When we let go of the relentless pursuit of approval and the pressure to meet impossible standards, we open our hearts to the grace and freedom that God offers. In Christ, we find our worth, not in our achievements or how others perceive us, but in being loved unconditionally. Living out this true identity means resting in His love, trusting in His plan, and allowing His peace to replace the anxiety of striving. It's in this surrender that we discover the profound beauty of being who God created us to be—imperfect, yet perfectly loved.

Keywords

faith, childhood, high achiever, perfectionism, legalism, marriage, ministry, postpartum depression, friendship, faith, Celebrate Recovery, brain cancer, hope, strength, wilderness, children's books, Bible study, Numbers, healing

Takeaways

• Growing up in a believing home can have a profound impact on one's faith journey.
• High achievers and perfectionists may struggle with legalism and finding grace.
• Postpartum depression is a real and challenging experience for many new mothers.
• Authentic friendships and support can make a significant difference in navigating life's challenges.
• It's important to find and embrace one's own voice and not compare oneself to others. Celebrate Recovery can provide a supportive community for sharing struggles and finding hope.
• In the midst of the wilderness, it is important to lean on God's grace and continue to seek Him.
• Asking God for healing and claiming His promises is not a lack of faith, but a demonstration of trust in His character.
• The book of Numbers in the Bible contains meaningful narratives that can deepen our understanding of God's character and our own journey of faith.

Chapters

00:00 | The Beginning

02:54 | Navigating High Achiever Tendencies and Legalism

08:55 | The Challenges of Postpartum Depression

19:04 | Friendship and Support in Life's Challenges

30:00 | Finding and Embracing Your Own Voice

33:45 | Finding Hope in Celebrate Recovery

38:12 | Experiencing Surrender and Healing in Celebrate Recovery

43:53 | Walking Through the Wilderness of Brain Cancer

57:06 | Writing Children's Books and a Bible Study on Numbers

01:08:07 | Crafting the Perfect Beautiful Day

Links
Lauren's Website: www.laurenchandler.com
With Us In The Wilderness Bible Study: https://shorturl.at/nwnaW
Steadfast Love Book: https://shorturl.at/zQbZN
Praise Him! Book: https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/praise-him/
Goodbye to Goodbyes Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1784983772/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_T-n3BbA3GXZPN
Lauren's Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-chandler/292705910