How do you balance ambition and career with trusting God and finding contentment? In this honest conversation, Dot and Cara unpack Paul’s words in Philippians and the misunderstood concept of “doing all things through Christ.” They explore what it looks like to be driven and ambitious while keeping your heart’s true motivation in check. Grab your Bible, journal, and a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Philippians 4:11-13 (0:14)
• How do I balance ambition and career with trusting God and being content? (2:35)
• Jesus was purposeful in his mission, but also made time for people and prayer (4:47)
• No one ever ends their race wishing they had worked more (7:32) 
• Not every open door is a door that God has opened (9:42)
• We have to check our hearts, are you serving God or money? (14:28)
• Pray and ask God to help you keep pure motives and a pure mindset (16:33)
• We need to be very careful of our motives (19:05)

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Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:11-13 (NASB1995) 
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”