142. Laying it Down

Hello, Beautiful! Welcome back to our Lenten Thursday devotional—faithful companionship through the middle. Last week, we talked about the weight we carry. Today, we take the next step in the journey: learning how to lay it down, even when life still hurts. Inspired by the powerful song Even If by MercyMe and the promises found in Isaiah 43 and Matthew 11, this episode explores the kind of faith that trusts God not only when circumstances change—but even when they don’t. Because real faith doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. Sometimes faith simply sounds like this: God, I know You can… but even if You don’t, I will still trust You. In today's episode, you'll discover: 👣 Why faith doesn’t require perfect answers when life feels unfair 👣  How trusting God means leaning on His character, not our circumstances 👣  A gentle prayer to help you lay your burdens at His feet ✨ Plus, a reminder that you don’t have to carry everything alone. God promises to walk with you through the waters and through the fire. 📖 Grab your tea, a cozy blanket, and your Bible. Let’s continue walking this Lenten path with Jesus together. 🌟 Know someone who needs encouragement to trust God through a difficult season? Share this episode with a friend—it might be exactly what they need today. 🌿 Please Stay in Touch: 🦋 Support the podcast & share a cup of tea ♥️ https://buymeacoffee.com/riselovelive 🦋 Follow along on Instagram @riselovelive 🦋 Subscribe & leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! And until next time… Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith. With love, 💛 Heidi