverbs 3:5–6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths"

3. Hearing God’s Voice and Promptings

God communicates through the Spirit, people, Scripture, and circumstances.

John 10:27 – "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

4. Faith in Things Unseen and God’s Sovereign Orchestration

From Chile to Dallas, South Carolina, and back again, God’s hand is evident in every detail.

Romans 8:24-28 – "For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

5. Courage to Obey Without Full Understanding

Following God’s call even when it doesn’t make sense leads to joy, peace, and purpose.

Hebrews 11:1 – "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept God's offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life - relationship with God for eternity (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. Here's a message that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision.

The importance of a Biblical faith community:

All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through relationship and community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here.

To stay connected: Follow the show on Instagram @faithconversationspodcast and sign up for Jessica's Engage Faith communications https://www.jessicacabrera.org/sign-up for updates and inspiration.