174 | Do You Sacrifice Yourselves on the 'Altar of Others'? Renewal Conversation with Leslie Davis

As Christian Givers, we love to serve and give to others, but how often do we find ourselves overdoing it and then running on empty?  I am reminded of the Bible parable of the 10 virgins and how the five foolish ones had no more oil in their lamps. Sometimes, giving too much to others can feel this way: we have no more "inner oil" to sustain our giving.  From this perspective, it is almost as if we are "sacrificing on the altar of others." It happened to me (twice) and to Leslie Davis, bestselling author of "The Journey From FAILing to HEALing" and "You Can’t Eat Love,"  Leslie's twenty-year journey to God helped her overcome this, develop emotional intelligence, learn about self-love healthily, and look for God in unexpected places.  Now she knows that the only person who kept her away from God was herself, and she empowers her audience with a transformative message of faith, healing, and self-discovery. With warmth, authenticity, and biblical wisdom, Leslie connects deeply with people from all walks of life, guiding them toward healing and a stronger relationship with Christ.   Join today's Renewal Conversation in Thriving in Christ show to learn: ✨ How a three-day trip to Zimbabwe returned Leslie's life to Him. ✨The importance of emotional intelligence and being authentic with ourselves, as God already knows what we hold inside anyway. ✨ That God speaks to us in mysterious ways, and all we have to do is to keep our eyes and hearts open.✨ How God is with us even when we don't see, hear, or feel Him.  ✨ That He is patient even when we are impatient with ourselves. Find Leslie Davis' books"You Can't Eat Love": https://youcanteatlove.com/"The Journey from FAILing to HEALing": https://amzn.to/4i1dR4v 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love, and SHARE IT with other Christian Women, as we do NEXT STEPS:- You carry so much for others but who supports you? Join Wake Up To Your Soul (WTS) and begin each day with clarity, peace, and Spirit-led presence. Click below to start with just 10 minutes a day. ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/wakeuptoyoursoul-begin - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul® All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.