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Sally Clarkson has loved Jesus with her life. She has poured His love into her family and has made it her life’s work to encourage, to teach, and to disciple other women to do the same. She is the author of over 24 books and has at least one book with each of her four children and her husband. Not only does Sally spur women on to show up for their family, but she also implores them to take ownership of what God has called them to do.
On owning your place in God’s megastory…
In her quest to see the organic, living Christ in others, Sally became involved in a group while at college and discovered for herself that Jesus was wise. He was relational. He was bigger than life. He was humble. He was surprising. She then realized that she had both the capacity and agency through the Holy Spirit to be used by God and she wanted others to know that they, too, have a place in God’s megastory.
But how do you own your place in God’s megastory?
Well first, you must get your perceptions right because how you see your life determines how you live your life. Sally reminds us that we can be used in our corner of the world – wherever that is – noting that we don’t have to be amazing. We just have to know we have an amazing God. Additionally, Sally encourages us to plug into godly and wise that will encourage us, speak life into us, and will inspire us to be our best selves. She implores us to keep growing in our knowledge of Truth in a world that doesn’t offer truth and to seek out our own spiritual encouragement. Her final suggestion for us in owning our place in God’s megastory goes back to the second greatest commandment – to love our people and others well.
On motherhood…
You know I can’t do an interview with Sally Clarkson and not ask for some pointers on motherhood. Sally reminds us mommas to not get too overwhelmed by the world’s pressures and instead make sure that our kids know they are secure and loved. Let them know their life matters. Narrate forward into their lives reminding them of who they are just as they are so that they have a strong sense of self. Speak giving words of affirmation and Scripture to your children. Additionally, recognize these three things in regards to your words:
- That your words to your children create a vision and develops a destiny.
- Hateful words last a lifetime. Guard yourself from being critical of people.
- Guilt is a poison. Don’t pass it on.
Mommas, God doesn’t want us to be perfect. He just wants us to be growing. So take the pressure off.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Owning your place in God’s megastory
- Narrating forward in your children’s life
- Speaking giving words
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- “Everybody’s story becomes their platform for ministering to other people.” – Sally Clarkson
- “You have a place in God’s megastory. You don’t have to be amazing. You just have to know you have an amazing God.” – Sally Clarkson
- “You don’t have to know the whole story. You just have to choose to be faithful and build your story one chapter at a time.” – Chrystal Evans Hurst
- “Surround yourself with good, godly people who call you to your best self.” – Sally Clarkson
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Sally Clarkson on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, YouTube, or on her website.
- The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart for Eternity
- The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ’s Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children
- The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming
- The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith Through Feasting, One Meal at a Time
- Own Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love
Other Stuff to Check Out
- Did you catch Episode # 369 with Dorena Williamson? Listen here!
- Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
- Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
- Be sure to also check out my books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, The 28-Day Prayer Journey, and Kingdom Woman!
Let’s Talk!
- On our episode today, Sally mentioned that everybody’s story becomes their platform for ministering to other people. What is your platform?
- One of the suggestions Sally made in owning your place in God’s megastory is to love your people and others well. Do you find that hard to do sometimes? Why do you think loving others is an important part of owning what God has called you to do?
- As we wrapped up our episode, Sally mentioned a few small things that she does to bring joy to her life. What are three small things that you do to bring joy to yours?
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