11 | I'm Stuck. I'm Tired. Yet, I'm Abiding.

This summer didn’t go the way I hoped.

In the lavender field, I faced loss and exhaustion—aching joints, dying plants, slow progress, and disappointment in events that didn’t flourish like years before. Personally, I’ve been carrying emotional weight that left me questioning: “What am I doing? And why?”

Maybe you’ve had a season like that—where things felt stuck, slow, and unclear. In this episode, I’m inviting you to sit with me in that stillness. I’ll share honestly about what’s been hard… and how I’m learning that even here—when I feel tired, stuck, and worn—abiding with Jesus may be the most powerful thing I can do.

Whether you’re moving forward or sitting still, you are not alone in this space.

In This Episode:

• A personal update from the lavender field (and what broke my heart this year)

• The quiet invitation of John 15 and what it really means to abide

• A gentle reframe for when progress feels impossible

• Why staying “stuck” with Jesus might be holy, not hopeless

 Pause on Purpose:

After the opening, I’ll guide you through a short moment of stillness to breathe, reflect, and rest in God's presence.

 Free Download:

Grab the Reflection Guide to help you process your own “stuck” places, journal with Jesus, and remember that abiding isn’t passive—it’s powerful.

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The Abide Collection:

If you need a physical reminder to slow down and abide, our Abide Collection—featuring lavender candles, massage oil, bath soak, and more—might be the gentle invitation you need. Explore the full collection at saltandlightbox.com. You might even bless a friend who’s feeling stuck, too.

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