The lovely Jennifer Dukes Lee joins me today for She Found Joy #7! I first met Jennifer in person two years ago, when she graciously offered to speak at the first She Found Joy Ladies Night Out event. She is the real deal — an incredibly talented author and speaker — and I am so excited to host her here on the show as we chat about letting go, hanging on and finding joy in the peace that comes from surrendering our lives to Jesus.
What’s even more exciting is that Jennifer’s third book, It’s All Under Control, and companion Bible study launch tomorrow! (You can enter to win a copy of the trade book for free by commenting on this post and following Jennifer and I on Instagram.) About the book: Jennifer never thought she struggled with control. As long as everything went exactly the way she wanted it to, she was totally flexible.
But then Jennifer discovered what happens when you try to wrap your arms around everything, thinking it’s all on you: You get burned out on hustle. You toss and turn more at night, and you laugh less during the day. You’re so busy―caring, serving, working, and trying so hard―that you can’t even hear God’s voice anymore.
It’s All Under Control and this episode of the She Found Joy podcast is an invitation to let go of all that is holding you back from finding joy, peace and intimacy with God. My favorite quote from our time together on the show? “Having a managed life does not lead to more peace because peace is a person, and that person is Jesus.”
I pray this episode encourages you to exchange worn out, weary and hustling ways for a deeper trust and intimacy with God.
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I never realized I was a control freak until I became a mom and then it hit be like a ton of bricks how much control I needed in my life. I even felt myself feeling mad with God because I didn’t want him to have control or say in my life and my children’s. Well years of trying to control it all only lead to health issues and unhappiness. I am slowly trying to let go and let God but it’s a process for sure. I would love to read this book!
I’m not a mom yet, but I can imagine the new control challenges that come with that season of life. You are so right — whatever control issues we are struggling with, letting go and letting God is definitely a process. So thankful for God’s grace in helping us know how to live surrendered!!
Lauren,
I took the quiz. My results are: Congratulations! You are a Darling.
As a Darling, you seek to be the best version of yourself; as a result, you are more focused on controlling yourself than others. You hold fast to strict standards of personal integrity and behavior, which makes you a dependable, hardworking, well- liked member of any team.
Watch out, however, when you discover that you are unable to meet all the unrealistic expectations you’ve set for yourself, which may lead to feelings of worthlessness. At this point, your perfectionistic, people-pleasing tendencies may go into overdrive, leaving you frustrated and burned out.
To learn more about all three Control Characters, read Chapter Four, along with pages 257-264, in It’s All Under Control. I want to thank you for a chance to win a copy of Jennifer’s new book.
Thanks so much for entering to win, Julie! Isn’t the quiz fun?
I took the test and I am a devoter. Very interesting! The book sounds like one I would love to read. I enjoyed the podcast.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the podcast, dear Debbie. Thanks for entering to win!!