85. Cultivating a Life You Love: Nurturing What Brings Life

Send us Fan MailHave you ever caught yourself saying, “I used to…”?I used to paint. I used to love brownies. I used to read just because I enjoyed it.Sometimes the things that once brought life to us don’t disappear because we stopped caring. Life simply became full.As we faithfully care for family, work, ministry, relationships, and the responsibilities God has given us, parts of the person he created us to be can slip into the background. And sometimes we begin to assume that because something doesn’t fit right now, it no longer matters.In this episode of Cultivating a Life You Love, Ginger explores what Psalm 1 and Psalm 139 show us about remaining rooted in God while also nurturing the unique ways he created us to receive and express his grace.This isn’t about reclaiming every old hobby, recreating a former season, or adding another expectation to an already full life. It’s about discernment: What is God growing in you now, and where might he be inviting you to make room for what brings life?In this episode, you’ll discover:Why a full season can cause life-giving parts of ourselves to go dormantWhat Psalm 1 teaches us about being rooted, nourished, and fruitful in every seasonWhy the unique ways God created you matterThe difference between laying something down for a season and deciding it no longer mattersHow God can use the things that refresh your soul to become a gift to othersHow one small step can make room for what belongs in this seasonHabit of Hope: Make room for the places where God refreshes your soul.Ask God this week:Where are you inviting me to receive your life more deeply in this season?Is there a part of the person you created me to be that I’ve stopped nurturing?You don’t need to get your old life back. Ask the Lord what fits this season—and take one small step toward what he is inviting you to nurture.___________________________________________________________If this series is helping you think differently about the life God has given you, I’ve created a place where you can keep going.Visit GingerHarrington.com to find the Cultivating a Life You Love series hub, where all six episodes are gathered in one place along with resources to help you put these Habits of Hope into practice.https://gingerharrington.com/habits-of-hope-podcast/a-life-you-love/And if you want to take these ideas deeper, the Cultivating a Life You Love Devotional Journal was created to help you do just that. Get the journal in my new Etsy shop: The Deeper Life Co.https://www.etsy.com/listing/4553647108/christian-devotional-journal-for-womenSupport the showSign up for Ginger’s Newsletter and the Deeper Life CollectionSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/habitsofhopeGet Ginger’s Book: Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life(affiliate link)Ginger's Website: https://gingerharrington.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerharrington/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GingHarringtonLarissa’s Website:https://www.gr8tfulchick.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gr8tfulchick/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gr8tfulchick Habits of Hope Podcast  is for informational and inspirational purposes only. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice—spiritual, medical, legal, or otherwise.