August 25, 2025

566 // Faith Over Control: Trusting God’s Purpose Above Our Plans (Bible Study and Devotional)

17 minutes

Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a fresh reminder that any day is the right day to begin again with God. We’re stepping into Galatians 1:6–10 and reflecting on what it means to anchor our identity in Christ rather than in the opinions of others. Alongside this study, we’re also leaning into Proverbs 19:21 and the devotional Identity by North Point Community Church—where we’re reminded that we don’t need to be in control, because God already is.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by people-pleasing, drained by false expectations, or exhausted from trying to control every detail of life, this episode will encourage you to release that burden and rest in God’s unlimited perspective. Together, we’ll explore how surrendering control is not weakness but freedom, and why His purpose always prevails—even when our plans don’t.

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Diana Marie

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By Diana Marie | Christian Life Coach and Motivational Speaker

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