Abiding and Surrendering

You guys, let's talk about burnout. This week on Well Talk, I'm getting real about the time I totally maxed myself out trying to balance work and faith. It was a hustle mentality on overdrive, and let me tell you, it wasn't pretty. Here's the thing: somewhere along the way, I unintentionally pushed God to the sidelines. My days were a blur of deadlines and to-do lists, and my connection with Him dwindled. It even got me questioning those super-successful Christian influencers. Were their wins all God, or just sheer willpower? Here's the truth bomb I dropped on the podcast: constant hustle isn't the answer. It's about abiding – choosing to be present with God every day. Prayer, scripture, that quiet time in the morning – these are the practices that keep our faith vibrant, not just another item on the checklist. And for those of you who like a good plan, I even shared some practical tips. Think journaling your goals and desires, then surrendering them to God's will. It's a powerful way to realign ourselves. Look, whether you're a seasoned believer or brand new to the faith, keeping that connection fresh is crucial. Remember that wide-eyed wonder, that feeling of pure love for God you had in the beginning? Let's recapture that! Tune in to the Well Talk episode, and let's rekindle that first love together. Scriptural Text: John 15:7 Matthew 11:28-30 Links: Get The Builders Devotional: https://stan.store/vjohnson0511/p/hey-girl--this-is-for-the-builder-in-you- Follow The Well Woman Inc on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wellwomaninc⁠ Follow Van-Neisha on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vanneisha_johnson⁠ Follow The Well Talk Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SLQXLc9hiy5PJyA8Yzko5 Follow The Well Talk Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-talk/id1425666627 Subscribe to The Well Woman YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WELLwomanTALKS⁠