On Shifting the Center of Gravity in Your Life

May 04, 2026 00:21:47
On Shifting the Center of Gravity in Your Life
The Wake-Up Call
On Shifting the Center of Gravity in Your Life

May 04 2026 | 00:21:47

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We grieve the Holy Spirit when we deny the power of God in our everyday lives.

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P. S. ❗️Would you pray about sponsoring a day of the Wake-Up Call? For a couple of weeks every spring, we open up the opportunity to our sowers to help underwrite/sponsor a day (or more) on the Wake-Up Call. As you know, we give the Wake-Up Call away. As you might imagine, it is a costly gift. The underwriting/sponsorship opportunity is another way we share in this work as a community of sowers. So here's my ask—just prayerfully consider the invitation. No pressure whatsoever. https://seedbed.com/springsowing/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you ready to break free from the gravitational pull of old habits and step into the extraordinary possibilities God has for you? This episode of Seedbed Inc's "Wake Up Call" will challenge and encourage you to shift the very center of gravity in your life. Host John David Walt kicks off this Monday morning episode with humor and inspiration, reflecting on themes that intertwine faith, community, and transformation. In honor of May the Fourth (and a shoutout to Chris Tomlin), John David Walt draws us into the heart of Ephesians—exploring what it means to move from being anchored by the “gravity” of sin to being lifted by the “gravity” of grace through the Holy Spirit. In this episode, you'll discover: How the Gospel is not just about being saved from sin’s penalty, but also about being empowered to live a life where sin no longer has the final word The crucial role of community—why you can’t shift your center of gravity alone, and how “banding together” unlocks the potential of the Spirit in everyday life Riveting analogies and personal stories that bring Scripture to life, including reflections on resurrection, hope after loss, and the meaning of living “pulled up” by the kingdom of heaven Plus, special guest David Walt, a cherished contributor and father, joins for a heartfelt song and adds generational wisdom—and a touch of fun with a Seedbed hat moment and a message about giving back to the community that sustains this ministry. Don’t miss the episode’s practical journal prompts and the invitation to reframe your perspective on what’s truly possible through God’s love. Subscribe for more thought-provoking and hope-filled conversations like this—wake up to the adventure of following Jesus every day! CHAPTERS: 00:00 May the Fourth and Chris Tomlin’s Birthday Recognition 02:12 Powerful Opening Prayer and Reflection 03:34 Sin’s Gravity vs. God’s Grace Explained 06:28 How We Grieve the Holy Spirit 07:51 Asking: What Have We Been Saved For? 09:24 Shifting the Center of Gravity Through Fellowship 13:43 Gravity of Earth Versus Gravity of Heaven Analogy 15:35 “We’re Walking Each Other Home”—Words of Encouragement 16:45 Singing “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” Live 20:27 Wake Up Call: Invitation to Sponsor and Support 👉 Join us for Unpuzzled ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/unpuzzled-wuc/ And on May 25 we begin All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

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