80) Devotional - Philippians 3:14 Deception #1 - I Race Alone

In this episode, Carrie Hurley guides listeners through a reflective journey based on Philippians 3:14 message of perseverance towards the heavenly prize. The meeting addresses common struggles such as feelings of isolation and the deceptive thoughts that often accompany them, including the belief that we race alone and the dangers of comparison. To combat these feelings, Carrie emphasizes the importance of community, urging women to seek connections across various life stages and to challenge the lies of isolation with truth. The podcast encourages personal introspection about one's unique abilities and the necessity of showing friendliness to cultivate friendships. Additionally, self-care is highlighted, likened to putting on one's oxygen mask first, to prioritize mental and spiritual well-being. The session concludes with a prayer for empowerment to break down personal barriers and an invitation to join the supportive Rise Up community for shared struggles and encouragement.   Devotional Introduction (00:02 - 00:30) Carrie Hurley introduces the devotional Focus on Philippians 3:14 Theme: Deception #1 - I Race Alone Deception and Isolation (00:30 - 02:17) Satan's deception: 'I race alone' Two main head games: isolation and comparison Reasons for feeling alone: busyness, uniqueness, not fitting in Dangers of isolation: vulnerability to attacks Overcoming Isolation (02:17 - 03:35) Need for a tribe of women in various life stages Importance of breaking down lies and speaking truth Busyness is not godliness Saying yes to connections requires saying no to something else Addressing Personal Struggles (03:35 - 05:27) Recognizing unique abilities and finding one's place Importance of showing friendliness to have friends Struggle with feeling on the periphery Introduction to Rise Up community for support Facing Fears and Self-Care (05:27 - 07:01) Addressing fear of rejection Importance of putting oneself out there Self-care analogy: putting on your own oxygen mask first Filling one's bucket with positivity and time with Jesus Closing Prayer and Invitation (07:01 - 08:26) Prayer for listeners to recognize and replace lies with truth Invitation to join Rise Up community Encouragement to be vulnerable and share struggles Call to break down walls through sharing   Action items Join the Rise Up community for support and encouragement (05:15) Break down personal lies and speak truth in their place (03:00) Identify something to say 'no' to in order to stay connected with others (03:28) Put on your own 'oxygen mask' by prioritizing self-care (06:22) Share personal struggles with the Rise Up community or directly with Carrie (08:01) Join the Rise Up Community FREE NOW!CarrieHurley.com TheVerseThing.com - to get ALL the benefits and learn Scripture together.