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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