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faith walk that deepen your understanding of god's word and that heightens your awareness of his

very real presence in your life.

You know what makes us tired so often? You know, I think we grow weary when we're trying to be

something we're not, or do something God never asked us to do, or prove something that Jesus has

already proven on our behalf. Yep, there are other reasons we get weary, like the long battle,

and I know that long battle very well. But how much better might we fare in life if we learn to stop all of our

striving that we might come to know God on a much deeper level? Well, my guest today says this,

if we believe Jesus is all we need, then why do we live our days, worn out, fearful and anxiously

striving, as if we're lacking and

unable to measure up? Ruth Chow Simmons joins me today to talk about her beautiful latest book,

When Strivings Cease, Replacing the Gospel of Self- Improvement with the Gospel of Life

Transforming Grace. Can I just tell you, I love the title. I love the cover and this content is just stunning and

beautiful. And Ruth is an amazing artist as well. We're going to get her on in just a moment. First, I want to

just ask for your involvement. You know I do this once in a while. I want you to engage with me.

I love that you're real and raw and honest because I am too and that's what we do here. So I'm asking you to be real raw and

honest with me. Text me and tell me what makes you most tired. What wears you out? I mean, honestly,

is it striving to be something, to do something? Is it too much bad news? Too much exposure to bad news?

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