16. When God Meets You by the Water: Noreen Westfall’s Story of Faith and Trust

Noreen Westfall shares how a lakeside prayer sparked a lifetime of spiritual transformation. Through personal loss, trust struggles, and unexpected peace, she reveals how God meets us in our pain and grows us in His presence. She describes her Catholic upbringing, involvement with Young Life, and a transformative experience feeling God's presence while praying by the water, leading to her eventual rebaptism. Noreen shares a pivotal moment when her husband had a stroke, emphasizing her trust in God's sovereignty. She advises believers to prioritize their relationship with God and encourages non-believers to seek Him. Noreen highlights the importance of focusing on God's attributes and the significance of salvation as healing.

EXPLORE TOPICS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE IN THE BIBLE:

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.

Romans 5:3-5 – Suffering produces endurance, character, and hope.

Isaiah 26:3 – You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you.

New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John.

Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica's Engage Faith Column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Visit https://www.jessicacabrera.org/column/what-is-the-message-of-the-gospel to read the message of God's good news for mankind and to find a sample prayer that you can pray today. 

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 community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here. We are not designed to be alone; we’re designed for a community of faith. 

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