<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Are your daily actions drawing you closer to God—or further away? In this raw and heartfelt episode, Lauren shares a personal update about her health struggles, home renovation chaos, and the lessons God has been teaching her through it all. What started as a year of “pursuing” growth turned into a season of pruning, rest, and radical trust. Tune in to hear how stress, striving, and misplaced priorities collided with divine discipline—and how God used Scripture to realign her heart.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overextended, or unsure of what to chase next, this episode will remind you to pause and ask: <em>What am I really pursuing?</em></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Links From This Episode:</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">✨ <a target="_new" href="https://scripturetype.com">Scripture Type</a> – Bible verse artwork that inspired today’s episode<br>✨ Full show notes at <a target="_blank" href="https://anchoreddecisions.com/36">anchoreddecisions.com/36</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bible Verses Mentioned:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">📖 1 Timothy 6:6–12, 17–19<br>📖 Proverbs 3:5–12<br>📖 Psalm 34:14<br>📖 2 Timothy 2:22</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Key Points:</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">🔑 The word “pursue” was Lauren’s word for the year—but God showed her it first requires <em>fleeing</em> the wrong things.<br>🔑 A year-long renovation and months of health issues forced Lauren into a slower pace, where God revealed what truly matters.<br>🔑 Scripture shows us that pursuit is active—it requires action, intention, and discipline.<br>🔑 When we seek godliness first, God provides what we need—even in uncertain seasons.<br>🔑 God sometimes uses discipline to realign our priorities—not to punish, but to guide us back into His care.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Your Action Step for the Week:</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">📝 During your quiet time, journal through these questions:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">What do I need to <strong>flee from</strong> right now?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">What is God asking me to <strong>pursue</strong> instead?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Are my actions leading me toward righteousness—or toward self and stress?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Holy Spirit guide your next steps.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Connect with me on social media:</strong><br><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/anchoreddecisions">www.instagram.com/anchoreddecisions</a><br><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/anchoreddecisions">www.facebook.com/anchoreddecisions</a><br><br><strong>Check out my website and decision guide shop:</strong><br><a href="https://www.anchoreddecisions.com">www.anchoreddecisions.com</a><br><a href="https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/shop">www.anchoreddecisions.com/shop</a></p>
