When You’re Afraid to Go All In on Joy: How to Run Free and Feel God’s Pleasure #187
Have you ever found yourself holding back — afraid to give your all because you might fail, grow tired, or fall short?
In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a powerful story about her son — and the life-changing moment when she encouraged him to stop holding back and run free. What happened next will inspire you to trust God’s loving voice and experience the joy of living fully in how He made you.
Learn how Jesus, your ultimate encourager, cheers you on in life’s hardest races — and discover the soul care practice that helps you break free from fear, engage your God-given strengths, and feel His pleasure again.
Key Takeaways:
Why we hold back from living fully and how God invites us to run free
What it means to feel God’s pleasure in doing what He created you to love
The Science behind the power of encouragement — and how cheering changes your brain and emotions
The Science: One soul care step to help you experience joy again and feel motivated this week
Breath Prayer:
Inhale: I lay aside every weight
Exhale: I fix my eyes on Jesus
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