Discover why constant rushing is draining your soul and how to walk at the peaceful pace of Jesus
Hurry doesn’t just fill your calendar—it drains your soul. If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted but still striving, wondering why you can’t slow down no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m uncovering three reasons why a hurried mindset is actually slowing you down, stealing your joy, diminishing your ability to lead well, and crushing your confidence in Christ. We’ll explore how rushing leaves you anxious and reactive, why it chokes out prayer and intimacy with God, and how Jesus modeled a completely different way of living—never hurried, always present, steady in purpose.
Along the way, I’ll share simple but powerful practices to help you release the weight you were never meant to carry, renew your mind in God’s presence, and begin walking in peace that actually lasts.
If you’re ready to stop rushing through life and start leading with presence and purpose, this episode will give you the tools to break free from hurry and embrace the rest your soul has been craving.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why a hurried mindset is the hidden trap that keeps Christian women leaders exhausted
How hurry steals your joy, peace, and confidence in Christ
Simple mindset shifts and spiritual practices to release the weight you were never meant to carry
Hurry is more than busyness—it’s a restless soul.
When your heart is hurried, you live in constant exhaustion. Jesus invites us to a different way: His rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Hurry steals intimacy with God.
A hurried mindset chokes out prayer and leaves you striving in your own strength. Slowing down creates space to hear His voice.
Peace comes through presence, not productivity.
Following Jesus’ example means choosing presence over pressure, and learning to respond with wisdom instead of reacting in hurry.
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Philippians 4:6–7 – “Be anxious for nothing… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:37 – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
These verses remind us that hurry is not the way of the Kingdom. God’s peace is our inheritance when we choose stillness and trust.
“You can’t live in a hurried soul and live fully in the Kingdom of God at the same time.”
“Hurry pushes us ahead of God when we’re meant to walk beside Him.”
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