From Striving to Abiding: Building with God, Not for God

27/08/2025 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the difference between striving and abiding. So often, without even realizing it, we approach God like we approach broken or conditional relationships feeling like we have to prove our worth, earn His love, or do enough to keep Him close. But the truth is, His love is unconditional, and when we learn to abide in Him, the fruit of the Spirit begins to flow naturally through our lives (Galatians 5:22–23).We’ll also continue our walk through Nehemiah 2–3, where we see how God provides more than we even ask for, how opposition rises when the work of God begins, and how unity among God’s people brings His plans to life.And don’t miss the new segments! ☕ Coffee Break with Tracie (a heart-to-heart moment of what God’s been showing me) and ✨ Mirror Moments (reflection and journal prompts to carry with you through the week).⸻📒 Show Notes • Coffee Break with Tracy: Striving vs. abiding learning to rest in God’s love instead of trying to earn it. • Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22–23, Nehemiah 2:9–20, Nehemiah 3. • Key Themes: • Abiding produces fruit; striving leaves us empty. • God provides abundantly more than we ask. • Opposition often rises when God’s plans are in motion. • Unity among believers builds what one person cannot. • Mirror Moments (Reflection): 1. Am I striving to earn God’s love, or abiding in the truth that I already have it? 2. Where have I seen God provide more than I asked for in my life? 3. In what ways can I join others in unity to build what God has put His hand on?