The Pace of Grace with Kim Avery

Ever felt like you’ve been praying and waiting, only to wonder why nothing is happening? Maybe, just maybe, God is waiting on you to take the next step. In this episode, we’re diving into the surprising ways God answers prayers—not by doing things for us, but by inviting us to partner with Him in the process.

Listen in to:

• Learn how God often invites us into partnership when answering prayers.

• Be encouraged to step out in faith and take action with God, even when it feels uncomfortable.

• Discover biblical examples of how God works with His people to accomplish His plans.

💡Today’s Big Idea:

When God’s waiting for you, do what He wants you to do.

⚡️Today’s Small Step:

Check out our  31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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31 Day Prayer Challenge: Free to members of The Pace of Grace Community

Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery

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I love celebrating those moments when it’s so clear that God answered my prayers. Whether it’s the job offer arriving at the perfect time, a loved one’s health turning around, or that “just when I needed it” phone call from a friend. Those "yes" moments are incredible. But, as much as I cherish those times, they aren’t the full picture. Not by a long shot.

There have been plenty of times when God’s answers seemed more like a "no," or worse, silence. What do we do when our prayers linger unanswered, or the outcome looks so different from what we hoped for? In this episode, I’ll share how I’ve learned to navigate those seasons of waiting and uncertainty, and where I’ve discovered God’s grace in the silence.

Listen in to…

• Gain insight into how God works in our lives even when the answer isn’t what we expected.

• Be encouraged by real-life examples of persistent faith through unanswered prayers.

• Learn two foundational truths to help ground your prayer life in hope and trust.

💡Today’s Big Idea: God is Always at Work, and it’s for our good.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Check out our  31 Day Prayer Challenge for 2025, available to you when you become a member of our Pace of Grace Community.

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LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

31 Day Prayer Challenge: Free to members of The Pace of Grace Community

Book: The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery

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At times, our days can blur together and feel far from the grand dreams we once had. But what if this daily grind—the small, ordinary moments—is exactly where God is at work? What if God is using these moments to shape our hearts and lives in ways we can’t yet see?

Tune in to discover:

• How God is at work in your ordinary, daily life.

• The small, consistent steps that can create lasting impact.

• Encouragement that heart and faithfulness matter more than big achievements.

• How surrender to God’s plan leads to greater purpose than striving for fame.

💡Today’s Big Idea: 

Outcomes are in God’s hands, so I’m free to love the actual life I live.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: 

 Live with freedom and joy today no matter how ordinary it may seem.

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Do your days ever blur together, leaving you wondering where God was in it all? The nightly examen is a simple, reflective practice that helps you end each day with intention—noticing God’s presence and releasing your worries before sleep. This ancient discipline invites us to pause, review the day, and entrust everything into God’s loving care.

In just a few minutes, the examen brings peace and clarity, helping you tie up emotional and spiritual loose ends. It’s a beautiful way to guard your heart and grow in awareness of God’s guidance, even in the ordinary moments.

Tune into this week’s episode to learn the benefits of the nightly examen and simple guidelines to begin practicing it today so that you…

• Cultivate a deeper sense of God’s presence in your daily life

• Create an intentional moment of peace before sleep

• Release the day’s burdens and stresses to God

• Foster gratitude and spiritual growth

• Begin a rhythm of reflecting on what truly matters

💡Today’s Big Idea: The nightly examen can guard our hearts.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Try a nightly examen today.

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QUOTES

 “Spiritual disciplines are the main way we offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. We are doing what we can do with our bodies, our minds, our hearts. God then takes this simple offering of ourselves and does with it what we cannot do, producing within us deeply ingrained habits of peace, love and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Richard Foster

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Season 5 Episode 1: True Transformation: The Unlikely Path of Spiritual Practices Lectio 365 App

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Have you ever felt that gnawing sense of inadequacy when you scroll through social media and see others making what looks like a bigger impact? Had that restless feeling that you should be doing more, making a bigger splash, reaching more people? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too—wrestling with that quiet voice inside asking, “Shouldn’t I be doing something more significant?”

A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a journalist who set out on a journey searching for answers to similar questions. What he found in an unexpected place completely changed his perspective. It left me thinking about how we can find peace and purpose, even in a world that’s constantly pushing for more.

Tune in to hear:

• How to quiet the pressure of "doing more."

• The surprising discovery that changed one journalist’s life.

• How to navigate feelings of inadequacy and find contentment.

• Why stepping back from the "many" might lead you to something deeper.

• Practical tips for embracing a more meaningful approach to your everyday life.

• Sometimes the answer we’re looking for isn’t where we expect to find it.

💡Today’s Big Idea: In a world of many and much, take heart as you serve the one in front of you with great love.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Take the pressure of doing “much” off your shoulders today, and enjoy serving the one in front of you in Jesus’ name.

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Imagine sitting in a small, dimly lit room, your heart pounding as you wait for something painful that may or may not happen—a shock, literally. The uncertainty of not knowing when, or even if, it will strike hangs over you like a storm cloud. Then, you’re presented with a choice: wait it out or press the button and shock yourself right now to end the waiting. What would you do? Surprisingly, a study from the University of Virginia found that many people chose to endure the pain immediately rather than face the discomfort of uncertainty. This fascinating insight gives us a glimpse into how we handle the unknown—and how much we fear it.

What if we could embrace the unknown as a space where we slow down, notice God, and trust the process, rather than rushing into action? Today, we’re exploring how to find peace and grace in seasons where the way forward isn’t clear, and why it’s okay to not have all the answers.

Tune in to learn:

• How to navigate uncertainty with grace and patience.

• Why forcing action can increase stress rather than relieve it.

• The benefits of slowing down and noticing God’s presence in the unknown.

• Practical ways to trust God when you don't have a clear plan.

• How embracing uncertainty can open the door to new possibilities and deeper trust.

• Uncertainty might be uncomfortable, but it’s also where we can experience the wonder of walking with God, one step at a time.

💡Today’s Big Idea: When the way is unclear, God is still near.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Pause in the midst of your uncertainty and just notice and enjoy what God has for you there.

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Have you ever felt like life is a never-ending uphill battle, where every task feels like scaling Mount Everest? You're not alone. Recently, I found myself in that very place—both literally and metaphorically—during a sweltering summer hike. In my determination to power through, I ignored the quiet nudge to take it slow and enjoy the journey. The result? A rather embarrassing episode that left me lying flat in the middle of the street, wondering why I hadn’t just made it easier on myself.

It got me thinking: What if we approached life’s challenges with grace instead of grit? What if we made room for rest, let go of the pressure to always achieve more, and listened to that gentle voice asking, “What if you made this easy?” God’s grace isn’t about doing all the things perfectly. It isn’t even about doing all the things; it’s about knowing when to give ourselves the space to breathe and take the next step with intention. There’s wisdom in that, and today, I’m diving into how we can shift our mindset from striving to thriving by making things easier—not harder.

Tune in to discover how to:

• Tackle one major change at a time to avoid overwhelm.

• Break big goals into smaller, manageable steps.

• Focus on progress over perfection.

• Maintain a sustainable pace for long-term success.

• Schedule rest and reflection to refresh your spirit.

💡Today’s Big Idea: When you can, make it easy.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one area of your life, and find one way to make it easy or at least easier.

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Are you spinning too many plates, trying to keep everyone happy while barely keeping yourself afloat? In this episode, we tackle the dangers of people-pleasing and the profound relief found in resting in God's grace.

Together, we'll explore practical steps to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and learn how to trust in God’s provision over others’ expectations. It’s time to step back, slow down, and welcome God’s grace into the places where we’ve been striving too hard.

Join me to:

• Understand how people-pleasing impacts our spiritual and emotional well-being.

• Learn practical ways to recognize and release the habit of overcommitting.

• Discover how to trust God more deeply in our daily decisions.

• Experience the peace and rest that come from embracing God’s greater grace.]

💡Today’s Big Idea: God’s grace is better than people’s praise.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Ask God to show where you might be seeking people’s praise instead of His ways.

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Have you ever found yourself too busy to celebrate your hard-earned successes? You're not alone. I once skipped my own graduation ceremony, tossing aside the gown and diploma without a second thought. The hustle was all-consuming, and celebrating felt like a waste of time. But looking back, I realize that I missed something important—a moment to pause, praise, and let God’s grace sink deeper into my life. 

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the vital role of celebration in our spiritual journeys. We’ll look at how taking time to acknowledge our “harvests” can transform us, and why God commands us to celebrate even when there’s still work to be done. 

Tune in to discover:

• How celebration can boost your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

• Why celebrating milestones is crucial for maintaining motivation and joy.

• Practical steps to make celebration a regular part of your life, no matter how busy you are.

💡Today’s Big Idea: Celebration brings delight and fuels motivation.

⚡️Today’s Small Step: Choose one milestone in your life to stop, drop, and celebrate.

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Discover the often overlooked yet profoundly transformative power of spiritual practices. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and be more, we’re turning to the ancient, counter-cultural path of slowing down and drawing closer to God through intentional practices. These disciplines are not about adding more tasks to our already full plates; instead, they invite us to experience a deeper, more sustainable life rooted in our relationship with Christ.

Tune in to learn:

• Intentional Connection vs. Mere Activity: How spiritual practices help us prioritize being with God over simply doing more.

• Quality vs. Quantity: The importance of being present with God, focusing on the depth of our relationship rather than the number of activities we perform.

• Sustainable Growth vs. Relentless Pursuits: How integrating spiritual disciplines into our lives promotes steady, long-term growth in our faith.

• Whole-Person Approach: The way these practices nurture every part of our being—mind, body, and spirit—aligning us with God's purposes for a fulfilling life in Christ.

💡Today’s Big Idea: The unlikely path of spiritual practices leads to life.

 ⚡️Today’s Small Step: Join the 8-week Practicing the Way group starting 9/25. It’s free to all members of our Pace of Grace community. Learn more here: www.paceofgrace.com/community

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QUOTES

“Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.”  Richard Foster

“There was a point where I felt utterly burnt out, and I questioned whether true spiritual transformation was even possible. It wasn’t until I embraced practices like Sabbath, simplicity, and silence that I found the rest my soul desperately needed.”  John Mark Comer

"The greatest threat to devotion to Christ is service for Christ." Dallas Willard

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Practicing the Way Group: Learn more at www.PaceOfGrace.Com/community

The Pace of Grace Community: Learn more or join for only $10 a month. No long-term commitment.

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