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Feeling spiritually drained? You're not alone. That exhaustion isn't a sign of weakness—it's a signal that you've been carrying more than you were meant to carry alone.

Most believers who pour themselves out for others eventually reach a point where their own spiritual tanks run empty. The real challenge isn't just external noise—it's the internal weight of expectations, responsibilities, and the guilt that comes from feeling spiritually inadequate. Isaiah reminds us that "in quietness and trust is your strength," but that quietness doesn't just happen naturally in our overstimulated world.

In this soul-nourishing episode, we explore seven biblical affirmations that combat spiritual exhaustion, including "God's strength is made perfect in my weakness" and "I don't need to earn rest; I receive it as a gift from God." You'll discover a simple 15-minute devotional routine designed for real life, learn how sensory anchors like biblical essential oils can create sacred moments throughout your day, and understand why setting boundaries around your spiritual practices isn't selfish—it's sacred.

Whether you're a prayer warrior, caregiver, or someone who simply feels disconnected from God amid life's demands, this episode offers practical tools to reclaim your connection with the divine. Because your spiritual wellbeing matters, and you don't have to navigate this journey alone.

Ready to transform your relationship with God? Schedule your Aroma of Christ coaching hour today at PaulaBehrens.com/coaching and discover how to make your devotional life both meaningful and sustainable.

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What does it truly mean to make disciples when everything around you feels like it's crumbling? After enduring the harrowing hours while waiting for my twin grandchildren to reunite with their parents during the devastating Guadalupe River flood, I've reflected deeply on that question. And thus arrived at the explanation that the Great Commission wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for every believer for all times.

When Jesus said "Go and make disciples of all nations," He was establishing the foundation for our purpose on earth. This call to discipleship means surrendering everything: heart, soul, mind, and strength to Christ. It's a complete identity transformation that happens through the power of the Holy Spirit shaping us for His work.

Jesus didn't choose His followers based on impressive credentials. He selected ordinary people—tax collectors and fishermen—who were simply willing to say yes. God isn't searching for perfection in us either; He's looking for availability.

Discipleship happens in the quiet corners of everyday life: bedtime prayers with your children, conversations over coffee with friends, or mentoring someone who's struggling. When we embrace this sacred commission, even our interruptions become divine appointments.

The path isn't without cost. Jesus spoke clearly about placing Him above everything else—even family. This doesn't mean abandoning our responsibilities, but centering Christ in everything. Sometimes this requires stepping away from relationships that hinder the gospel or showing up for others while your own heart is breaking. Yet even in our pain, we remain called.

Let's rise up in faithfulness, making disciples not out of obligation, but because we've experienced the profound love of the One who commissioned us.

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What happens when the crisis you're walking through leaves you questioning God? How do you pray when words fail you? This deeply personal episode takes you into the heart of a grandmother's wait to learn that her grandchildren were finally reunited with family during the catastrophic Guadalupe flash flood of July 4, 2025.

Between the cracks of this terrifying story emerges a profound truth about spiritual growth: it often happens not despite our storms but directly through them. God doesn't wait for us to be strong—He meets us in our unraveling. You'll discover how a colleague's foreshadowing dream reveals God's advance preparation, mobilizing intercession before the crisis even began.

From this crucible experience emerge five spiritual anchors anyone can hold onto during life's storms: breath prayers that steady your nervous system, scripture repetition that grounds your mind, intentional God-sightings that open your spiritual eyes, worship music that speaks when you cannot, and sacred aromas that offer sensory reminders of God's presence.

Whether you're currently navigating choppy waters or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honest companionship for the journey. Remember: your pain is not wasted. Your prayers, no matter how messy, are heard. When the floods rise—literally or figuratively—you are still held, still seen, and God remains right there with you in the messy middle of it all.

Ready to rebuild your spiritual rhythm after your own storm? Book an Aroma of Christ coaching hour and discover how to create simple, life-giving devotional practices tailored to your real life at paulabehrens.com/coaching.

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