Rooted + Rested - Embracing Peace And Rest Through Faith And Self-Care...and a touch of Lavender

Have you ever finally said yes to God — only to feel unsettled when nothing happens right away?

In Episode 3 of Rooted + Rested, we continue our Esther series in Esther 5, exploring what happens after obedience. Esther has already made the courageous decision to approach the king, yet instead of rushing the outcome, she waits. She listens. She moves with discernment.

This episode is an invitation for anyone who feels anxious in the space between obedience and results. We talk about how waiting is not weakness, fear, or failure — but often wisdom. Just because God opens a door doesn’t mean we’re meant to rush through it.

You’ll be encouraged to slow your breath, release pressure, and trust that God is still working behind the scenes, even when nothing seems to be changing.

We also share a gentle self-care practice using the Peace Hydro Mist, a calming lavender spray designed to help you pause, breathe, and rest in God’s presence while you wait.

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Sometimes God places us exactly where we need to be… but we still feel completely unready. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we dive into Esther 4 — the pivotal moment when fear meets faith, and courage becomes a choice.

We reflect on how God positions us for such a time as this, even before we fully understand why. You’ll hear encouragement for those seasons when stepping forward feels impossible, and gentle reminders that obedience doesn’t mean the absence of fear.

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Take a deep breath, let God’s presence surround you, and discover how to move from hesitation to trust in your own “for such a time as this” moment.

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In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we begin a short series on Esther, a woman whose story beautifully reveals God’s faithfulness and perfect timing. Through Esther 2:1–18 (NIV), we reflect on how God works behind the scenes in ordinary moments — long before we understand His plans.

Esther’s life began quietly. She was an orphan, living under the care of her cousin Mordecai, faithfully obeying and trusting God one day at a time. Yet God was already preparing her heart, positioning circumstances, and orchestrating favor for a purpose far greater than she could imagine.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that faithfulness in the small, unseen moments matters. Even when life feels ordinary or uneventful, God is at work.

You’ll be guided through:

A Scripture reading from Esther 2:1–18 (NIV)

A gentle reflection on God’s sovereignty and faithfulness

A calming self-care moment to help you rest in God’s presence

A closing prayer to release control and trust God’s timing

If you’re feeling weary, uncertain, or unseen, this episode offers encouragement to trust that God’s faithful work is unfolding — even now.

What if the way you finish this year matters more than how much you accomplished?

In this final episode of the Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace series, we slow down and reflect on the journey we’ve taken through the Lord’s Prayer — not as a routine prayer, but as a rhythm for meeting with God in everyday life, work, and decision-making.

Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored how Jesus’ words can guide us into deeper peace:

Beginning with adoration and worship

Surrendering our plans to God’s will

Trusting Him for daily provision

Receiving forgiveness and restoration

Asking for strength to walk in obedience

Ending where we began — with worship and trust in God’s power

This episode is not about doing more.

Whether you’re a business owner, a caregiver, a mother, or simply a woman longing for rest, this episode invites you to pause, kneel, and place everything back into God’s hands — remembering that He is sovereign, and we are stewards of the life and work He invites us into.

You’ll also hear how you can continue using this prayer rhythm beyond the series, and how to download the Rooted + Rested 7-Week Reflection Guide to revisit anytime.

✨ End the year with worship.

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This is Week 6 of our 7-week Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace series, where we walk through the Lord’s Prayer to bring rest, clarity, and spiritual guidance to your daily life and work.

In this episode, we focus on the final line:

Discover how to:

Release control and stop carrying burdens that aren’t yours

Trust God’s authority over your life, decisions, and business

Rest in His power and wisdom, rather than your own effort

Reflect on how God’s glory can be evident in even the small details of your work and daily life

I’ll share lessons from my lavender farm, including what it’s like to release control over things that aren’t growing as expected, and how this mirrors trusting God with our own lives and decisions.

Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur, a woman balancing family and work, or simply someone looking to live more peacefully, this episode will guide you in surrendering your worries, embracing obedience, and resting in God’s sovereign plan.

Listen, reflect, and take notes as you learn to live a life rooted in God’s peace.

Don’t forget — you can download the full 7-week Rooted + Rested reflection guide at saltandlightbox.com to follow along each week with prompts, self-care ideas, and journal space.

Welcome to Episode 30 and Week 5 of our series Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace. Today we’re leaning into a powerful line from the Lord’s Prayer:

“Lead us not into temptation.”

For busy Christian women — moms, entrepreneurs, leaders, and women carrying a lot — temptation often looks less like rebellion and more like returning to old patterns God already pruned away: overworking, striving, fear-driven decisions, people-pleasing, or slipping back into rhythms that steal peace.

In this episode, I share a true lavender lesson from my farm about how cutting back the struggling branches leads to new, stronger growth… and how God lovingly does the same in our spiritual lives. This is a gentle, encouraging invitation to stay aligned with His will, follow through on what He’s already shown you, and trust Him to strengthen every step of obedience.

If you’ve been feeling pulled backward, wrestling with old habits, or struggling to stay consistent with what God asked of you… this episode will help you take your next faithful step with confidence and peace.

Don’t forget — you can download the free 7-week “Rooted + Rested” resource at saltandlightbox.com to follow along with the series.

In Episode 29 of the Rooted + Rested podcast, we dive into Week 4 of our 7-week series on the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on forgiveness: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

Forgiveness is more than a concept — it’s a daily practice that clears the weight of guilt, resentment, and past mistakes so your heart can breathe freely. This week, Lisa reflects on how forgiveness works in everyday life, including motherhood, work, and personal growth, and how it opens space for God’s presence and provision.

Drawing inspiration from her lavender fields, Lisa compares pruning plants to clearing our hearts: removing what blocks growth allows light, rest, and peace to flourish. Listeners are invited to reflect on God’s forgiveness, release what no longer serves them, and extend grace to others — creating a freer, more peaceful prayer life.

Whether you’re a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or simply a woman seeking to grow spiritually, this episode offers practical reflection prompts, Scripture-based insight, and encouragement to pause, pray, and let go.

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Welcome to Episode 28 of Rooted + Rested, and Week 3 of our 7-week series, A Season of Peace. In this episode, we focus on the line from the Lord’s Prayer:

“Give us this day our daily bread.”

Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35), and this week we explore how He provides for our hearts, our needs, and our daily responsibilities — whether in business, family, or life’s daily decisions. Learn how to bring your questions, ideas, and decisions to Him one day at a time, rest in His presence, and trust that He will provide exactly what you need for today.

You’ll also receive gentle guidance for journaling, reflection prompts, and a simple prayer to help you align with His provision each day.

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This episode is for women seeking rest, peace, and clarity in their everyday lives — whether you’re a business owner, a mom, or someone simply longing to experience God’s daily provision.

In Episode 27 of Rooted + Rested — and Week 2 of the 7-week “Rooted + Rested: A Season of Peace” series — Lisa shares the powerful question that transformed the way she prays, works, and listens for God:

“Lord… what am I doing that You never asked me to do?”

This episode gently guides you into the heart of surrender. Whether you’re a business owner, a mom navigating full days, or a woman longing to feel lighter and more rooted in God’s peace, this conversation will help you pause and ask the hard but freeing questions that lead to real clarity.

Through a story from her lavender field — and the surprising way bunnies nibble at old branches — Lisa shows how even small things can quietly drain our energy and peace. And sometimes, God asks us to put down things He once asked us to carry, simply because that season is over.

This week, we explore what it truly means to pray:

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done…”

And how aligning your heart with His will clears space for identity, purpose, and deep peace.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re hopping from idea to idea, burning energy but not building anything that truly lasts, this episode will speak right to your heart. I open with a story from my lavender field — and the bunnies who taught me more about my business than I expected. Their constant hopping, nibbling, and creating chaos became a picture of what I was doing in my own work: moving fast, doing “all the things,” but rarely slowing down enough to hear what God actually wanted.

This is the first episode in our 7-week Rooted + Rested series, where we walk through the Lord’s Prayer line by line to help busy Christian women, entrepreneurs, and overwhelmed moms end the year with peace instead of exhaustion.

This week, we begin with adoration — the words Jesus taught us to pray:

I share what it looks like to have “business meetings with the Lord,” why I start each one by worshiping Him, and how this simple shift changed the way I work, plan, and rest. When we begin with adoration, our striving quiets, our anxiety softens, and our hearts become aligned with His presence instead of our pressure.

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May this episode help you slow down, breathe deeply, and kneel before the One who leads your life and your work with love.