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Do you find yourself doing “all the things” for God but spending very little time with God? Are you overwhelmed, overworked, or even burnt out?
You are not alone.
It’s not unusual to desire to glorify God by saying yes to life’s beautiful opportunities. In fact, it’s quite common. Many of us spend our time doing the Christian things that matter. We serve in local congregations, we share our stories in hopes of helping others, we pour into other women and our families. And we say yes when asked to give even more because we desire to love others well. Then we give God all the glory and honor for everything we’ve been able to accomplish without ever realizing He never asked us to do it.
This is where my guest today found herself. Sopha Rush was doing “all the things.” Then life forced her to pause and create space to reflect. It was in those quiet moments where she realized she had sacrificed her relationship with God for her service to God.
Sopha is a wife, mother, author, and founder of Live Deeply Rooted. She believes it is important for women, especially, to get back to the feet and heart of Jesus by recognizing you cannot replace God with beautiful opportunities to serve God. It’s not easy to find your life pace, but Sopha believes when you prioritize God and put him in the middle of everything, you will learn to live life at the speed that makes you feel full and content – and also closer to Jesus.
Join Sopha and I as we dig into how to slow down and begin to live life from the overflow of your relationship with God by:
- Putting God in the middle of everything
- Resisting the overwhelm of always performing
- Learning healthy relationship boundaries
When we focus on what we are doing more than who we are serving, we will burn out. We tell ourselves we are doing it for the kingdom. And we expect God to “keep us going”, “give us strength”, or “fill our cups.” Yet, we often sacrifice our time with Him to make space for all the things we are trying to accomplish for Him, preventing Him from pouring into us.
He is available.
He is waiting.
And He isn’t worried about all we are doing.
He wants to fill our cups to overflowing with His love, grace, and mercy. And then, we can go into the world boldly and confidently, pouring into others from the overflow of what He has poured into us.
This is how we can live in peace with God as our priority and His will at the center of everything we do.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Put God in the middle of everything
- Resist the overwhelm of always performing
- Learn healthy relationship boundaries
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- “Celebrate every milestone, big or small.” Sopha Rush
- “You cannot replace God with beautiful opportunities.” Sopha Rush
- “If you are not able to fit the things that matter into your life, you are moving too fast.” Chrystal Hurst
- “Be careful not to sacrifice your relationship with God for service to God.” Sopha Rush
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Sopha Rush on Instagram or Twitter
- Learn more by visiting her website, Sopha Rush
- Don’t forget to check out Sopha’s latest devotional, Living Deeply Rooted
Other Stuff to Check Out
- Come join me in Cali in October 2023 for The Sister Circle Retreat!
- Did you catch Episode #403 with Michele Cushatt, “Building Resilience”? 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!
- Where are you feeling overwhelmed in your life right now?
- In what spaces are you not allowing God to drive your actions and motives?
- What is one step you can take today that will help you begin to prioritize God in every area of your life?
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This podcast has blessed me tremendously this morning. I’ve literally been feeling overwhelmed by my habits and letting myself down for not following through with my intentions. I’m going to order not one but two devotions. One for me and one for my 19 year old daughter. Thank you Chrystal and Sopha for a powerful message.