From Striving to Abiding: Finding God in the Stillness | Season 3, Ep. 38

Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we’re talking about something deeply personal—the struggle of letting the grind overshadow God’s grace and the call back to intimacy with Him. After realizing that my striving had robbed me of peace and intimacy with God, I wiped my plans clean—literally—and replaced them with one word: presence. Join me as I reflect on this journey, share Scripture that’s been speaking to me, and invite you to prioritize abiding in God over striving for efficiency. Scripture References: John 15:4-5: “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Key Takeaways: God’s priority is intimacy, not efficiency. Striving may lead to burnout, but abiding leads to refreshment and fruitfulness. Sometimes, we need to wipe the whiteboard of our plans clean and let God realign our focus. The call to “be still” is an invitation to trust God’s presence and provision, even when we feel overwhelmed. Challenge to You: What would it look like to prioritize God’s presence this month? Take some time to reflect on your plans and consider replacing your striving with stillness. Announcement: I’m taking a break from the podcast for the rest of December to focus on abiding in God. I’ll be back in January, refreshed and ready to share what God has been teaching me. If you’d like to join me in this season of abiding, download the free December devotional at https://UnshackledNetwork.org/december-devo.