TPP #156 | Choosing Surrender with Jennifer Axcell

The Parable Podcast with Danielle Zapchenk

Joining me is rest champion Jennifer Axcell. She shares how an adventure-filled jump led her to a place of surrender. Jennifer shares her journey of overcoming burnout and discovering the importance of rest and dependence on God. She emphasizes the unhealthy relationship with rest in our hustle culture and the need for boundaries and self-discovery. The parable story begins with the loss of her beloved dog and the theme of surrender and God's closeness in difficult times. She discusses the importance of feeling and processing emotions, particularly grief, to fully embrace new experiences. Jennifer emphasizes the posture of surrender, letting go of control, and trusting in God's plan. She suggests practices such as burning ceremonies and focusing on who God is to cultivate a surrendered heart.

Takeaways

• Recognize the importance of rest and prioritize it in your life
• Embrace self-discovery and understand your body's signals for rest
• Practice surrender and trust in God's presence in difficult times
• Feeling and processing emotions, including grief, is essential for embracing new experiences and finding excitement in life.
• Cultivating a posture of surrender involves recognizing who God is and trusting in His timing and provision.
• Embracing change and stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and God's purpose for our lives.

Sound Bites

• "We just have a very unhealthy relationship with rest and believers are no different."
• "Look what you can do when you trust and surrender. Now imagine what I will do through you if you will trust and surrender to me."
• "Jumping out of a plane was easier than leaving the comfort of the familiar."

Reflection Questions

1. How can you discover and champion rest for yourself today?
2. In what areas this week can you choose a posture of surrender and live open-handed?

Connect with Jennifer

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