EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 6 MIN
Episode 1314: Why Trying Harder Won't Get You There
from Pursuing God with Gene Appel · host Gene Appel
Most of us try to fix our lives the same way, by working harder, pushing more, and trying again. But what if the problem was never your effort? I've come to believe that real purpose was never something we could grind our way into. It shows up when we stop gripping the wheel and hand the keys of our lives over to God. That means letting Jesus not only forgive us, but fill us with His Spirit and lead us into the purpose we were made for. You don't become who you were created to be by trying harder. You become it by finally letting go. So what are you still holding onto?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
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Most of us try to fix our lives the same way, by working harder, pushing more, and trying again. But what if the problem was never your effort? I've come to believe that real purpose was never something we could grind our way into. It shows up when we stop gripping the wheel and hand the keys of our lives over to God. That means letting Jesus not only forgive us, but fill us with His Spirit and lead us into the purpose we were made for. You don't become who you were created to be by trying ha...
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