The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time

Series Title:
Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity - From Hustle to Holy – Surrendering Your Work to God

Episode Title:

The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time

You don’t need to hustle harder — you need to surrender deeper.
In this raw and real episode, we’re exposing the lie that you have to hold it all together. Culture worships self-sufficiency. God calls it pride. If you’ve been white-knuckling your schedule, leading without listening, or mistaking control for wisdom — this one’s for you.

We’re breaking down Proverbs 3:5–6, checking our egos at the door, and reclaiming what it means to trust God with everything.

Because real strength isn’t found in being self-made — it’s found in being Spirit-led.

Episodes:

• 4.2 -   When Productivity Becomes an Idol – Redefining Success in God’s Eyes
• 4.11 - The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time
• 4.18 - Sabbath & Surrender – Why Rest is a Weapon Against Overwork
• 4.25 - From Checking Boxes to Hearing God – Walking in Daily Obedience

Key Verse:

• Matthew 6:33 – "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
• Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”

Challenge Statement:

• Write down one area of your life where you’ve been operating without God. Maybe it’s your business, your finances, your schedule, or your anxiety. Then — literally say out loud: “God, I trust You more than I trust myself here.”

Free 5-Day Bible Plan:

• It’s called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”
  Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.
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Take time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren’t just obstacles—they’re opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.

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