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February 17, 2011

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There may be a number of reasons why you decided t

There may be a number of reasons why you decided this is the year to take control of your health, but here you are. I know it’s frustrating as you go 1 step forward and 4 steps back but as somebody who has worked with people for years regarding health, mind, and soul change I just want to remind you that it’s not a linear journey. You will doubt yourself. You will want to quit. You will have bursts of motivation. You’ll be proud of yourself. You’ll cry.

I want to normalize this whole process and tell you not to give up. Every day that you decide to make the smallest choice for your health is a day in the right direction. Your setbacks are just information for you. When you come upon them-don’t overlook them. Pray over what they may be telling you about yourself deep within. Then get your game face on and get back at it. I am proud of you for wanting something better for yourself and family, then going after it! Cheering you on! 👊🏻🙏🏻🤍

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; pr

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” - Oswald Chambers

Jesus does not tire from hearing from us. We are the ones who tire easily. Don’t stop praying! 🤍

The most important work we do in our lives is cult

The most important work we do in our lives is cultivating an intimate, focused walk with Jesus. It’s there where we find our identity, our love for making disciples, the wisdom and discernment for tough issues, and the peace that guides us along still waters. I feel the distraction of this age- primarily technology- is giving us a false sense of security and as we gather loads of info yet sit with an incessant ache of carrying the burden of it all.

Tech is great but it may be sabotaging our greatest work. While trying to “stay on top of things” we are actually sinking. If you feel the weight (and I know you do because I’ve talked to 3 people this week about this) then consider some boundaries around your habits and add in some spiritual disciplines to fill those places…namely a practice of solitude and silence! Let’s continue the holy work of getting to the bottom of everything deep within.

(Quote from recent podcast with @careynieuwhof which you should most definitely listen to!)

My girlfriends and I were sharing this week how an

My girlfriends and I were sharing this week how anxiety has had an increased presence in our lives. Not only are we in the back to school swing which in itself can produce more, but we are in the middle of a marathon that I dare say, none of us have lived in. The newsfeed every day throws info to us as we are expected to be immunologists, doctors, politicians, policymakers and oh did I mention that you still are looking for a new job, your kid is struggling, you and your spouse are not connecting, and a loved one just got a terrible medical diagnosis?

It’s all too much.

My main work in the last 10 years in life has been to help people connect what’s going on externally in their bodies with what could be happening internally. It’s a complex process, as we engage our minds, spirit, and souls and there are many layers to it all. But I will tell you this- our bodies tell us stories. Our bodies are not detached from everything else we are working through. And so we must pay attention to what it’s saying.

I love this quote from @petescazzero and @ehdiscipleship . Our bodies forthtell and tell the truth. It’s up to us to stop, notice and GENTLY and LOVINGLY bring us back into the rhythm of Jesus.

It requires us to slow down. Simplify. Walk away. It requires us to each understand our own unique capacity for info, stress and rest. It requires us to always fill up, multiple times a day, with life and presence with God.

I’ve included a checklist from @ehdiscipleship and maybe one of the most loving things you can do this weekend for yourself and others is to take 30 min and journal through it. End with a walk outside either by yourself or with a loved one.

It’s true- greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4) It’s a promise we can claim and a prayer to calm our days! Much love to you my friends! We are in this together. 🤍

We each have something in our life that God is ask

We each have something in our life that God is asking us to step out in obedience and faith. Many times we stop, paralyzed because we only see it playing out how our finite human minds can imagine. What we forget is there is a God bigger and more loving than we could ever wrap our minds around, so if He calls us to something, it’s in our best interest to follow. You likely know what the thing is God is calling you toward. Maybe the best thing you can do this Monday is to take a chance on God. Your courage is waiting for you.

(Ps I would highly recommend you watch Jill’s testimony and talk from the @ifgathering 2017. You can find it on YouTube or IF:TV)

Whatever troubles your soul this evening, I want y

Whatever troubles your soul this evening, I want you to know that God is already there. He’s already in the places you are fearful about. He’s in the middle of your mess. He’s in your unknown. Sure- there may be some hard twists and turns you’ve gotta deal with in this journey, but you are never alone! I want you to know tonight, that He loves you so much and desires to talk with you! Don’t shut Him off now.
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It’s a message that we all need to hear so if you find yourself constantly needing this simple reminder, take heart. It’s God’s beautiful way of letting you know that this life isn’t meant to be lived without Him at the center of your being.

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews‬ ‭10:23‬

“You can still say yes to the friendship while s

“You can still say yes to the friendship while saying no to a friend.” 👈🏻 If that statement makes you cringe this book is for you! Finally getting a chance to share with you my friend @karenehman ‘s newest book , “When making others happy is making you miserable”. 🥴

Most women I work with struggle with people pleasing in some aspect or another. There are many reasons to this (which Karen details) so what a great resource for them! Karen is one of my favorite authors because when you read her stuff, it is very relatable and funny and of course oozes with faith and her walk with Jesus. 🤍

Many of us are getting ready to set into motion new schedules for the fall so there couldn’t be a better time to figure out if you are saying yes to something because it’s what God has for you or because you are afraid of saying no to someone else. This book will help clarify!!

You know the drill - hop over to Amazon or wherever you purchase your books & grab one for you and your favorite people-pleasing friend. (And because this is Instagram I am including some pictures with her. You can guess which one Karen would’ve wished she would have said no! 😂) #justsaynotopushups

The dream, career, relationship, child, house....w

The dream, career, relationship, child, house....whatever it is that you think about upon waking and going to sleep--- that, many times, is the thing God is asking us to trust Him most with. It's often the thing that we hold with a tight-grip. The irony is, in our attempt to protect and keep it close to us, we find less peace and more confusion. It's only when we place it in the right hands that we experience true freedom.
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Whatever you are clinging onto this morning, be very intentional about handing that over to God. This isn't a one-time event either. Every morning-- perhaps every hour---when you feel the need to clutch it close, ask God to give you the desire to release it to Him and trust that He can do better with it than you ever would. #trust #releasethegrip #heknowsbetter #surrender

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