Oct. 3, 2025

Day 277 God’s Word is the Standard | Isaiah 8:19–20

Day 277 God’s Word is the Standard | Isaiah 8:19–20

Send us a text Happy Birthday to WFTD Producer.. Kimmy Shirley! Ever notice how the loudest voices show up when you’re most unsure—whispers, hunches, rituals, and hot takes promising instant clarity? We go straight to Isaiah 8:19–20 to ask a sharper question: not “How do I get answers fast?” but “Who do I trust first?” When life feels noisy, the reflex to consult trending guidance can feel harmless, even helpful. Yet Scripture makes a bold claim: God’s Word is the standard, and the Holy Spiri...

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Season 2

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Happy Birthday to WFTD Producer.. Kimmy Shirley!

Ever notice how the loudest voices show up when you’re most unsure—whispers, hunches, rituals, and hot takes promising instant clarity? We go straight to Isaiah 8:19–20 to ask a sharper question: not “How do I get answers fast?” but “Who do I trust first?” When life feels noisy, the reflex to consult trending guidance can feel harmless, even helpful. Yet Scripture makes a bold claim: God’s Word is the standard, and the Holy Spirit is the only true guide who can lead us without distortion or agenda.

We unpack why this isn’t about fear of the unknown; it’s about loyalty. Where you turn first tells the truth about your allegiance. Horoscopes, mediums, and inherited rituals offer control without surrender, but they cannot carry the weight of your future. By contrast, the Bible offers tested wisdom that holds in crisis and in calm. We talk through the practical shift of opening Scripture before the app, praying before polling, and letting God’s voice define the terms of every other input. This is not a rejection of wise counsel; it’s a reordering of sources so that every decision is filtered through what God has already said.

You’ll leave with a simple, courageous practice: make prayer and God’s Word your first stop, not your last resort. Ask better questions—What action aligns with God’s character? What step reflects faith, not superstition?—and watch your peace grow as your choices anchor to truth. If this helped realign your compass, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs clarity today, and leave a review to help more listeners find their footing in God’s guidance.

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Chapters

00:31 - Welcome And Weekend Hand-off

00:56 - Theme And Scripture Setup

01:11 - Isaiah’s Warning Against Mediums

01:29 - Loyalty, Trust, And True Guidance

02:10 - Prayer And Personal Commitment

02:30 - Closing Credits And Contact

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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And now, weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 277.

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God's Word is the standard.

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We'll be in Isaiah chapter 8, verses 19 through 20 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, it's Saturday, and let's pause and get our hearts aligned with God's Word.

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Someone may say to you, let's ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead.

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With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.

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But shouldn't people ask God for guidance?

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Should the living seek guidance from the dead?

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Look to God's instructions and teachings.

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In a world obsessed with the supernatural, people are looking everywhere for guidance, except God.

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Scripture tells us that when we need answers, we go straight to Him.

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Not mediums, not horoscopes, and definitely not rituals or dead traditions.

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This isn't about fear, it's about loyalty.

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Who you go to for guidance reveals who you trust.

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God's word is the only standard we can rely on, and his spirit is the only one who can truly lead us.

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Now ask yourself, where do I turn first when I need direction?

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Commit today to make God's word and prayer your first stop, not your last resort.

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Now let's pray.

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Lord, forgive me for the times I've looked to other sources for guidance instead of you.

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Help me trust your word as the only true standard for my life.

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Amen.

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Now I'll see you tomorrow as we go deeper in the truth together.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsets.com slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget, he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.