The Power of Psalm 118:24 and Overcoming Life's Giants artwork
The Jaime Luce Podcast

The Power of Psalm 118:24 and Overcoming Life's Giants

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  • 56:33
  • April 9th 2024

When the ground beneath me trembled and my world seemed to crumble, it was a single verse, Psalm 118:24, that became my battle cry. Join me as we journey through the tempests of life, anchoring ourselves in faith that can move mountains. In today's episode, we delve into the resilience of the human spirit as I share how recognizing the Lord's hand in every moment can transform both our trials into triumphs and our despair into joy. We're not alone in our battles; like Peter, after Jesus' resurrection, we are reminded to stay alert to God's presence in every situation, turning our giants into testimonies of His might.

As we proclaim, "This is the day the Lord has made," let's rally together in the knowledge that each day is woven by the divine. I'm here to remind you that the faith of our biblical heroes is the same faith pulsing within us, ready to manifest miracles in our midst. This episode is a testament to God's unwavering sovereign power and a celebration of life's bigger picture, including the promise of life beyond death and the joy of eternal communion with Him. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural wisdom, we're reassured that the Lord's good work in us will see its glorious completion.

We draw lessons from David's victorious encounters with the Philistines, understanding that our true stronghold is found in God. We discuss the duality of strongholds, both as places of refuge and patterns of thought, and how aligning with divine guidance brings about miraculous provision and victory. Whether it's weathering economic uncertainty or personal struggle, the episode underscores the power of attentive obedience and trust in God's plan.

Where to dive in:

(0:00:00) - Building Faith in Adversity

God's limitless power, recognizing His presence, and the power of perspective and faith during waiting periods.

(0:09:21) - This Is the Day

Faith in God's sovereignty and purpose, rejoicing in each day, and the promise of eternal life.

(0:24:09) - Running to the Stronghold

David's encounter with the Philistines teaches about spiritual strongholds, seeking refuge, inquiring of the Lord, and recognizing God as the "Lord of the Breakthrough.

(0:39:07) - Guide to Miraculous Provision and Victory

Faith and reliance on God during economic uncertainty, emphasizing attentive obedience to His instructions for overcoming adversity and achieving success.

(0:54:07) - Faith in God for Victory

Patience, faith, and divine guidance lead to spiritual victory and praise. Building a strong foundation and seeking refuge in God. Prayer and audience engagement.

About your host: Jaime Luce’ testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn’t see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God’s way is always the blessed way!

Free chapter of Jaime’s new book: You Don’t Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/

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The Jaime Luce Podcast

Through teaching, discussions, and interviews, The Jaime Luce podcast offers strength and life-giving principles from Scripture for living a Spirit-empowered Christian life of victory. You don’t have to settle for whatever life, the enemy or your past has handed you. By faith in Jesus and in His name, you can be healed, delivered, restored, and made completely new. And by the power of the Holy Spirit, you can take back everything the enemy has stolen from you and claim every promise God has for you instead. What are you waiting for?



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Jaime Luce
Host & Author

    Jaime Luce is a best settling author, blogger and teacher. Her goal in every mode of ministry has been to empower others to discover the truth of who they are, while also equipping them to tap into God’s blessings.

    Jaime attended The Kings University in Southlake Texas, with studies in Biblical and Theological studies.

    Having grown up in a family who valued Christian Scripture and prayer, Jaime’s faith in a real and personal God, is the foundation for all her communications. It remains her great joy to share and empower others with life-changing Bible truths.

    With surprising and miraculous true-life stories, Jaime shares one of life’s most powerful revelations in her upcoming book co-authored with her mother, Judy Mercer, titles, You Don’t Need Money; You Just Need God.

    Jaime and her husband own two companies in Yorba Linda, California, where they work alongside health care providers to meet the needs of their patients in the detection and prevention of Cancer.

    Jaime resides in Newport Beach, California with her husband of 27 years, Joel. She considers her husband to be her greatest gift from God. The lasting and impactful lessons she has learned during their marriage served as the inspiration for her contribution to the book, Success, with author Jack Canfield.

    Jaime believes her treasures in this life are their four adult children, their spouses and the adored grandchildren. Her favorite past time is spoiling them whenever possible.