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The Power of Rest, Transparency, and Speaking Life

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+website www.bishinthenow.com

+Youtube – BishInTheNow

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking

Join us in person each Sunday at 195 Arizona Ave NE w1, Atlanta, GA 30307

Watch the video on Facebook: Here

Watch the video on Youtube : Here

Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow

Notes Below Created by AI Based Off Of The Transcript Of The Video.

In the latest Metron Live, Jim Swilley takes us on a transformative journey, exploring the power of rest, vulnerability, and the creative force of our words.

Discovering Your Metron

Metron, a Greek word meaning “sphere of influence,” serves as a reminder that each of us has a unique space to thrive. Jim encourages us to live our best life by embracing who we truly are.

The Affirmation of Wholeness

He leads a series of affirmations, declaring:
✔ I am blessed. I am a blessing.
✔ I am whole. I am wellness.
✔ I am peace. I am serenity.
Speaking these truths over our lives shifts our mindset, helping us step into alignment with the life we desire.

Laboring to Enter Rest

Drawing from Hebrews 4, Jim unpacks the paradox: rest requires effort. He explains that finding peace and flow in life doesn’t happen automatically—it requires conscious intention, self-work, and surrender.

Transparency and Freedom

Hebrews 4:12 describes how the Word of God exposes our innermost self, not to shame us but to set us free. Jim emphasizes:
💡 God already knows you—your strengths, struggles, and secrets—and He loves you as you are.
💡 The truth makes you free, and the more we embrace it, the bolder we become.

The Role of Goodness and Mercy

Jim beautifully describes how goodness and mercy follow us, acting as a divine “fixer” that cleans up our past mistakes and helps us move forward. Instead of living in fear, regret, or judgment, we are invited to walk confidently, knowing that grace covers us.

Manifesting the Kingdom

Instead of waiting for heaven, Jim calls us to bring heaven to earth by speaking life into our circumstances. He reminds us:
🔹 Our words shape our reality.
🔹 Our mindset determines our experience.
🔹 Love, grace, and empathy are the essence of true spirituality.

As Jim wraps up, he encourages us to step into boldness, transparency, and rest, knowing that our best days are still ahead.

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+website www.bishinthenow.com

+Youtube – BishInTheNow

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking

Join us in person each Sunday at 195 Arizona Ave NE w1, Atlanta, GA 30307

Watch the video on Facebook: Here

Watch the video on Youtube : Here

Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow

Notes Below Created by AI Based Off Of The Transcript Of The Video.

In the latest Metron Live, Jim Swilley takes us on a transformative journey, exploring the power of rest, vulnerability, and the creative force of our words.

Discovering Your Metron

Metron, a Greek word meaning “sphere of influence,” serves as a reminder that each of us has a unique space to thrive. Jim encourages us to live our best life by embracing who we truly are.

The Affirmation of Wholeness

He leads a series of affirmations, declaring:
✔ I am blessed. I am a blessing.
✔ I am whole. I am wellness.
✔ I am peace. I am serenity.
Speaking these truths over our lives shifts our mindset, helping us step into alignment with the life we desire.

Laboring to Enter Rest

Drawing from Hebrews 4, Jim unpacks the paradox: rest requires effort. He explains that finding peace and flow in life doesn’t happen automatically—it requires conscious intention, self-work, and surrender.

Transparency and Freedom

Hebrews 4:12 describes how the Word of God exposes our innermost self, not to shame us but to set us free. Jim emphasizes:
💡 God already knows you—your strengths, struggles, and secrets—and He loves you as you are.
💡 The truth makes you free, and the more we embrace it, the bolder we become.

The Role of Goodness and Mercy

Jim beautifully describes how goodness and mercy follow us, acting as a divine “fixer” that cleans up our past mistakes and helps us move forward. Instead of living in fear, regret, or judgment, we are invited to walk confidently, knowing that grace covers us.

Manifesting the Kingdom

Instead of waiting for heaven, Jim calls us to bring heaven to earth by speaking life into our circumstances. He reminds us:
🔹 Our words shape our reality.
🔹 Our mindset determines our experience.
🔹 Love, grace, and empathy are the essence of true spirituality.

As Jim wraps up, he encourages us to step into boldness, transparency, and rest, knowing that our best days are still ahead.

  continue reading

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