Grandma Alderman shares scriptures related to righteousness and explains its significance. She emphasizes that righteousness comes from God and is essential for our spiritual well-being. The story of King Nebuchadnezzar in the Book of Daniel is used as an example of the consequences of not staying in alignment with God. The conversation highlights the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance and staying faithful to God. The breastplate of righteousness is described as a protection for our heart and mind, which is maintained through reading the Word and honoring God.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the Breastplate of Righteousness

02:05 The Importance of the Breastplate of Righteousness

03:35 The Story of King Nebuchadnezzar

14:08 Scriptures on Righteousness 15:00 The Breastplate of Integrity

15:20 Daniel's Warning and Counsel

16:28 Seeking Guidance from the Holy Spirit

17:00 Restoration and Redemption

18:23 Maintaining a Right Heart and Mind

Takeaways

The breastplate of righteousness represents our sense of right and wrong, which comes from God.

Even if we haven't accepted Jesus as our savior, we still have a sense of right and wrong.

Lack of righteousness can lead to downfall, but God offers restoration when we repent and turn to Him.

Maintaining a right heart and mind involves reading the Word of God daily.

Righteousness comes from God and is essential for our spiritual well-being.

Staying in alignment with God and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance is important.

The story of King Nebuchadnezzar serves as a warning about the consequences of not staying faithful to God.

The breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts and minds and is maintained through reading the Word and honoring God.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:48 The Power of Speaking and Singing in Tongues

03:11 Growing in Speaking in Tongues

06:04 Overcoming the Orphan Spirit through Sonship and Daughtership

08:21 Praying for the Fear of the Lord and Seeking Wisdom

12:12 The Benefits of Having a Prayer Language

12:43 Conclusion

Laura shares how the gift of speaking and singing in tongues has been a profound source of comfort, clarity, and connection with God during difficult times. She emphasizes that praying and singing in tongues is an act of faith that allows us to move beyond our thoughts and connect with the Spirit. Laura encourages listeners to embrace this gift to deepen their relationship with God and experience His perfect, unique worship through their voices. The speakers discuss the importance of recognizing one's identity as a child of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit. They emphasize that through the Holy Spirit, believers are not orphans but rather adopted sons and daughters of God. The speakers share personal experiences of overcoming feelings of disconnection or condemnation by relying on the Holy Spirit and the Biblical promises of sonship and heirship with Christ. They encourage growing in this truth through prayer, worship, and spending time with God. The speakers discuss the importance of seeking wisdom and developing a fear of the Lord, which they believe has been key to their spiritual growth and resilience. They emphasize the value of praying Scripture, surrendering to God's guidance, and relying on the Holy Spirit's direction, especially during difficult times. The speakers encourage listeners, especially teenagers, to embrace this approach, as it has been transformative in their lives.

Sound Bites

"Speaking in tongues is singing back to God the perfect worship and bringing peace into our home."

"Singing in tongues is a great way to grow in speaking in tongues."

"Praying in tongues is a reminder that I cannot operate as an orphan because I have the Holy Spirit."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 The Power of Speaking and Singing in Tongues

03:11 Growing in Speaking in Tongues

06:04 Overcoming the Orphan Spirit through Sonship and Daughtership

08:21 Praying for the Fear of the Lord and Seeking Wisdom

12:12 The Benefits of Having a Prayer Language

12:43 Conclusion