The Idol of Getting It Right: Lent, Homeschooling, and Trusting God
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Show Notes
Why is it so hard to choose what to do for Lent?
Why do we (me included!) put so much pressure on ourselves to pick the perfect sacrifice… the one thing that will finally move the needle… the one decision that will change everything?
If you're a homeschool mama who finds herself stuck in indecision, or piling on five spiritual (or non spiritual!) goals because you're afraid one won't be "enough," this episode is for you.
Today, I'm talking about the hidden idol of getting it right. The subtle fear that if we choose wrong, it won't count. The quiet pressure to optimize our holiness, our motherhood, even our Lent.
But what if the deeper invitation isn't about choosing the perfect sacrifice?
What if it's about slowing down… noticing the common thread beneath all your goals… and learning to trust God more than you distrust yourself?
In this episode, you'll learn:
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Why you struggle to follow through (even with good, holy goals)
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How to identify the deeper "why" beneath your long list of improvements
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The spiritual shift from striving to surrender
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Simple thoughts you can practice to build trust with God
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How presence and surrender, not perfection, draws you closer to Him
Lent isn't about misery. It isn't about proving yourself. It isn't about finally becoming the flawless version of you.
It's about union. Trust. Surrender. And setting down the idols that stand between you and the Lord.
If you struggle with keeping Lent simple, doable, and sustainable, grab your earbuds and join me for: The Idol of Getting It Right: Lent, Homeschooling, and Trusting God.