Wow… this hit home. It’s crazy how something that starts small—sometimes even good—can slowly take over without you realizing it. I’ve been there… thinking I was being “disciplined” or “focused,” but really I was just letting fear or the need for control steer my heart.
I love how you reminded us that this isn’t about shame—it’s about freedom. Jesus doesn’t expose the hard stuff to crush us but to set us free. That pause you talked about… I’ve had to learn that too. To stop, breathe, and let Him into those quiet places I’ve been avoiding.
Thank you for this. We need more reminders like this in the Church.
Wow… this hit home. It’s crazy how something that starts small—sometimes even good—can slowly take over without you realizing it. I’ve been there… thinking I was being “disciplined” or “focused,” but really I was just letting fear or the need for control steer my heart.
I love how you reminded us that this isn’t about shame—it’s about freedom. Jesus doesn’t expose the hard stuff to crush us but to set us free. That pause you talked about… I’ve had to learn that too. To stop, breathe, and let Him into those quiet places I’ve been avoiding.
Thank you for this. We need more reminders like this in the Church.
Thank you for reading and sharing, Nicole! I agree, we definitely need more reminders in the Church!