5 | Redeemed… but Still Carrying the Weight

Episode Summary:

What if redemption doesn’t mean the weight disappears overnight? What if we can be set free by Jesus… and still carry things He never asked us to hold?

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional and even physical weight I’ve carried for years — and how Jesus, in His tenderness, began lifting it in the quietest way. From uncovering old legalistic beliefs to hearing Him call me “His little fawn,” this episode is an invitation to let go of striving and come to the Living Water for rest.

If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel heavy even though you’re walking with Jesus… this one’s for you.

 

 In This Episode:

• A quiet confession about the weight I didn’t realize I was still carrying
• The hidden beliefs that keep us striving even when we know we’re redeemed
• The day Jesus called me “His little fawn” — and what that image stirred in my heart
• Scriptures that gently invite us to rest instead of perform
• A self-care practice that helps me respond physically to spiritual truths
• A short guided moment to lay your burdens down at Jesus’ feet

 

 Scripture References:

• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
• Psalm 42:1 – As a deer longs for streams of water
• John 7:37 – Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink
• Matthew 11:28–30 – Come to Me… and I will give you rest
• Psalm 55:22 – Cast your burden on the Lord

 

 Reflection Sheet:

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