Making Relationships Work with Andrea Mathews

He Got Up (and You Can, Too)

It's almost Resurrection Sunday! Do you feel like you need some things to be resurrected in your life? We have hope in Jesus, and because He rose, we can get up again, too! On this episode, I talk about 5 simple, practical tips for getting back up again when life keeps knocking you down.

Your Suffering Isn't for Nothing

No one likes to suffer! In fact, we all do all we can to avoid it. However, pain is a fact of life. On today's episode, we talk about the value of suffering and some of  its important spiritual benefits: 1. Suffering produces endurance. 2. Suffering produces character & growth. 3. Suffering produces maturity. 4. Suffering teaches obedience.  Your trial can become your testimony! Hang in there, my friend. Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Article: 6 Rules of Pain and Pleasure [https://titaniumsuccess.com/6-rules-of-pain-and-pleasure/]  (A Becoming Journey is not affiliated with this linked website in any way.) Scripture Passages: James 1:2-4 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A2-4&version=NIV] Romans 5:3-5 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A3-5&version=NIV] Psalm 119: 67, 71 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+119%3A67-71&version=ESV] For More, Visit abecomingjourney.com [https://abecomingjourney.com]

When You Feel Powerless

Inevitably, at various intervals in our lives we will encounter situations about which we feel powerless. Things will come at us that affect us that we simply cannot control. For me, a known control-freak, this is especially distressing! We love to imagine that we to be the designers of our destiny, but the simple-yet-difficult truth is that we are not.  As is most-often the case, I am in the midst of a situation right now where I am having to learn this. I hope to be able to share details at a later time, but suffice it to say that my family is presently embroiled in a circumstance involving world systems and life-altering decisions. Yet, we have very little (if any) true influence in the outcome.  I am learning again to lean on Jesus. Maybe I’m actually learning this really for the first time! As I pondered this thought today, I thought I’d share some encouragement on how to peacefully navigate a situation outside the realm of your control. My tips: 1) Relinquish Control 2) Submit Again to God's Sovereignty 3) Manage Your Emotions Through Prayer 4) Refuse to be Consumed by the Issue 5) Seek Godly Support for more, visit abecomingjourney.com [https://abecomingjourney.com]

Making Relationships Work with Andrea Mathews

Are you insecure in relationships and you don't know how to get past it? Do you long for deep friendships and connections with other people? Today's episode will help! I am joined by my good friend, Andrea Mathews, for my first "Julie & Friends" episode. Andrea is gifted with people both personally and professionally, and she sheds light on how we can work to get past some obstacles that may be holding us back from having truly fulfilling relationships with others. Fore more, visit: abecomingjourney.com [https://abecomingjourney.com]

Valuing People

Do you find yourself struggling in personal relationships (as I do)? If you dig deeply enough, you may find the root cause is undervaluing people. Today's episode is some much needed help for us all to remember why learning to truly value people is worth the effort. For More, Visit: abecomingjourney.com [https://abecomingjourney.com]