In this message, Sarah explores what hard seasons can bring about. Trusting God through suffering allows him to use the bad for good and "squeeze" from us something even greater than we ever thought possible.

Let not my pain be wasted, but also, don't let me grow complacent with my good fruit, or worse, live so afraid of losing what I have that I don't multiply what I've been given. May we be rooted, grounded and strengthened to grow wild with kingdom purpose all the days of our life.

If you've been in an endless search for solutions, be inspired to know you carry more options in your own hands as a Christian than you may realize. I hope this message inspires you and empowers you to grow to become a version of yourself that you have never been before.

We are made to lead TRULY "fruitful" lives. But what exactly does mean? What does that look like? How do we put our faith to work and our work to faith?

We've been learning how to turn fully to God to find more freedom and order in life (from the previous studies on "People Pleasing")-- so, now what do we "do" from here?

Now that we are connected to Truth, all filled up with Light, we are capable of leading TRULY "fruitful" lives. And what exactly does mean; what does that look like? How do we put our faith to work and our work to faith?

In this episode, Sarah and Natalie explore the answer to this question, by first establishing an important foundation: your WORTH. Jesus proved all our lives to be worthy of such significance. It is essential that we know and understand what he did for us on the cross and why in order to build a fruitful life and legacy.

Part two on getting free from PEOPLE PLEASING! Hallelujah, right? Cuz that's exhausting, and it lacks purpose. However, we ARE called to be pleasing to God, looking to him above all others- observing and honoring his commandments out of our LOVE for him. But let's get clear: pleasing God does not necessarily mean looking perfectly religious. In this bold conversation, Natalie and Sarah discuss how Jesus teaches us to live pleasing God as opposed to living to please people--discussing what that has been like in their lives; how turning to him above all others has actually led them to discover more passion for serving others. It's about more than duty alone.

Be sure to listen to part one first for context.

Be sure to listen to the first People Pleasing episode to get the most out of this message. This is part 2 because there was still more to say! We find freedom when we realize we are not made to please people. Hallelujah right? It's exhausting. However, we are called to be pleasing to God, looking to him above all others. But, pleasing God does not mean being perfectly religious. Natalie and Sarah discuss what it means to Please God...verses pleasing to people... and how turning to him above all others leads us to truly serve others out of a true desire-- with joy and excitement rather than expectation and duty.

Be inspired in new beginnings to keep your eyes on the one who creates new, good things with good purpose in mind.

Does it shock you that you can be free from pleasing other people's expectations of you? Listen to this conversation with Sarah and Natalie on what "people pleasing" means from a biblical angle. Learn to put God in the driver's seat, and discover freedom and purpose.

How can Wonder get us closer to the Living God? It's all about the eyes. Because what we look at is what we see... seems obvious, right? But there is much to explore when it comes to what we see. Dive in deep and discover how childlike wonder can bring us closer to the Living God today.

In this conversation you will be prompted to hit the pause button for moment to listen to music-- an opportunity for worship and heart/mind preparation. Sarah also leads us through meditation prayers to help shift focus, and seek, find and keep the wonder of God in our daily lives.

music:

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" Lauren Daigle

"Defender" Rita Springer

Be inspired to look up to God's presence through times of grief and hardship. Sarah and Natalie reflect on the "Garden Work" painting; an illustration of Sarah's testimony and the story of how this Garden grew.

This is a story of God’s faithfulness when our expectations do not follow through . While this my own personal testimony, it's also a depiction of what God is capable of growing in all of our lives when we turn to him with an open heart.  I hope it encourages you, especially if you find yourself facing loss.

-Sarah