9. Strong. Confident. His. The Heart Behind the Mission

Last year was a very hard year for me, I haven't shared this publicly, but I had to have multiple surgeries. Without going into a lot of detail, the result was a medical malpractice lawsuit.  Faced with a long ugly process, and little, if any reward, I felt God telling me to drop it, to trust Him, and to move on with my life. The moment I did, the floodgates of clarity, creativity and energy poured in. God put a new song in my heart and lit a fire in my soul.  The morning after I let it go, while I was in prayer, I felt called to finish a big dream I'd had for years  – write a faith and fitness devotional. With 20 years in the fitness industry, as a cover model, competitor and writer, I wanted to share how complete surrender of my appetite, fitness goals, and body image issues were the game changer. The difference Jesus made in my fitness was a lasting answer, and I've wanted to share for years. (to learn more about this, go here.) https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit So...I woke up every morning with a mind full of words and a heart full of purpose. The minute I put my fingers on the keyboard, the words poured out. Isaiah 61:3 sums up my experience perfectly, God gives us beauty for ashes…  God takes our pain, trials and failures and makes something beautiful out of them. Just when it seems impossible or too much to bare, He makes a way and gives you a new start. If that sounds like you today, I pray you're reinvigorated with hope. Come take my free Strong. Confident. His. mini course, here.  https://kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout  I know you're going to find so much faith-filled value and inspiration from this episode. I'd love to hear from you. Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support and encourage more Christian women (just like you) to gain control over food, rely on God's strength and see themselves confidently through His eyes. Click here, or find me on apple podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate five stars, and select "Write a Review."  Then make sure to tell me how this encouraged you today, and you're automatically entered into my Power Up Weekly Challenge! Also, if you haven't yet, subscribe to the podcast. I add devotional episodes each week, if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss them. Subscribe here on Apple Podcasts! When you do, I'll be picking one winner every week to do either a 10-minute coaching call, get a copy of my Best-selling Christian Fitness Book: Faith Inspired Transformation, a copy of my Faith Inspired Transformation Workout Series or some fun Christian swag.  You're not alone on this journey! Together we are... Strong. Confident.His. Until next week... From my heart to yours, God bless! Kim Links Mentioned in this Episode: Learn with me: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/free-resources https://www.kimdolanleto.com/fit  Strong. Confident. His. Free Mini Course: https://kim-dolan-leto.mykajabi.com/offers/rfNp3pwt/checkout