How do you find freedom when you're trapped in a self-made prison of control? Author Rachel Jobe shares her journey from perfectionism to peace through surrendering control to God. Vivian and Rachel discuss the difference between doing and being, drawing wisdom from Jesus's teaching about the vine and branches. Reflecting on their parallel experiences with illness and burnout, they reveal how God lovingly strips away our need to manage everything, replacing anxiety with trust, which ultimately brings us closer to God and strengthens our relationship with Him and others. Rachel, who serves in Asia Pacific with her family, offers practical insights from her book "Let Go" about embracing God's gentle leadership over our drive to control outcomes.
GUEST BIO
Rachel Jobe is the author of the award-winning book Let Go!. As a recovering perfectionist, she is passionate about helping Christian ladies move from a place of frustration and irritability to a life of radiant joy and peace. She is joining us today from Southeast Asia, where she lives and serves with her husband and three sons doing church development work.
POWERFUL QUOTE
"God is so eager to work on behalf of His children, to move in us, to move in our hearts, and to move through us if we would just get out of the way and let go of our desire to control things."
Rachel’s Social Media:
Website: https://jimandrachel.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555882667924
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joberachel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejobefam/
CONNECT WITH VIVIAN
Website: https://viviancumins.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/viviancumins2
Instagram: https://instagram.com/viviancumins
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JugglingLifeFindingBalance
Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@viviancumins
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