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54: Excellence in the Midst of Darkness
Have you ever felt like you were drowning under the weight of impossible circumstances? That moment when life piles on more than any human could possibly handle?
A military wife shares her raw, unfiltered journey through the perfect storm of overwhelm: solo parenting three children under five during a pandemic while preparing for an overseas move, only to face an unexpected second deployment just after reunion. Her breaking point reveals a profound truth many of us miss when we're struggling to keep our heads above water.
The most powerful revelation comes not in finding extraordinary strength within herself, but in surrendering to the reality that excellence in difficult seasons flows from connection, not striving. "Apart from me, you can do nothing," Jesus' words from John 15 illuminate the path forward when we've reached the end of ourselves.
Through vivid storytelling and vulnerable reflection, we discover how abiding in Christ transforms our understanding of excellence during life's heaviest moments. This isn't about pushing through on willpower or maintaining a perfect façade when everything is falling apart. It's about the counterintuitive truth that our darkest moments of overwhelm can become the very places where God's strength is most perfectly displayed.
Whether you're currently walking through a season of overwhelming circumstances or supporting someone who is, these insights offer both practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—don't come through our striving but through our abiding. When life feels too heavy to bear, perhaps excellence looks different than we imagined.
Take heart from Psalm 61 and remember that even when your heart is faint, there is a rock higher than yourself. Your circumstances may be overwhelming, but you are never alone in them. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they don't have to face their overwhelm alone.
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You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
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By LeanneHave you ever felt like you were drowning under the weight of impossible circumstances? That moment when life piles on more than any human could possibly handle?
A military wife shares her raw, unfiltered journey through the perfect storm of overwhelm: solo parenting three children under five during a pandemic while preparing for an overseas move, only to face an unexpected second deployment just after reunion. Her breaking point reveals a profound truth many of us miss when we're struggling to keep our heads above water.
The most powerful revelation comes not in finding extraordinary strength within herself, but in surrendering to the reality that excellence in difficult seasons flows from connection, not striving. "Apart from me, you can do nothing," Jesus' words from John 15 illuminate the path forward when we've reached the end of ourselves.
Through vivid storytelling and vulnerable reflection, we discover how abiding in Christ transforms our understanding of excellence during life's heaviest moments. This isn't about pushing through on willpower or maintaining a perfect façade when everything is falling apart. It's about the counterintuitive truth that our darkest moments of overwhelm can become the very places where God's strength is most perfectly displayed.
Whether you're currently walking through a season of overwhelming circumstances or supporting someone who is, these insights offer both practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—don't come through our striving but through our abiding. When life feels too heavy to bear, perhaps excellence looks different than we imagined.
Take heart from Psalm 61 and remember that even when your heart is faint, there is a rock higher than yourself. Your circumstances may be overwhelming, but you are never alone in them. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they don't have to face their overwhelm alone.
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Red Aspen - Skip the salon appointment and shop here for hands that are hardworking AND elegant.
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.