I would say the first symptom that we can recognize is simply frustration and realizing that what has always worked, quote unquote worked, is no longer working anymore.

And I think a lot of us know that feeling well.

And it's this space between where we know something needs to change, but we either don't have the strength or the knowledge

or the ability to get ourselves to that change. And so that really indicates, really the Lord's trying to get us to see something maybe that we that we can let go of everything that is holding

us back.

That means sometimes we wrestle.

And in it we can find rest.

At least that is what today's guest Ashley Morgan Jackson learned and what she is going to teach us today.

So get ready to identify lies, break out of the cycle of frustration, and find the perspective, perseverance, and patience that you need to let

go.

All right, all right, all right, let's do it.

Welcome, welcome to the 413 podcast where practical encouragement and biblical wisdom set you up to live the I can life.

Because you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

Now welcome your host Jennifer Rothschild.

Hey friends that was Casey we're so glad you're. Our goal is to help you be and do more than you feel capable of.

As you're living the I-Can life of Philippians 413, I hope this new year is off to a good start for you. I know that Casey probably still has

his Christmas tree up even though I didn't ask. Absolutely. Of course he does, but

this is the time of the year Casey that, that you and I usually talk about the word of the year.

Yeah, so instead of picking, you know, making a list of all the resolutions, they say that never get

accomplished. No, they don't, they just make you feel guilty.

Even though you and I are both goal-setters and we go after it like fire.

Right. But they say what's best is just to pick a word for the year to frame your year a theme if you will a

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