In today’s culture, we hear: “Hustle!” or “Slow down!” We are either prodded into endless activity and productivity or told that we really need to prioritize rest, relaxation, and simply “being.” Is it any wonder we feel torn in every direction, worried we’re missing the opportunities God has placed before us while at the same time feeling guilty that we’re doing too much?
Through her book, Right Where You Belong, Heather MacFadyen encourages us to occupy our God-given space–a Hebrew definition of humility. God has given you talents and a sphere of influence. Your role is to fill that space, empowered by the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Heather presents four boundary lines to help you identify your unique God-given space and shows you how to evaluate your next steps with confidence and peace so that you can stop feeling exhausted and guilty and start feeling fulfilled.
Quotes:
“I was trying to do so much in my own strength and unwilling to invite other people in.”
“You don’t wanna be the only influence in your children’s life.”
“We think our significance comes from how many people notice what we’re doing.”
“The Hebrew definition of humility is to occupy your God-given space.”
“What God has assigned to us is significant.”
“We don’t have to overstep to feel more important.”
“You’re special because you’re God’s child.”
“I say yes to opportunities because I’m scared it will never happen again.”
“Serve the people who are coming to your store.”
“We only miss that when we miss the invitation to join God in when he’s doing.”
“The boundary lines are time, place, wiring, and experiences.”
“God, what do you want me to do in this place?”
“Pray and praise in the place you’re in.”
Viktor Frankl – “It’s our last human freedom to perceive what is happening to us.”
“If we wait for God’s deliverance, there’s peace that accompanies that.”
“God, what do you think when you look at me? What am I carrying that I don’t need to carry?”
“What is significant about this place that you placed me in? How am I bringing Christ wherever I go?”
“I get to bring you what I’ve already found in Christ.”
“It’s beautiful to experience the love of people cumulatively.”
