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Seekers with Dr. Violet T. Adams

Seekers with Dr. Violet T. Adams

por Dr. Violet T. Adams

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FINDING PEACE DURING UNCERTAINTY Scripture: John 14:25–27; John 16:31–33; Psalm 46:1–10

Guiding Question How can courage help us live in peace as we wait on God in a world filled with uncertainty? Lesson Focus Uncertainty can make us anxious because we want answers before God is ready to reveal them. Jesus reminds us that peace does not depend on knowing what will happen next. Courage allows us to keep trusting Him even when life feels unsettled. As we wait, we learn to be still before God and believe that His presence is enough to carry us through what we cannot control. I have three points for today’s lesson: 1. Receive the Peace Christ Gives — John 14:25–27 Jesus gives us a lasting peace that does not depend on our circumstances being settled. 2. Find Courage in the Middle of Trouble — John 16:31–33 Because Christ has overcome the world, we can keep moving forward even when difficulty remains. 3. Be Still While You Wait on God — Psalm 46:1–10 Stillness teaches us to release what we cannot control and trust God while we wait. As I unpack today’s scripture, ask yourself this question: How can courage help me live in peace as I wait on God when my life is so uncertain? This lesson is brought to you by VT Adams Speaks—a progressive teaching series that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus, using scripture and mental health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose. Jesus knew His disciples were facing uncertainty too. Before their circumstances changed, He gave them something they would need to carry with them: His peace.

Caring for Your Mind and Heart

Guiding Question How can we care for our minds and hearts so that worry, unhealthy thoughts, and emotional pressure do not prevent us from living the life God has called us to live? Lesson Focus God calls us to guard our emotional and spiritual well-being by trusting Him with our thoughts and emotions. Caring for ourselves does not mean ignoring our responsibilities. It means recognizing what is happening within us. We can bring our concerns honestly before God. We can also become intentional about what shapes our thinking. God’s peace and wisdom can guide us through pressures we cannot control. I have three points to make for today’s lesson: 1. Rejoice Instead of Worry Philippians 4:4–7 Prayer gives us a healthy place to release the concerns we cannot control. 2. Think About What Builds You Philippians 4:8–9 We must become intentional about the thoughts and influences we allow to remain in our minds. 3. Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20–27 Guarding our hearts requires us to pay attention to what is directing our lives. As we unpack today’s Scripture, I want you to consider: What thoughts or emotions do I need to place in God’s hands so that I can care for my mind and heart more faithfully? This lesson is brought to you by V.T. Adams Speaks, a progressive teaching series that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus, using Scripture and mental health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose. Paul begins by showing us how to respond when worry threatens our peace.

Embracing Healthy Transitions

Guided Question How can we trust God enough to release what has ended so we can embrace what He is beginning in our lives? Lesson Focus We cannot move forward while continuing to measure our new season by the one that ended. Healthy transitions require us to release the past and trust that God is still working even when the next step is not yet clear. Labor Day reminds us that our work has seasons, but our identity remains rooted in Christ rather than in our positions or accomplishments. An ending does not mean that our purpose has expired; it may be the place where God begins something new. Today, I have three points to make. 1. Release the Past Scripture: Philippians 3:12–14 Paul teaches us to stop allowing what is behind us to prevent us from pursuing what God has placed ahead of us. 2. Rely on the Promise Scripture: Philippians 1:3–6 We can enter the next season with confidence because God remains committed to completing the good work He began in us. 3. Receive the New Scripture: Isaiah 43:18–21 God calls us to recognize and receive the new path He is creating even when it does not resemble what we expected. While I unpack today’s lesson, I want you to consider: How can I trust God enough to release what has ended so I can embrace what He is beginning in my life? Today’s lesson is brought to you by V.T. Adams Speaks, a progressive Christian ministry that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus and uses Scripture and mental health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose. So, let’s begin today’s lesson by examining why every healthy transition must begin with releasing the past.

You Want the Calf, but You Already Have the Farm

Guiding Question How do we recognize the greater blessings God has already given us when our attention is fixed on the one thing we believe we are missing? Lesson Focus Sometimes what we desire is legitimate, deeply personal, and painful to live without. But when all of our attention becomes fixed on that one unmet need, we can overlook the many ways God has already provided love, respect, affirmation, opportunity, provision, and purpose through other people and places in our lives. I Have Three Points to Make for Today’s Lesson Point One — Recognize What You Left Luke 15:17–20 Clear vision begins when we recognize where we are, what has been lost, and what God may be calling us to return to or leave behind. Point Two — Release What They Received Luke 15:25–28 We cannot fully appreciate what God has given us while measuring our lives against what someone else has received. Point Three — Remember What You Already Have Luke 15:29–31 Sometimes the thing we are longing for is only one expression of something much greater that God has already placed in our lives.

Endurance Through Trials

Related Scripture Romans 5:1–5 (KJV) Romans 8:18, 28–30 (KJV) Lamentations 3:22–26 (KJV)

Strength for the Long Road

Hebrews 10:23–25 Hebrews 3:12–14 Psalm 84:5–7 Guiding Question How do we keep trusting God when our journey is longer and harder than we expected? Lesson Focus Many of us have experienced seasons when life did not unfold according to our plans. We prayed for an answer, but the answer seemed delayed. We worked toward a goal, but the goal appeared farther away with every setback. We continued serving faithfully, yet we quietly wondered whether our efforts were making any difference. Long seasons of waiting can affect us spiritually and emotionally. They can leave us discouraged. They can increase our anxiety. They may even cause us to question whether God still sees us or whether tomorrow will be any different from today. The good news is that God understands those moments. Today’s scriptures remind us that He strengthens His people for the long journey. He teaches us to hold firmly to hope because He remains faithful. He places people around us who help us endure. He also provides the strength we need for each step, even when we cannot see the entire road ahead. God does not always remove the difficult road. Sometimes He strengthens us while we are walking through it. I Have Three Points to Make Today Hope That Holds — Hebrews 10:23–25 When the journey becomes long, God calls us to remain confident in His promises because the One who made those promises is faithful. Encouragement That Endures — Hebrews 3:12–14 God strengthens us through faithful relationships that remind us we are not meant to carry life’s burdens alone. Strength That Sustains — Psalm 84:5–7 True endurance comes from depending on God, who renews our strength as we continue moving through every difficult season. As I unpack today’s scripture, I want you to ask yourself: “How do I keep trusting God when my journey is longer and harder than I expected?” This lesson was brought to you by VT Adams Speaks—a progressive teaching series that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus, using Scripture and mental health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose. David and Elena did not know how their story would end. They only knew that each day required another decision. Would they continue trusting God, or would they allow disappointment to convince them that the journey was over? That is where our first scripture meets us today. Before we can endure the long road, we must learn how to hold on to hope.

Walking Humbly with God

Today’s guiding question is: How can we develop a heart that humbly follows God’s direction? Walking humbly with God begins when we surrender our hearts to His will. As we learn to think like Christ, our lives begin to reflect His character. When we trust God’s direction, we grow into the people He has called us to become. Today, I have three points to make. First, Choose Humility Philippians 2:1–5 A humble heart begins by choosing the mindset of Christ over selfish ambition. Second, Live Honorably Philippians 2:12–16 We follow God’s direction by living in a way that reflects His light. Third, Follow Faithfully Proverbs 3:5–6 We develop a humble heart by trusting God’s wisdom more than our own understanding. As I unpack today’s lesson, I want you to consider this question: How can I develop a heart that humbly follows God’s direction?

Love Them Too: Luke 6:27–36; Proverbs 25:21–22

Guiding Question How can we love someone who has deeply hurt us without ignoring the wrong they have done? Lesson Focus Followers of Christ demonstrate God's love by extending grace even to those who oppose them. Loving our enemies may be one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave. It doesn't mean pretending the pain never happened. It doesn't mean ignoring justice or removing healthy boundaries. It means choosing to respond as Christ responded. Instead of allowing hatred to shape our hearts, we allow God's love to transform them. When we do, we not only reflect the character of Christ, but we also begin experiencing the freedom that comes from releasing bitterness and trusting God with justice. I've got three points to make. Point One: Love Beyond the Hurt (Luke 6:27–31) Jesus teaches us that love is a decision to honor God even when our hearts have been wounded. Point Two: Bless Instead of Curse (Luke 6:32–36) Jesus calls us to replace retaliation with mercy because our response should reflect God's character rather than another person's behavior. Point Three: Overcome Evil with Good (Proverbs 25:21–22) God shows us that genuine goodness has the power to break the cycle of hatred and point people toward His grace.

Calling Beyond the Church Walls

Guiding Question How can my faith beyond the church walls help others see the heart of God? Lesson Focus Jesus never intended for our faith to remain inside the church. He calls us to live as a visible witness wherever we go. This lesson reminds us that true discipleship is shown through the way we treat people beyond the church walls. When our actions reflect the character of Christ, others have the opportunity to experience God's heart through us. I have three points to make for today's lesson. Shine with Purpose Matthew 5:13–16 Our faith should help others see God through the way we live. Show Good Fruit Matthew 7:15–20 Our faith is revealed by what grows from our hearts into our actions. Serve with Humility Micah 6:6–8 Our faith should lead us to do what God requires with compassion and humility. As I unpack today's lesson, ask yourself this question: How can my faith beyond the church walls help others see the heart of God? Today's lesson is brought to you by V. T. Adams Speaks, a progressive teaching ministry that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus, using scripture and mental-health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose. Elizabeth's story reminds us that church activity alone is not enough. God desires a faith that changes the way we live every day. As we examine today's scriptures, we'll discover that our greatest witness often happens after we leave the sanctuary. Let's begin with Point One: Shine with Purpose.

Faithfulness in the Everyday

Guiding Question How can I remain faithful in the little things God requires of me when it looks like I may not reach my purpose? Lesson Focus God often prepares us for greater opportunities through our faithfulness in everyday responsibilities. While we work toward our purpose, we must continue serving, growing, and honoring God in the tasks He places before us today. Success is not measured only by recognition or rewards but by consistent obedience and dedication. When we remain faithful over time, God can use our efforts in ways we never expected. This lesson teaches that purpose is built through daily faithfulness. Three Points I have three points to make today. Point 1: Work while you wait. Scripture: Colossians 3:17–24 Even when purpose feels far away, we honor God by faithfully doing today’s work with excellence. Point 2: Stay rooted while you’re being recruited. Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7 When distractions, doubt, or discouragement come, we keep growing in Christ so we do not lose focus on our purpose. Point 3: Don’t despise the small when God sees it all. Scripture: Zechariah 4:6–10 God uses small beginnings and steady obedience to build what He has planned for our lives. While I unpack today’s lesson, ask yourself: How can I remain faithful in the little things God requires of me when it looks like I may not reach my purpose? This lesson is brought to you by VT Adams Speaks—a progressive teaching series that centers Christianity on the way of Jesus, using scripture and mental health-informed principles to help believers grow deeper in understanding and stronger in purpose.

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