Balancing Expectations and Identity in Faith with Rose Ward

In this episode of Steps to Trusting, Erin Michele and guest Rose Ward explore letting go of societal and self-imposed expectations, and finding true identity in what God says about us. Rose shares her ministry journey helping Christian women overcome spiritual stagnation, practical steps for deepening one's relationship with God, and setting healthy boundaries. They discuss the ACTS prayer model, the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit, and the significance of maintaining joy and peace even in challenging times. Biblical references such as Philippians 4 and Psalm 143:8 are highlighted, along with information about Rose’s ministry and upcoming book release.We would love to hear from you.  Connect with Erin Michele Smith at www.erinmichele.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepstotrusting/ Connect with Rose you can go to her personal blog www.ministrymoms.org to access her free content.If you love clean fiction reading and would like to be a part of Rose’s current Author Journey, you can join her by going to www.roseward.org and subscribe to find out more about her latest fiction book “Prophecy Changer." The book is for both youth and adults. Time stamps00:00 Welcome to Steps to Trusting00:41 Introducing Rose Ward and Her Ministry01:14 Finding Balance in Ministry and Life02:58 Heart Checks and Identity in Christ04:51 Listening to the Holy Spirit05:17 Practical Steps to Deepen Your Relationship with God06:35 Managing Expectations and Boundaries13:40 The Power of Joy and Overcoming Hardships16:52 ACTS Prayer Guide and Spiritual Growth28:41 Final Thoughts and Resources29:34 Closing Prayer and Farewell