3 Essential Keys to Resting in God and Preventing Spiritual Burnout

3 Essential Keys to Resting in God and Preventing Spiritual Burnout

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

Are you worn out? Do you feel weighed down by everything you’re doing or trying to do? I was in the same position a few months ago, juggling so many things and trying my best to please God. It’s not that I was physically tired, more like emotionally and spiritually drained. I kept asking myself, “Why do I feel so tired?“. Then the Holy Spirit said to me, “You’re tired because you’re not resting.”

We all need rest. Without it, we’ll burn out. This principle is true spiritually just as much as it’s true physically. If you’re spiritually drained or overwhelmed it’s likely because you are not resting in God.

Overcoming the Fear of Surrendering EVERYTHING to God

Overcoming the Fear of Surrendering EVERYTHING to God

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare

ear can be defined as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”. This is the kind of fear that keeps us from giving our all to God because we think doing so will threaten our ability to enjoy our life and be happy. Actually, that’s what sin does. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

Fear says, “God isn’t able to meet THAT need in your life.”, “Don’t share your faith, you’ll be embarrassed when they reject you”, “If you continue being abstinent you’ll be single forever”,

Why You Don't Have to be Perfect To Please God.

Why You Don't Have to be Perfect To Please God.

Tiffanie Butts
Identity, Confidence

I am my worst and toughest critic.  I can easily give grace to other people, but I’m terrible at giving it to myself. I expect perfection, not from others, but from myself.

My perfectionist nature has led me down a dangerous spiritual path.  Some time last year I realized I began to base my worth and righteousness on my good deeds. Every time I did something “for” God, I gave myself a pat on the back. Every time I fell short, I tore myself down.  My inner voice often sounded like:

Feeling Disconnected From God? Five Questions to Ask Yourself.

Feeling Disconnected From God? Five Questions to Ask Yourself.

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

It’s a terrible feeling; to feel that you’re not progressing in your relationship with God. There have been times when I sought Him, but he felt far from me. I long to continuously grow in my relationship with God, but sometimes it’s like I hit a road block. I grow frustrated, with Him and myself. If you’ve felt this way too, know you’re not alone.

I don’t have a magic answer as to why or how you got here (only God knows - literally). The following are only a few possible reasons you may feel disconnected from God:

When God Leads You to an Obstacle, What Should You Do?

When God Leads You to an Obstacle, What Should You Do?

Tiffanie Butts

Change isn't neat and pretty. Nope. Change can be messy.  As Christians, our desire should be to become more like Christ. Frankly, that requires A LOT of change. When I first started following Jesus I had no idea that progress meant things can look bad when they’re actually being worked of by God. It's like putting a piece of furniture together. At first it’s neatly in a box, but it can't be used that way. So you have to take out all the pieces, which makes a mess, and begin the process. You have to do it in a specific order or it won't work.

To The One Who Feels Ashamed and Condemned

To The One Who Feels Ashamed and Condemned

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

There came a time when I silenced God’s voice. When I stepped out of His will and followed my own desires. It began as discontentment, progressed to lying and secrets, and finally ended in depression.  Sin is like that, only showing you the pleasure, never revealing the consequence and pain. It promises you a high, but what you don’t see is depth of the fall. One sin always leads to another.  It starts off small, but ends in devastation.

Trusting God When Everything is Going Wrong

Trusting God When Everything is Going Wrong

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

We often hear sermons and teaching on how God wants to bless us, that He is for us, and that He is faithful to fulfill every promise He has given us.  But let’s be honest, sometimes it’s hard to believe because it’s hard to see.  Often times, the situation we're in takes a turn for the worst instead of the better.  Yes, we are called to walk by faith and not by sight, but practically, what does that look like?

What Entertains You is Training You

What Entertains You is Training You

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare

"What entertains you is the same thing that trains you", the Holy Spirit whispered that to me one day as I was browsing through Netflix, looking for something to watch. Did you know that everything you choose to watch, read, and listen to has a spiritual affect on you.?  You may think, No, it's just entertainment, It's no big deal,  It's just a show/song/book, but that couldn't be further from the truth. As a believer you have to be mindful of the media you intake because it is planting a seed

What I've Learned about Waiting on God

What I've Learned about Waiting on God

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

Do you ever feel left out? Like your the last one up to be picked, but no one wants on their team? Have you ever waited on God but the wait began to feel like a weight? One that is holding you back from happiness?I've been there,  and more often than I like, I go back on emotional visits.

Hitting Rock Bottom - How it Strengthened My Faith

Hitting Rock Bottom - How it Strengthened My Faith

Tiffanie Butts
Identity, Faith

Rock bottom. I pray it's a place you never have to see. I pray that unlike me you heed to the warnings,  and walk in the Light instead of in darkness. I pray you don't let the temptation get the best of you and take you down a road you never intended to travel. I once was so obsessed with having what I wanted, that I tuned God out altogether.  I silenced His voice, and turned up my own. It didn't happen all at once. No, It was gradual, as most sin is. I trusted my feelings instead of the Truth.

My Journey to Becoming Confident

My Journey to Becoming Confident

Tiffanie Butts
Identity, Confidence

A few months ago a friend of mine was commenting on how adventurous and confident I am. I laughed a bit and thought to myself, "How did I get here?".  I started thinking about the old me, the version of myself that wasn't confident. The me who's battled so much pain and insecurity; Who felt like she didn't start living her life until she was 25. Let me tell you about her...

What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like?

What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like?

Tiffanie Butts

Today is my last day as a 26 year old. I’m sitting on the floor of my room thinking of all the wonderful things this year has brought me.  It’s been a whirlwind of adventure and change, but I can’t help but think how I want the next chapter to be even better. I thought to myself – If my life was defined by this next year, what would I want my life to look like?

I want my life to be a legacy of love and impact.

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