Show Notes
Are your daily actions drawing you closer to God—or further away? In this raw and heartfelt episode, Lauren shares a personal update about her health struggles, home renovation chaos, and the lessons God has been teaching her through it all. What started as a year of “pursuing” growth turned into a season of pruning, rest, and radical trust. Tune in to hear how stress, striving, and misplaced priorities collided with divine discipline—and how God used Scripture to realign her heart.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overextended, or unsure of what to chase next, this episode will remind you to pause and ask: What am I really pursuing?
Links From This Episode:
✨ Scripture Type – Bible verse artwork that inspired today’s episode
✨ Full show notes at anchoreddecisions.com/36
Bible Verses Mentioned:
📖 1 Timothy 6:6–12, 17–19
📖 Proverbs 3:5–12
📖 Psalm 34:14
📖 2 Timothy 2:22
Key Points:
🔑 The word “pursue” was Lauren’s word for the year—but God showed her it first requires fleeing the wrong things.
🔑 A year-long renovation and months of health issues forced Lauren into a slower pace, where God revealed what truly matters.
🔑 Scripture shows us that pursuit is active—it requires action, intention, and discipline.
🔑 When we seek godliness first, God provides what we need—even in uncertain seasons.
🔑 God sometimes uses discipline to realign our priorities—not to punish, but to guide us back into His care.
Your Action Step for the Week:
📝 During your quiet time, journal through these questions:
What do I need to flee from right now?
What is God asking me to pursue instead?
Are my actions leading me toward righteousness—or toward self and stress?
Let the Holy Spirit guide your next steps.
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