#64: How to declutter your soul and renew your heart with Valerie Griffin

We walk around with cluttered souls and weary hearts, believing this is normal. What if we could live with a clean and clear soul and a renewed heart? Today's guest, author, and interior designer Valerie Griffin shares how possible and pain-free it can be. In Episode 64, we're talking about renewing your heart with principles of interior design, like getting rid of the clutter and allowing the Great Designer access to your space. In this interview, Valerie shares with us: How God is the designer of your heart The five design principles to remember when your heart needs a remodel And how to declutter your soul. Stay tuned to the end because she shares three design principles that might help you freshen up your house on the cheap! Valerie speaks truth and grace and practical ideas about what to do when we dread practicing hospitality, shares that love is the opposite of perfectionism, and the one question to ask when you feel blah. To win a copy of Renew and to learn about Valerie's interior design go-to's, subscribe to my email.  Key Quotes "God is in the business of transformation." - Valerie Griffin "Our Christian lives are about trusting our Great Designer God that He's going to carry out that work in our lives to completion." - Valerie Griffin "When I feel overwhelmed, it indicates that my cluttered soul needs attention." - Valerie Griffin "Acknowledge the clutter then see why it exists." - Valerie Griffin "God is telling us, 'Let's deal with these sins and weaknesses so we can move forward with the plan I have for you.'" - Valerie Griffin "Our enemy wants us to sit in shame." - Valerie Griffin "Human perfection is a trap." - Valerie Griffin "Your community is richer when people know you're real." - Valerie Griffin "We cannot DIY our heart transformation. We have to trust the Designer." - Valerie Griffin Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Valerie Griffin Design  Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email  Renew: Invite the Designer to Refresh Your Heart by Valerie Griffin  About Valerie Griffin Valerie is passionate about inspiring others to renew their hearts and homes.  She is the owner of Valerie Griffin Design, where she creates interiors clients love coming home to, and she's the author of Renew, a devotional that guides readers to refresh the interior of their hearts. Valerie loves Jesus, creating color schemes, and writing about facets of faith. She and her husband live in the Austin area with their four kiddos and golden doodle puppy. Here's how to connect with Valerie Griffin The Renewal Guide: 7 Ways to Refresh Your Home & Heart Website Instagram  Facebook   Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page  Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email