Episode #2
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Move of God 2
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING PART 2 — SOMETHING IS CHANGING! When Expectation Changes You EPISODE DESCRIPTION What happens when you realize you're expecting something from God? You change. In Part 2 of “What to Expect When You're Expecting,” Minister Joanne Williams explores the connection between the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and the spiritual transformation that happens when God is developing something within us. Pregnancy changes your body, appetite, priorities, emotions, and sometimes even your relationships. In the same way, when God begins developing a promise, purpose, calling, or assignment in you, you may not be able to remain the same. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why expectation can produce transformation How physical changes during pregnancy mirror spiritual changes Why your spiritual appetite may begin to change How God can change your priorities Why some relationships may not fit your next season Managing emotions while walking by faith The difference between having emotions and being controlled by them What Mary's response to God's assignment teaches us about surrender Why we shouldn't mistake development for delay How the fruit of the Spirit develops over time Why God may be preparing the person before revealing the promise How to recognize what God is changing in you while you wait KEY SCRIPTURES Romans 12:2 — Transformation through the renewing of your mind 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Becoming a new creation in Christ Galatians 5:22–23 — The fruit of the Spirit Philippians 1:6 — Confidence that God will complete the work He has begun Luke 1:38 — Mary's response of surrender to God's Word THE BIG IDEA What you're carrying will eventually affect how you're living. When God is developing something in you, the evidence eventually begins to show up in your choices, priorities, relationships, appetite, behavior, and faith. You may not see the promise yet, but don't assume nothing is happening. Development is still progress. REFLECTION QUESTION “What is God changing in you while you're waiting for Him to change your situation?” Don't just look at what's happening around you. Take a moment to look at what's happening within you. TAKEAWAY Pregnancy changes you because you're carrying something. Spiritually, expectation can change you because you're carrying a promise, purpose, calling, dream, or God-given assignment. You may have questions. You may have fears. You may feel excited one day and uncertain the next. But keep walking. Keep praying. Keep studying your Bible. Keep worshiping. Keep trusting. God isn't finished with you. There is still development taking place. There is still growth taking place. There is still transformation taking place. FINAL THOUGHT Sometimes the greatest evidence that God is answering your prayer is the person you're becoming while you're waiting for the answer. LISTEN • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who is in a waiting season and needs to be reminded that God may be doing something in them while they are waiting for Him to do something for them. Subscribe to The Art of Successful Living Podcast and join Minister Joanne Williams for the next episode of “What to Expect When You're Expecting.”
