When Effort Stops Working

Episode 9 of the The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery podcast, hosted by Kim Avery, titled "When Effort Stops Working" was published on March 3, 2026 and runs 15 minutes.

March 3, 2026 ·15m · The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

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Episode Description

Have you ever found yourself doing everything right… and still feeling empty?

Praying. Serving. Showing up. Staying disciplined.
And yet, somewhere along the way, your joy thinned, your prayer life flattened, and your soul grew tired.

This episode is a gentle invitation to step back from the cliff edge and look at the quiet forks in the road we all face long before anything falls apart. Not the dramatic moments that make headlines, but the small, everyday choices that slowly shape our lives for better or worse.

Together, we explore why effort eventually stops working, why slowing down feels so risky, and how making space may be the most faithful choice we can make.

In this episode, we explore:

Why faithful effort can still lead to spiritual exhaustion
The quiet forks in the road that shape us long before burnout or collapse
Why stillness and waiting feel risky, inefficient, and even irresponsible
How spiritual practices create space rather than produce results
What Jesus' rhythms of withdrawal reveal about a grace-shaped life

💡Today's Big Idea: God doesn't ask me to fix myself. He asks me to make room.

⚡️Today's Small Step: If this episode stirred a longing for a quieter, more grace-filled way of living, you're warmly invited to join us for our Sacred Rhythms study inside the Pace of Grace Community. We're moving slowly, one practice at a time, creating space to listen, reflect, and notice where God may be inviting us to live with greater intention. You can learn more at paceofgrace.com/community.

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