July 14, 2025 • 17 mins
Feeling spiritually drained? You're not alone. That exhaustion isn't a sign of weakness—it's a signal that you've been carrying more than you were meant to carry alone.
Most believers who pour themselves out for others eventually reach a point where their own spiritual tanks run empty. The real challenge isn't just external noise—it's the internal weight of expectations, responsibilities, and the guilt that comes from feeling spiritually inadequate. Isaiah reminds us that "in quietness and trust is your strength," but that quietness doesn't just happen naturally in our overstimulated world.
In this soul-nourishing episode, we explore seven biblical affirmations that combat spiritual exhaustion, including "God's strength is made perfect in my weakness" and "I don't need to earn rest; I receive it as a gift from God." You'll discover a simple 15-minute devotional routine designed for real life, learn how sensory anchors like biblical essential oils can create sacred moments throughout your day, and understand why setting boundaries around your spiritual practices isn't selfish—it's sacred.
Whether you're a prayer warrior, caregiver, or someone who simply feels disconnected from God amid life's demands, this episode offers practical tools to reclaim your connection with the divine. Because your spiritual wellbeing matters, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone.
Ready to transform your relationship with God? Schedule your Aroma of Christ coaching hour today at PaulaBehrens.com/coaching and discover how to make your devotional life both meaningful and sustainable.
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Paula Behrens (00:00):
Are you spiritually worn out,
emotionally exhausted, feelingempty or drained?
Do you long for time with Godbut feel like the chaos of life
is getting in the way?
Well, you're not alone.
Most all of us have been thereat one time or another.
Today we'll walk throughpowerful affirmations and
devotional practices that canhelp you connect with God even
when life feels overwhelming.
(00:22):
But first funny story, when Ifirst began my seminary work
while serving two churchcongregations full-time,
everyone assumed I had my dailydevotional time perfectly
organized.
But, truth be told, there weremornings I could barely find
five minutes to catch my breath,let alone dive into deep
reflection.
One day, as I rushed out thedoor with mismatched shoes, I
(00:45):
realized that even in my chaosthere was a lesson.
Embracing God's grace andself-forgiveness, I realized
that true success in mydevotional life requires
prioritizing my spiritualpractices.
Are you finding it challengingto maintain your spiritual
practices or yearning for a morepeaceful, God-aligned day?
I'm Paula and I've been theretoo.
(01:07):
Balancing spiritual habitswith a busy life can be
difficult.
I long for a deeper connectionwith God, but struggle with
consistency.
Then I found the perfectapproach.
If you seek simple ways todeepen your connection with God,
this podcast is for you.
You want to grow closer to God,but let's be honest your days
are full, your mind is busy andyour devotional routine feels
(01:30):
more like a struggle than asanctuary.
That's exactly why I createdthe Aroma of Christ Coaching
Hour.
This one-on-one session isdesigned to make deepening your
relationship with God simple,peaceful and personal.
No pressure, no overwhelm, justa guided, spirit-led approach
to help you reset and reconnectwith Jesus in a way that truly
fits your life.
(01:51):
You won't leave empty-handedeither.
You'll walk away witheverything you need to continue
your journey, including aprintable devotional planning
and tracking guide to help youstay consistent, a beautiful
Gospel reading plan that walksyou through the life of Jesus, a
downloadable prayer journal toreflect, process and pray
intentionally, and practicalguidance on how to use essential
(02:12):
oils to get you pastprocrastination and into a
heart-healing rhythm of dailydevotions.
You don't need fancy tools orhours of free time.
You just need a doable plan andsomeone to help you make it
real.
So let's make your devotionallife easy, meaningful and
refreshingly Christ-centered.
It's time to simplify yourspiritual life so you can savor
(02:34):
it again.
Book your Aroma of Christcoaching hour today at
paulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/ coaching (no spaces).
Say goodbye to procrastinationand hello to simplifying your
spiritual life, so you can savorit again.
(02:56):
All right, it's time to getstarted.
Grab your Bible, dust off yourjournal and cozy up to your
favorite beverage and let's divein.
Our focus today will be onaffirmations and devotions.
And hearing God in the chaos,for Christians who are feeling
worn out.
If you've lost your spiritualrhythm because you've been
(03:17):
giving so much to everyone else,this episode is your lifeline.
We'll explore how to breathelife back into your spirit,
using biblical affirmations,grace-filled devotional routines
and practical tools that meetyou right where you are.
I want to begin today with asimple but profound truth, and
that is this (03:34):
being spiritually worn out does not mean you're
weak.
It means you've been carryingmore than you were ever meant to
carry.
So many believers, especiallythe ones listening to this
podcast, are nurturers by nature.
You're the helpers, the handsand feet of Jesus in your homes
and communities.
You're the prayer warriors.
(03:55):
You're the wives, mothers,grandmothers, daughters, sisters
and friends.
You're the ones helpingneighbors in need, volunteering
at church, checking on yourchildren, littles or not so
little anymore.
You're the ones staying up late, interceding in prayer for
those you love.
You are faithful, but evenfaithfulness has its cost if you
(04:17):
aren't replenishing your ownsoul.
Maybe today you find yourselfsaying, I am so focused on
others that I've lost touch withwhat I truly need from God
myself.
Or perhaps you're saying Ican't find time for me, let
alone quiet time for the Lord.
Maybe you've even whispered, Iwant to hear God, but the chaos
(04:40):
around me is just so loud.
Well, I want to tell yousomething from the bottom of my
heart, your fatigue is not afailure, but it is a signal.
It's a sacred and holy signal.
It's your spiritual cry fornourishment, to be still, to be
seen, to be healed.
Jesus speaks directly to yoursoul when he says, Come to me,
(05:05):
all you who are weary andburdened, and I will give you
rest.
He doesn't require you to fixyourself first.
He doesn't ask you to comeafter you've figured everything
out.
He simply invites you to comeas you are tired, drained, empty
and deeply loved by him.
Let's talk about why chaosblocks our connection to God.
(05:27):
Can we be honest?
Life is noisy and it's not justthe noise of text messages,
kids running through the houseor the noise of traffic on your
commute to work every day.
The real noise, the real chaosoften lives inside of us.
It's the emotional weight ofwhat you've carried silently for
(05:50):
months or even years.
It's the mental clutter ofresponsibility.
It's the guilt for not doing asmuch as you think you should,
or the shame of feeling likeyou're never enough.
And then there's the externalchaos too the constant
notifications from your phone,the endless to-do list, the
dishes that keep piling up andthe obligations you never seem
(06:12):
to escape.
Over time, without boundaries,this chaos grows louder and
louder.
We take on too manyresponsibilities, we absorb too
much information.
We live under the weight of allthose expectations from others,
from ourselves and even fromwhat we think God expects of us.
Eventually, the stillness ofour soul, our sense of peace,
(06:35):
gets buried under that avalanche.
We begin to wonder why we can'thear the promptings of the Holy
Spirit clearly anymore.
We wonder why prayer feelsineffective or why the words of
scripture feel so distant.
Isaiah, in chapter 30, verse 15, gives us a beautiful reminder,
saying, In quietness and trustis your strength.
(06:59):
But the hard truth is this,quietness doesn't just happen.
It's something we have toreclaim, and it starts with
speaking truth into the chaosand creating space for God's
presence again, even if it'sonly a few minutes at a time.
Let's talk for a moment aboutthe power of biblical
(07:20):
affirmations.
You might want to grab a penand paper for this segment.
Pause the podcast if you needto.
Okay, so I'm not talking aboutself-help mantras or secular
affirmations.
I'm talking aboutscripture-based truth, words
rooted in God's Word that willspeak directly to the lies you
might actually believe whenyou're overwhelmed, exhausted or
(07:44):
spiritually empty.
Got that pen and paper ready?
Here are 7 biblical affirmationsI encourage you to speak out
loud first thing every morning.
Or you could write them in yourjournal or place them somewhere
you'll see throughout the day,taped to the bathroom mirror, on
the dashboard of your car ornext to your Bible.
The important thing is that youlet them become your
(08:05):
declaration of truth.
Here they are 7 affirmationsbased on God's Word.
One - I am not alone.
God is with me.
Based on Isaiah, chapter 41,verse 10.
Two - I have permission to rest.
Look up Matthew, chapter 11,verse 28.
(08:26):
Three - God's strength is madeperfect in my weakness, see 2
Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 9.
Four - I am more than what I do.
Read the story of Martha andMary in Luke, chapter 10, verse.
42.
Five -Peace is my portion, John,chapter 14, verse 27.
(08:47):
Six - I hear God's voice, John,chapter 10, verse 27.
And seven- God delights in me,Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 17
.
These aren't just nice phrases,these are weapons against the
lies of burnout.
Lies like, you are behind, youare not enough, God is
(09:08):
disappointed in you.
Absolutely not true.
God is delighted in you.
Let the Word of God replace theweariness.
Let it become the script yoursoul lives by.
If you've ever said, I wish Ihad time for a real quiet time,
but my life is just too full,then this part is for you.
God is not measuring your faithby the number of chapters you
(09:31):
read or how eloquent yourprayers sound.
Your devotional time doesn'tneed to be long or perfectly
orchestrated.
God simply is asking for you tosit with him for a while.
Let me offer a simple,realistic 15-minute devotional
routine.
This one is designed for thoseof us who live in the real
world, with dishes in the sink,a million things to do and a
(09:54):
spirit that's craving rest.
Step one (09:56):
Find a quiet corner in your home, breathe deeply.
Place a drop of Young LivingFrankincense essential oil in
your hands, inhale and allowyour mind, body and spirit to
slow down.
Invite God in with a whisper.
Say (10:11):
Lord, I'm here.
Step two (10:15):
Open your Bible to a short, familiar passage.
The Psalms, the Gospels ormaybe even the Proverbs are a
wonderful place to begin.
Try the 23rd Psalm.
Just read it slowly andattentively.
Step three (10:33):
Then ask yourself what does this reveal about God
and what is he saying to metoday?
Listen for a word or phrasethat speaks directly to your
heart.
Step four (10:43):
Pray a one-sentence prayer.
It doesn't have to be a longprayer, just something sincere
like, Lord, help me to rest inyour presence or, speak peace
into my chaos today.
Step five (10:55):
End your time by declaring one of the
affirmations we just went over.
Let it become a seal over yourtime with God.
Let it carry you through yourday and remember devotional
routines are not aboutperformance.
They're about protection.
Protection of your connection,of your peace, of your ability
(11:17):
to hear God's voice even whenlife is noisy and chaotic.
Let's talk about sensory anchorsthat are going to support your
spirit.
Our senses are powerful.
They shape how we experiencethe world and they can also
(12:02):
shape how we experience God'spresence with us.
The best way to create sacredmoments throughout your day is
by using God-designed tools thatare going to signal to your
brain that it's time to be still, it's time to listen.
Aromatherapy is one of the mosteffective anchors I've found.
Diffusing Young Livingessential oils, especially
biblical ones like frankincenseor cedarwood, can prepare your
mind and heart for quiet momentswith God.
These oils were used in theBible for worship, prayer and
anointing.
You'll find them in the OldTestament priesthood, in the
early church and even in thelife of Jesus.
These aromas are designed byour Creator to gently guide the
body into a calmer, morereceptive state.
You can also anchor your timewith worship music or simply by
(12:22):
placing your hand over yourheart and breathing slowly,
reminding yourself that God isnear.
These practices aren't aboutcreating a ritual.
They're about creating space.
When you engage your senses,especially the sense of smell,
you remind your spirit, thistime is sacred, this moment is
(12:44):
set apart for God.
You are allowed to setboundaries that protect your
peace and your walk with God andyou don't need to explain or
justify it to anyone.
You can say no to that extracommitment.
You can close the door for 10minutes in the middle of a
chaotic afternoon.
You can let the dishes sit andopen your Bible instead.
(13:07):
God isn't asking for perfectlychecked off to-do lists.
He isn't asking for perfection.
He's simply asking for yourheart.
In a world that constantlydemands more and more of us,
boundaries become holy spaces,places where we can meet with
God without distraction, shameor guilt.
(13:29):
Here's something worth making anote of and keeping close.
Write this down.
I don't need to earn rest, Ireceive it as a gift from God.
Here it is again.
I don't need to earn rest, Ireceive it as a gift from God.
And remember resting in theLord isn't selfish, it's sacred.
(13:54):
Before we close, let me speak ablessing over you, friend.
Wherever you are right now, Ipray these words will refresh
your heart and restore your soul.
May you know deep in your heartthat God sees you.
May you feel his nearness evenin the chaos and noise of life.
May his Word become your anchorin any storm and his Spirit
(14:17):
your daily renewal.
You are not forgotten, you arenot behind, you are not failing.
You are loved, you are chosenand you are held.
Even now, in this very moment,the Lord is whispering your name
and he's inviting you into aserene sanctuary of peace and
(14:40):
rest.
If this episode resonated withyour spirit, I want to
personally invite you toschedule an Aroma of Christ
coaching hour with me.
You can book your session atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
In our time together, we'llbegin by addressing anything
that's causing you to feel stuckin procrastination, anxiety or
(15:01):
spiritual fatigue.
Calling on God's gifts ofaromas, you'll learn how to
gently release what no longerserves you well, creating space
for your heart to overflow withGod's profound peace.
Then together, we'll create adevotional plan that actually
fits your life, one thatsupports your rhythms and your
responsibilities and yourrelationship with the Lord.
(15:22):
Together, we'll come up with aGod-honoring plan that's going
to help you reconnect deeply andconsistently with your Savior
because the bottom line is this,your spiritual well-being
matters and you don't have to dothis alone.
Okay, friend, if nothing else,I pray that this episode helped
you remember you are worthy ofrest, peace and God's unshakable
(15:47):
love.
Thank you for tuning in todayand remember, just like setting
biblical boundaries, it's okayto say no to things that don't
serve you well, like that thirdpiece of cake at the church
potluck.
If you've enjoyed this episode,we would truly appreciate it if
you would take just a fewmoments to follow the show and
(16:07):
leave a review.
Also, prayerfully considerinvesting just one hour to
deepen your faith and nurtureyour spiritual growth.
In your Aroma of ChristCoaching Hour, you will discover
how to craft a personalizeddevotional routine that will fit
perfectly into your busyschedule, incorporate essential
oils into your spiritualpractices, create an easy to
(16:29):
follow tracking plan forconsistency and learn tried and
true strategies to experienceyour quiet time with God not
just as a routine but as ajoyful journey.
Schedule your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
(16:50):
com/ coaching (no spaces).
Be sure to check the show notesfor all the links.
Join us next week as wecontinue to discover how to live
on purpose in Christ.
Until then, keep leaning intoHim and walking in His wisdom.
See you next time.
Are you spiritually worn out,
emotionally exhausted, feelingempty or drained?
Do you long for time with Godbut feel like the chaos of life
is getting in the way?
Well, you're not alone.
Most all of us have been thereat one time or another.
Today we'll walk throughpowerful affirmations and
devotional practices that canhelp you connect with God even
when life feels overwhelming.
(00:22):
But first funny story, when Ifirst began my seminary work
while serving two churchcongregations full-time,
everyone assumed I had my dailydevotional time perfectly
organized.
But, truth be told, there weremornings I could barely find
five minutes to catch my breath,let alone dive into deep
reflection.
One day, as I rushed out thedoor with mismatched shoes, I
(00:45):
realized that even in my chaosthere was a lesson.
Embracing God's grace andself-forgiveness, I realized
that true success in mydevotional life requires
prioritizing my spiritualpractices.
Are you finding it challengingto maintain your spiritual
practices or yearning for a morepeaceful, God-aligned day?
I'm Paula and I've been theretoo.
(01:07):
Balancing spiritual habitswith a busy life can be
difficult.
I long for a deeper connectionwith God, but struggle with
consistency.
Then I found the perfectapproach.
If you seek simple ways todeepen your connection with God,
this podcast is for you.
You want to grow closer to God,but let's be honest your days
are full, your mind is busy andyour devotional routine feels
(01:30):
more like a struggle than asanctuary.
That's exactly why I createdthe Aroma of Christ Coaching
Hour.
This one-on-one session isdesigned to make deepening your
relationship with God simple,peaceful and personal.
No pressure, no overwhelm, justa guided, spirit-led approach
to help you reset and reconnectwith Jesus in a way that truly
fits your life.
(01:51):
You won't leave empty-handedeither.
You'll walk away witheverything you need to continue
your journey, including aprintable devotional planning
and tracking guide to help youstay consistent, a beautiful
Gospel reading plan that walksyou through the life of Jesus, a
downloadable prayer journal toreflect, process and pray
intentionally, and practicalguidance on how to use essential
(02:12):
oils to get you pastprocrastination and into a
heart-healing rhythm of dailydevotions.
You don't need fancy tools orhours of free time.
You just need a doable plan andsomeone to help you make it
real.
So let's make your devotionallife easy, meaningful and
refreshingly Christ-centered.
It's time to simplify yourspiritual life so you can savor
(02:34):
it again.
Book your Aroma of Christcoaching hour today at
paulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
com/ coaching (no spaces).
Say goodbye to procrastinationand hello to simplifying your
spiritual life, so you can savorit again.
(02:56):
All right, it's time to getstarted.
Grab your Bible, dust off yourjournal and cozy up to your
favorite beverage and let's divein.
Our focus today will be onaffirmations and devotions.
And hearing God in the chaos,for Christians who are feeling
worn out.
If you've lost your spiritualrhythm because you've been
(03:17):
giving so much to everyone else,this episode is your lifeline.
We'll explore how to breathelife back into your spirit,
using biblical affirmations,grace-filled devotional routines
and practical tools that meetyou right where you are.
I want to begin today with asimple but profound truth, and
that is this (03:34):
being spiritually worn out does not mean you're
weak.
It means you've been carryingmore than you were ever meant to
carry.
So many believers, especiallythe ones listening to this
podcast, are nurturers by nature.
You're the helpers, the handsand feet of Jesus in your homes
and communities.
You're the prayer warriors.
(03:55):
You're the wives, mothers,grandmothers, daughters, sisters
and friends.
You're the ones helpingneighbors in need, volunteering
at church, checking on yourchildren, littles or not so
little anymore.
You're the ones staying up late, interceding in prayer for
those you love.
You are faithful, but evenfaithfulness has its cost if you
(04:17):
aren't replenishing your ownsoul.
Maybe today you find yourselfsaying, I am so focused on
others that I've lost touch withwhat I truly need from God
myself.
Or perhaps you're saying Ican't find time for me, let
alone quiet time for the Lord.
Maybe you've even whispered, Iwant to hear God, but the chaos
(04:40):
around me is just so loud.
Well, I want to tell yousomething from the bottom of my
heart, your fatigue is not afailure, but it is a signal.
It's a sacred and holy signal.
It's your spiritual cry fornourishment, to be still, to be
seen, to be healed.
Jesus speaks directly to yoursoul when he says, Come to me,
(05:05):
all you who are weary andburdened, and I will give you
rest.
He doesn't require you to fixyourself first.
He doesn't ask you to comeafter you've figured everything
out.
He simply invites you to comeas you are tired, drained, empty
and deeply loved by him.
Let's talk about why chaosblocks our connection to God.
(05:27):
Can we be honest?
Life is noisy and it's not justthe noise of text messages,
kids running through the houseor the noise of traffic on your
commute to work every day.
The real noise, the real chaosoften lives inside of us.
It's the emotional weight ofwhat you've carried silently for
(05:50):
months or even years.
It's the mental clutter ofresponsibility.
It's the guilt for not doing asmuch as you think you should,
or the shame of feeling likeyou're never enough.
And then there's the externalchaos too the constant
notifications from your phone,the endless to-do list, the
dishes that keep piling up andthe obligations you never seem
(06:12):
to escape.
Over time, without boundaries,this chaos grows louder and
louder.
We take on too manyresponsibilities, we absorb too
much information.
We live under the weight of allthose expectations from others,
from ourselves and even fromwhat we think God expects of us.
Eventually, the stillness ofour soul, our sense of peace,
(06:35):
gets buried under that avalanche.
We begin to wonder why we can'thear the promptings of the Holy
Spirit clearly anymore.
We wonder why prayer feelsineffective or why the words of
scripture feel so distant.
Isaiah, in chapter 30, verse 15, gives us a beautiful reminder,
saying, In quietness and trustis your strength.
(06:59):
But the hard truth is this,quietness doesn't just happen.
It's something we have toreclaim, and it starts with
speaking truth into the chaosand creating space for God's
presence again, even if it'sonly a few minutes at a time.
Let's talk for a moment aboutthe power of biblical
(07:20):
affirmations.
You might want to grab a penand paper for this segment.
Pause the podcast if you needto.
Okay, so I'm not talking aboutself-help mantras or secular
affirmations.
I'm talking aboutscripture-based truth, words
rooted in God's Word that willspeak directly to the lies you
might actually believe whenyou're overwhelmed, exhausted or
(07:44):
spiritually empty.
Got that pen and paper ready?
Here are 7 biblical affirmationsI encourage you to speak out
loud first thing every morning.
Or you could write them in yourjournal or place them somewhere
you'll see throughout the day,taped to the bathroom mirror, on
the dashboard of your car ornext to your Bible.
The important thing is that youlet them become your
(08:05):
declaration of truth.
Here they are 7 affirmationsbased on God's Word.
One - I am not alone.
God is with me.
Based on Isaiah, chapter 41,verse 10.
Two - I have permission to rest.
Look up Matthew, chapter 11,verse 28.
(08:26):
Three - God's strength is madeperfect in my weakness, see 2
Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 9.
Four - I am more than what I do.
Read the story of Martha andMary in Luke, chapter 10, verse.
42.
Five -Peace is my portion, John,chapter 14, verse 27.
(08:47):
Six - I hear God's voice, John,chapter 10, verse 27.
And seven- God delights in me,Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 17
.
These aren't just nice phrases,these are weapons against the
lies of burnout.
Lies like, you are behind, youare not enough, God is
(09:08):
disappointed in you.
Absolutely not true.
God is delighted in you.
Let the Word of God replace theweariness.
Let it become the script yoursoul lives by.
If you've ever said, I wish Ihad time for a real quiet time,
but my life is just too full,then this part is for you.
God is not measuring your faithby the number of chapters you
(09:31):
read or how eloquent yourprayers sound.
Your devotional time doesn'tneed to be long or perfectly
orchestrated.
God simply is asking for you tosit with him for a while.
Let me offer a simple,realistic 15-minute devotional
routine.
This one is designed for thoseof us who live in the real
world, with dishes in the sink,a million things to do and a
(09:54):
spirit that's craving rest.
Step one (09:56):
Find a quiet corner in your home, breathe deeply.
Place a drop of Young LivingFrankincense essential oil in
your hands, inhale and allowyour mind, body and spirit to
slow down.
Invite God in with a whisper.
Say (10:11):
Lord, I'm here.
Step two (10:15):
Open your Bible to a short, familiar passage.
The Psalms, the Gospels ormaybe even the Proverbs are a
wonderful place to begin.
Try the 23rd Psalm.
Just read it slowly andattentively.
Step three (10:33):
Then ask yourself what does this reveal about God
and what is he saying to metoday?
Listen for a word or phrasethat speaks directly to your
heart.
Step four (10:43):
Pray a one-sentence prayer.
It doesn't have to be a longprayer, just something sincere
like, Lord, help me to rest inyour presence or, speak peace
into my chaos today.
Step five (10:55):
End your time by declaring one of the
affirmations we just went over.
Let it become a seal over yourtime with God.
Let it carry you through yourday and remember devotional
routines are not aboutperformance.
They're about protection.
Protection of your connection,of your peace, of your ability
(11:17):
to hear God's voice even whenlife is noisy and chaotic.
Let's talk about sensory anchorsthat are going to support your
spirit.
Our senses are powerful.
They shape how we experiencethe world and they can also
(12:02):
shape how we experience God'spresence with us.
The best way to create sacredmoments throughout your day is
by using God-designed tools thatare going to signal to your
brain that it's time to be still, it's time to listen.
Aromatherapy is one of the mosteffective anchors I've found.
Diffusing Young Livingessential oils, especially
biblical ones like frankincenseor cedarwood, can prepare your
mind and heart for quiet momentswith God.
These oils were used in theBible for worship, prayer and
anointing.
You'll find them in the OldTestament priesthood, in the
early church and even in thelife of Jesus.
These aromas are designed byour Creator to gently guide the
body into a calmer, morereceptive state.
You can also anchor your timewith worship music or simply by
(12:22):
placing your hand over yourheart and breathing slowly,
reminding yourself that God isnear.
These practices aren't aboutcreating a ritual.
They're about creating space.
When you engage your senses,especially the sense of smell,
you remind your spirit, thistime is sacred, this moment is
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set apart for God.
You are allowed to setboundaries that protect your
peace and your walk with God andyou don't need to explain or
justify it to anyone.
You can say no to that extracommitment.
You can close the door for 10minutes in the middle of a
chaotic afternoon.
You can let the dishes sit andopen your Bible instead.
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God isn't asking for perfectlychecked off to-do lists.
He isn't asking for perfection.
He's simply asking for yourheart.
In a world that constantlydemands more and more of us,
boundaries become holy spaces,places where we can meet with
God without distraction, shameor guilt.
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Here's something worth making anote of and keeping close.
Write this down.
I don't need to earn rest, Ireceive it as a gift from God.
Here it is again.
I don't need to earn rest, Ireceive it as a gift from God.
And remember resting in theLord isn't selfish, it's sacred.
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Before we close, let me speak ablessing over you, friend.
Wherever you are right now, Ipray these words will refresh
your heart and restore your soul.
May you know deep in your heartthat God sees you.
May you feel his nearness evenin the chaos and noise of life.
May his Word become your anchorin any storm and his Spirit
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your daily renewal.
You are not forgotten, you arenot behind, you are not failing.
You are loved, you are chosenand you are held.
Even now, in this very moment,the Lord is whispering your name
and he's inviting you into aserene sanctuary of peace and
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rest.
If this episode resonated withyour spirit, I want to
personally invite you toschedule an Aroma of Christ
coaching hour with me.
You can book your session atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
In our time together, we'llbegin by addressing anything
that's causing you to feel stuckin procrastination, anxiety or
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spiritual fatigue.
Calling on God's gifts ofaromas, you'll learn how to
gently release what no longerserves you well, creating space
for your heart to overflow withGod's profound peace.
Then together, we'll create adevotional plan that actually
fits your life, one thatsupports your rhythms and your
responsibilities and yourrelationship with the Lord.
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Together, we'll come up with aGod-honoring plan that's going
to help you reconnect deeply andconsistently with your Savior
because the bottom line is this,your spiritual well-being
matters and you don't have to dothis alone.
Okay, friend, if nothing else,I pray that this episode helped
you remember you are worthy ofrest, peace and God's unshakable
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love.
Thank you for tuning in todayand remember, just like setting
biblical boundaries, it's okayto say no to things that don't
serve you well, like that thirdpiece of cake at the church
potluck.
If you've enjoyed this episode,we would truly appreciate it if
you would take just a fewmoments to follow the show and
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leave a review.
Also, prayerfully considerinvesting just one hour to
deepen your faith and nurtureyour spiritual growth.
In your Aroma of ChristCoaching Hour, you will discover
how to craft a personalizeddevotional routine that will fit
perfectly into your busyschedule, incorporate essential
oils into your spiritualpractices, create an easy to
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follow tracking plan forconsistency and learn tried and
true strategies to experienceyour quiet time with God not
just as a routine but as ajoyful journey.
Schedule your call now atpaulabehrens.
com/ coaching.
That's Paula BehrensB-E-H-R-E-N-S .
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com/ coaching (no spaces).
Be sure to check the show notesfor all the links.
Join us next week as wecontinue to discover how to live
on purpose in Christ.
Until then, keep leaning intoHim and walking in His wisdom.
See you next time.
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