The Simple Shift: Transitioning to a Life of True Significance | Ep. 024

Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins

Have you ever felt like your life lacks significance, despite what you read in Scripture? Is it difficult for you to believe that your life is meaningful in God’s eyes? In today’s episode, Vivian Cumins is joined by Rachael Adams, a business owner and author who felt for many years that her life was only valuable when she was accomplishing the things on her to-do list. This even worked itself into her relationship with God, as Rachael began believing that her worth was wrapped up in achievement, and God was most proud of her when she was most successful.

After seeking Scripture, Rachael realized that this internalized belief was a tool that the enemy was using to deter her from God’s true plans for her life. Vivian and Rachael discuss the reality that so many Christian women feel the same way, and believe that their lives and efforts don’t truly matter unless they are successful in one way or another. For many women, this fear or self-doubt prevents them from using the gifts that God has granted them, so Rachael encourages listeners to cherish small beginnings and seek guidance from the Lord.

God’s love is not contingent on achievement, but He has great plans for His children, and for many, the fear of failure prevents us from beginning anything. Instead of focusing your energy on what you can do, focus on what God is going to do. Ultimately, the things we accomplish are not for personal glory, but should be for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom, and any labor done in and for the Lord is not in vain.

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Rachael Adams is a speaker, host of The Love Offering Podcast, and author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. Rachael grew up in an entrepreneurial family and was a stay-at-home mom who struggled for many years with feeling like her life wasn’t significant. After seeking Scripture to help her overcome her internalized need for success and productivity, Rachael discovered her passion for helping women recognize their God-given purpose and significance.

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“Our whole lives are God’s training ground, and He’s preparing us with every single conversation and experience.” - Rachael Adams

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