Ep. 44 Letting Jesus Find You in the New Year
Release Date: 01/07/2025
Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
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info_outlineHey friend, have you ever started the New Year with grand goals only to feel doubt and confusion creeping in just a week later? You’re not alone. Many of us set those lofty New Year's resolutions and quickly find ourselves wondering, "Can I really do this?"
This week on the Nourish to Bloom Podcast (episode 44, just saying!), I delved into a transformative perspective that might just shift the way you approach your goals. Spoiler alert: It’s all about letting Jesus find you, even in those messy, doubt-filled moments.
Here's the thing that stood out to me the most...
I explored Heather Kim’s Advent devotional, Encountering Emmanuel, and her unique take on the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Instead of just thinking about the lost sheep as a wayward soul, she invites us to consider those lost parts within ourselves – parts that need Jesus's healing touch.
Think about it – what if those parts of you that feel distant or doubting are just areas that haven’t yet encountered the Lord’s full love?
Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect to hear inside Episode 44 of the Nourish to Bloom Podcast 👀:
🌟 A new interpretation of the Parable of the Lost Sheep through Heather Kim’s Advent devotional
🐑 Maybe it’s your fear of failure, or the comparison game you play, or even a hidden dream you’re scared to pursue.
🗺 How to identify parts of your life that feel distant from the Lord’s love and bring them into His fold
🙏 Practical steps to invite Jesus into the hidden or fearful parts of your heart
🤗 How setting goals with God’s guidance can transform your life
✏️ The importance of integrating faith into your New Year's resolutions for a holistic approach to wellness
Here’s the key to a more joyful, peaceful and fulfilled life: By identifying these "lost sheep" within us and actively inviting Jesus into those spaces, we experience His transformative love. This isn’t just about setting goals; it’s about integrating and healing parts of us that need His touch.
Friend, you are capable of incredible growth and transformation, even when doubt and fear try to tell you differently.
📣 Exciting news! I'm hosting a Goal Setting with God workshop starting the first week of February. For four weeks, we'll dive deep into aligning your goals with God’s vision, identifying obstacles, and crafting a detailed action plan. Teaching, coaching, Q&A—all designed to help you thrive in 2025!
So friends, if you’re ready to invite the Lord into your New Year's goals and discover the beauty of aligning every part of your life with His love, tune in now. Let’s make this year one of profound spiritual and personal growth.
Remember, beauty held is the seed, beauty shared is the flower. It’s your time to bloom! 🌸 Let’s get started!
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