In episode 22 of the Flourish In Grace Podcast, I had the honor and privilege of chatting with my dear friend Faith St.Juliette. In our conversation, we talked about Breaking the Mold. There are so many people who find themselves stuck in toxic cycles that stem from many things, known and unknown, and never see the way out or even have the courage to break free.

Tune in to our conversation to hear Faith's story, I'm sure you will be encouraged in such a powerful way. Enjoy!

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Connect with Faith St. Juliette: https://lnk.bio/faithstjules

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We do not exist only to exist. We have a great purpose, and He has given us gifts and talents to help us fulfill and live out that purpose, and we will not know what it is and how to steward it well without consulting God.

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Have you ever had a dream to pursue something that seemed impossible? Has God ever given you a desire to do something, only to find yourself crippled with fear and uncertainty? Rest assured, you are not alone. If we are honest, sometimes it seems easier to not follow through with what we know to do, but as you know, that's not what God had in mind. When we push past fear and anxiety that comes along with uncertainty and seek God regarding all that He has placed in us, undoubtedly we will see the incredible impact that God intended.  

In this video, I share 4 questions that can help you take the necessary practical steps toward pursuing your God-given desires and dreams.

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“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23-24

Have you ever encountered something that you should've probably addressed at that moment, but chose not to because you thought it wasn't that big of a deal? In this episode, I am talking about getting rid of the "little foxes" that can ruin the vineyards of our heart, mind, and soul. Don’t underestimate the little things, because they can cause big issues later on down the road.

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When you are faced with unexpected opposition or overwhelmed with the pressures of life, what course of action do you take? When you are faced with something that attempts to still your joy, what do you do to keep your head above the waves? In this episode, I am talking about encouraging yourself in the Lord. God is continuously at work in our lives, but often times we are distracted by the many obstacles that we are faced with and it seems difficult to see the light of day and self-encouragement is the last thing on our minds. However, it is in those very moments that I would encourage you to go back to what God spoke to you.

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For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. Happy is the person who trusts in you, Lord of Armies! [Psalm 84:11-12]

God has many blessings in store for you my friend and He wants you to obtain them, not because you deserve them, but because He loves you and He is Good. So, leave the old behind and step into the new. Allow God to close those doors to what was and lead you into what will be. He is Good and He can be trusted.

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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us" Hebrews 12:1

God's will for our lives can be a bit difficult to pinpoint at times. This is so, not because God has a hard time telling us what it is, but because we have so many distractions (good and bad). Other times, His will may be hard to grasp because we don't want to let go of our own will.  In the episode, I am talking about seeking the will of God and running the race that He has placed before.  One thing that you can be sure of is that God's will for you is perfect, and it is good, no matter what your feelings tell you. Trust the process, be obedient, and keep running.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths [Proverbs 3:5-6]. 

Uncertainty has a way of demobilizing us keeping us from moving forward into all that God has for us. He wants us to trust Him with every area of life, but honestly, sometimes that can be a difficult thing to do because we do not know the complete details or have the definite of how it will all work out. Trusting takes heart and is never dependent upon what you can see, it is built upon what you know to be true. What I know to be true is that God can be trusted and this a truth that I pray you take to heart.

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Ephesians 2: 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

It is really easy to get caught up with the idea of "trying to find ourselves" because that is what the culture encourages. This encouragement caused many to fall deeper into a whirlpool of confusion as it pertains to their identity. Throughout the Bible, the scriptures speak about identity and consistently remind us of who are and how we were created. In the book of Genesis, the very first reminder tells us that we were made in the image and likeness of God, meaning that we were designed to bear the image of our creator. 

Satan's greatest plot is to convince us that we are not who God created us to be and sends all types of distractions to distort our view of our true identity. You are loved by the creator of the heavens and earth, and His thoughts of you as he formed you in your mother's womb where good and driven by love. In 

In this episode, I am just sharing my thoughts on "the art of being". I pray that it blesses you.

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As a single woman, I've often found myself praying for God to bless me with a husband. Sometimes the waiting seems so unbearable and it causes me to questions God's course of actions regarding that part of my life. I will be honest, I have had a lot of conversations with Him regarding this specific topic and I am always left with a sense of peace and assurance that there is great purpose in my waiting.

This part 2 of my conversation with my friend Jenny Nix about singleness, waiting, and God's timing. I pray that it blesses you!