When I first said yes to following Him…
I thought I had an idea of what it would look like. But the truth? Faith showed up in ways I didn’t expect—some beautiful, some messy, and some that straight-up scared me.
Following Jesus isn’t about having it all together—it’s about learning to trust in the One who does.
In this week’s Seek JOY episode, I’m sharing the real stuff people don’t often tell you about following Jesus—the lessons, the surprises, and the moments that shape the journey.
We talk about:
What surrender really looks like
How faith touches every part of your life
Misconceptions that can hold us back from true joy
THIS WEEK’S SACRED SOUL NOTE…
Divine Burdens
We often talk about “burdens” as things in this world that are weighing us down - debt, health problems, lack of resources. But what if we took a step back and reframed the burdens we carry?
The weight of God’s wisdom.
The challenge in encouraging someone to be more Christlike.
Or the idea that if we…
This week’s scripture:
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
JOURNAL PROMPT:
Looking back, what’s one thing you wish you had known before starting your faith journey? How does that insight change the way you approach trust, surrender, or decisions today?
Follow-up Questions:
How would your faith journey have been different if you had known this earlier?
What fears or misconceptions did this insight help you see more clearly?
What steps can you take now to live in a way that reflects this understanding?
Who could you share this lesson with, and how might it encourage them?
Desire prayer this week? (tbh, your answer should always be yes)
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Thank you for being part of this journey. I’d love to hear what God is revealing to you this week—reply or share this with a friend.
May His truth guide and shape you as you continue learning what it truly means to follow Him.
In joy,
Cheyenne
FAITH STAPLES
Cheyenne’s Favorite Finds for Nurturing Faith
▶ Logos Bible Study Tool (my personal fav): Get 60 days FREE here
▶ What I’m studying this week: The Book of Colossians
▶ Worship song currently on repeat: Forever Reign (a good throwback for ya + this version specifically!) by Hillsong Worship + Jad Gillies
▶ Current read: Bait of Satan by John Bevere
▶ Must-have coffee order: I’ve been making this Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso w/ Pumpkin Cold Foam Cream like it’s my JOB.
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