Stop Just Getting Through It: Finding Purpose & Joy RIGHT Where God Has You

About this episode

The episode discusses how to find purpose and joy in the present moment rather than waiting for future circumstances to change.

Are you in a season where you're just trying to GET through it to the next thing? Maybe you're waiting until your kids are older, until you hit a goal, until life feels more fulfilling — and THEN you'll really show up for God. I get real about a heart check I had in motherhood — realizing I was running on empty, living out of overwhelm and exhaustion instead of purpose and joy. I share what shifted everything and how recognizing that where God has placed you right now is intentional can completely transform your everyday. In this episode: Why we fall into "I'll live more purposefully when…" thinking (in motherhood, relationships, goals & faith) My honest moment with the Fruit of the Spirit — and what I realized wasn't showing up in my life How gratitude became a game-changer (+ the Scriptures that back it up) Why the mundane moments — tantrums, 2am nursing, emails — are purposeful places for God to grow and use you The calling we have RIGHT NOW: to love, serve, and walk with God wherever He has us Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5 (Fruit of the Spirit), Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37, Romans 14:8, Philippians 2:3-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians…

Topics covered

• finding purpose
• joy in everyday life
• motherhood
• spiritual growth
• gratitude
• faith

Keywords

• purpose
• joy
• motherhood
• gratitude
• spirituality
• faith
• Fruit of the Spirit

Sponsors

Daily Grace Co.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That Sounds Fun Network

Products: Daily Grace Co.

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