Rooted

In this week’s episode, I open up about a current situation I am navigating and walking through this season while dealing with an ex.

The truth is, it’s not about them, but really, what God needs ME to surrender in this season - oof! 

Our feelings are always valid, but they are not always fact, and that can be difficult to keep in mind when someone has hurt us. 

Listen, ya girl was about to pop off and pull up recently, so trust me, I understand. 

If you as well find yourself in a similar season, I really believe this episode is going to resonate with you.

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Getting real and honest with God transforms our relationship with Him. We don’t gain anything by concealing our true feelings about Him, or about our own current situations. Have you gotten radically honest with God?

Have you ever tried to anoint your ex-boyfriend's home? Hi, welcome to Navigating a Necessary Ending!

Letting go can get messy, humans are messy! But thank God for His grace and guidance through it all.

In this episode, I'm opening up about a necessary ending I'm navigating in real-time, and my "missteps" along the way. Through each misstep, I've learned so much about myself. More importantly, I've been able to find and have such grace with myself, which is ultimately the way I was able to let go and walk in the freedom God wants for me.

We're also diving into Exodus and Isaiah! So feel free to grab your Bible and follow along.

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As I've continued to find myself in a pruning season, there are relationships in my life that have changed and/or completely ended. None of this is easy. In fact, at times it's been heartbreakingly hard.

But I can do hard things.

Two things can be true at once: I can love something/someone with all my heart - and also know that I still have to leave.

In this episode, we're unpacking that statement and exploring what it looks like to be on both ends of it.

If you feel led to sow into this ministry:

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What patterns do you continue to battle? What strongholds can't you break through?

We may have vision for "more" or for "better" in our lives, but if we don't actually BELIEVE it - down in our core - then it's just wishing.

Believe and KNOW that you were created for more. You have the Living God within you. Sometimes I think our own potential scares us, so we stay stuck and play small because that is what feels safe.

Following Jesus was never designed to "be safe," so why would I want to live my life this way? I am believing in Bigger because was created for Bigger.

Believing Bigger Devotional: https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Believing-Bigger-Devotional/dp/1644548119/ref=sr_1_1?crid=217RF6EGPI6YM&keywords=100+days+of+believing+bigger+devotional+journal&qid=1680061495&sprefix=believing+bigg%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1

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If you feel led to sow into this ministry:

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Zelle: [email protected]

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"Them not being physically in your life does not mean that they do not take up mental, spiritual, and emotional space within your internal life."

This episode is the "unofficial" part 2 of episode 1, "My Testimony." I shared about the domestic abuse in my parent's relationship, and as a daughter/woman/human being, the ways it impacted me and my life. 

I was faced with the question, "how do I forgive the unforgivable?" In episode 2 of Rooted, we're peeling back the layers of unforgiveness and allowing ourselves to explore what's really at the root of it. More importantly, we're talking about why forgiveness is really about and for you.

If you feel led to sow into this ministry:

Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine

Zelle: [email protected]

Let's stay connected!

IG: @connectedwithkatherine

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Thank you for your support!

**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses abuse and domestic violence.

If you or someone you know needs help, I have included national resources below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: https://www.nrcdv.org

If you are looking for shelters and resources specific to your city, a simple google search will pull up all available resources in your area. If you have specific questions about this, please send me a message and I would be happy to assist further. 

This is the first time I have ever publicly shared my full testimony. I am such a firm believer that God uses everything that happens to us for our good - if we trust Him with it. Please always feel free to message me with any questions or feedback. Thank you for sharing this space with me. 

If you feel led to sow into this ministry:

Venmo: @connectedwithkatherine

Zelle: [email protected]

Let's stay connected!

IG: @connectedwithkatherine

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Website: www.connectedwithkatherine.com

Thank you for your support!

Katherine concludes season 2 of Rooted with recent lessons and revelations that God continues to pour into her through her own healing journey.

She opens up about the experience of having to write a letter to her parent. The four parts she discusses are:

1. This is what you did to me

2. This is how I felt about it at the time

3. This is how it affected my life

4. This is what I want from you now

Through writing the letter, Katherine shares the pain and anger that surfaced as a result. 

How God will absolutely burn bridges with certain people so that they can never walk back across. 

Katherine's decision and journey (so far) with giving up alcohol for the year.

Book: "Quit Like a Woman" by Holly Whitaker

Two Q&A questions at the end!

When we hold onto unforgiveness, we essentially are keeping people "captive." More importantly, we are keeping ourselves spiritually bound to this person.

As a follow-up to the Relationship series that just wrapped up, Katherine hopes this episode on forgiveness and freedom serves as a "missing puzzle piece." As she discusses, we have not truly let go or truly moved on - unless we have truly forgiven.

This is by no means an easy thing to do, and something you may not be ready for at this moment. Katherine hopes if anything this episode will plant a seed that you can use for when you are ready to entertain such a thing.

Don't forget to send in your questions/comments for the Season Finale next episode!

Email: [email protected]

Books:

The Forgiveness Formula, Kathleen Griffin

The Genesis Process, Michael Dye

Ya’ll thought we were done talking about Relationships??

This week, God placed one more episode on Katherine’s heart around the topic of letting go and moving on.

As Katherine discusses in the episode, you can Let Go - but still may not have Moved On. Mmmhhhmm.

Katherine is diving into:

Scripture:

Philippians 3:13

Exodus 14:15

Book:

“Can You Hear Me - Tuning in to the God who speaks” by Brad Jersak

YouTube, Dr. Dharius Daniels:

https://youtu.be/590byoV58Ss