#49 Yvonne Marie [Kill the Busy]

Are you busy with a never-ending to do list? Is your mental busyness too loud in your head? Yvonne Marie sits downs with me for a conversation about killing the busy (physical or mental) and saving and the bee (you) by being still and knowing that God is in control. Yvonne tells us that being still is more than quiet reflection or rest, it's actually about surrender. She gives practical ways to kill the busy in our lives and explains that by doing that, we can actually become more productive. Yvonne compares bees and their work in the hive to followers of Jesus and their work for the kingdom of God. She talks about solitude and how we can go about finding it. Yvonne and I talk about cultivating a deeper relationship with God and how you know when you're hearing his voice. Yvonne shares how she connects what she's learning about God in her head to how she feels about him in her heart through studying, journaling and prayer. Yvonne Marie, M.Ed. is an author, artist, poet, and teacher. She has spent most of her adult life serving in Christian ministries such as worship, discipleship, leadership, and women's ministries. She works as an associate professor teaching freshmen college students the joy of composing a valid, worthy, and credible argument. Yvonne Marie is married to a very handsome and highly skilled photographer and they have two remarkable sons.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Kill the Busy Save the Bee: What it Really Means to Be Still and Know Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God. War Room Movie Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Jude by Jackie Hill Perry He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.   YVONNE'S FAVORITE 5 Time with Family and Her Church Family Trailblazers Group Books (Jude by Jackie Hill Perry and Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi) Painting and Drawing Wrap Life Head Wraps   CONNECT WITH YVONNE Instagram | Facebook | Website   CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Instagram | Facebook   SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Abby Miller's new client group beginning October 26th for simple, effective, cutting edge fitness and nutrition strategies including meal plans, daily 30 minute workouts, community support and nutrition coaching from Faster Way to Fat Loss. Hear more of Abby's story on episode #2.