Manifesting A Fruitful Life: Season 3 Episode 16

Manifesting a Fruitful Life

In this episode of A Word for Your Soul, we dive into the power of replacing old habits with those that align with God’s will, allowing us to produce the good fruit He desires (Matthew 12:33). Inspired by Shameless Maya’s testimony, we explore the importance of surrender and making a covenant with God rather than striving in our own strength (Deuteronomy 29:9). No matter how far we’ve strayed, God restores us when we turn back to Him (Deuteronomy 30:2-3). Learn how confession, delighting in God’s presence, and committing everything to Him can lead to transformation.  

Mentioned In Show 

Shameless Maya:  “ New Mom, Broke and Struggling: Here’s How I Got Out of My Hole | A Message for Mothers.” 

YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/5qDd-5v-MHk?si=7vmTFPPm9zcxTU7S

Scriptures Covered in This Episode 

• Matthew 12:33 (NLT)

“ A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad."_

• Deuteronomy 29:9 (NLT)*l

   "Therefore, obey the terms of this covenant so that you will prosper in everything you do."_

• Psalms 37:4 (NLT)

"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires."

• 2 Peter 1:3 (NLT)

“ By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence."

• Jeremiah 7:23 (NLT)

This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’"

• Jeremiah 7:24 (NLT)

"But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward."_

• Deuteronomy 30:2-3 (NLT)

   "If at that time you and your children return to the Lord your God, and if you obey with all your heart and all your soul all the commands I have given you today, then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes. He will have mercy on you and gather you back from all the nations where he has scattered you."_

• Psalms 37:5 (NLT)

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you."

Key Themes & Insights 

Replacing Old Habits with Good Fruit

  - Moving beyond resolutions to intentionally replace unfavorable habits with those that align with God’s will.  

  - Matthew 12:33 – Understanding that our lives produce fruit (results) based on the choices we make.  

The Power of Surrender & Covenant with God

- Inspired by Shameless Maya’s testimony of financial surrender and God’s provision.  

  - Moving beyond goal-setting to making a **covenant**—a binding promise to partner with God in transformation.  

  - Deuteronomy 29:9 – Obeying God’s covenant 

leads to prosperity in all we do.  

Walking in God’s Counsel vs. Our Own Way

  - Jeremiah 7:23-24 – Obedience leads forward, disobedience leads backward.  

  - Deuteronomy 30:2-3 – No matter how far we’ve strayed, God restores us when we turn back to Him.  

How to Align with God’s Plan for a Fruitful Life

  1. **Confess & Repent** – Acknowledge where we’ve fallen short and ask for forgiveness.  

  2. **Delight in God’s Presence** – Spend time with Him so He purifies the desires of our hearts (Psalms 37:4).  

  3. **Commit Everything to God** – Trust Him with our plans and allow Him to guide our steps (Psalms 37:5).  

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