Blind to the Blessing (Part 2): Where Does Your Energy Come From?
Blind to the Blessing (Part 2): Where Does Your Energy Come From?
In this practical and revealing follow-up, Brian and Kersha tackle Part 2 of the "Blind to the Blessing" series: finding your true energy source. After identifying the "blinders" (distractions, comparison) that block us, this episode asks: what do you do when you're depleted? This isn't just about feeling tired; it's a deep dive into the practical ways we refuel our faith and life. Brian and Kersha use their (chaotic) home life as a "case study," sharing personal stories about a 3-day fast (and a tempting Shake Shack run), the challenge of finding a "quiet place" in a house of seven, and the life-changing power of setting boundaries. From "bookending" the day with God to the difference between "YOLO" culture and a sustainable pace, this episode is a blueprint for restructuring your life. It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling depleted, drained by surface-level interactions, or struggling to find time for God amidst the chaos. This is a powerful reminder to stop running on empty and plug into your true Source.
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🔥 What You’ll Learn
The Fasting Focus: How to find focus during a fast (even when delivering Shake Shack) and fix your eyes on your true Source.
The "Pray in the Bathroom" Strategy: How to find a "quiet place" for prayer, even if it's the car or the bathroom, amidst a chaotic house.
The "Bookending" Tactic: How to protect your energy by giving God the first part of your morning and the last part of your night.
The Power of "No": Learn why saying "no" to good things is essential for protecting your pace and avoiding depletion.
The "YOLO" vs. "Restructure" Mindset: Understand the difference between living "120 mph" (YOLO) and restructuring your life for meaningful, purposeful living.
The "Physically Present" Problem: Why it's worthless to be "physically there but mentally not" and how to be fully present.
Extroverted Introverts: How to identify if you're an "extroverted introvert" who gets energized by deep connection but drained by surface-level talk.
💬 Memorable Quotes
Kersha: "Me trying to live my life at a certain pace is not healthy for me and it depletes me."
Kersha: "I wanna teach my children, it's okay to say no."
Brian: "If you're only gonna physically be there, why spend the time, effort, energy to make yourself there?"
Kersha: "I'm not ashamed to say I pray everywhere I can get silence, which sometimes is in the bathroom."
Brian: (On fasting) "...fixing my eyes on God that he is my source."
Kersha: (On people) "If it's just surface level conversation, it... can deplete us very quickly."
Brian: "...restructuring life of how do you want to live, not just what do you want to do."
🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself
When you feel depleted, what is your go-to energy source? Is it sustainable, or is it just a quick fix?
Where is your "quiet place"? (The car? The bathroom? A closet?) How can you carve out 5 minutes of silence in that place today?
Do you "bookend" your day? What is one small step you can take to give God the first 10 minutes of your morning?
What one thing do you need to say "no" to this week to protect your energy and mental health?
Are you living a "YOLO" (120 mph) life or a "restructured" life? What does "how you want to live" look like versus "what you want to do"?
Where are you "physically present but mentally not"? How can you be fully engaged in one specific interaction today?
Are you an "extroverted introvert"? What kinds of conversations drain you, and what kinds energize you? How can you seek out more of the latter?
📖 Biblical Principles Focus
This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including:
Principle of Source (Proverbs 4:25): The discussion of Brian's fast points to the mandate to "Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you," making God the primary source of energy.
Principle of Boundaries (Matthew 5:37): The conversation on "the power of no" is a practical application of "Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No,'" setting healthy, God-honoring limits.
Principle of Comparison (2 Corinthians 10:12): The recap of "don't dare compare" reminds us that comparing ourselves to others (their pace, their things) is unwise and a major source of energy depletion.
Principle of Rest (Matthew 11:28-30): The entire theme of avoiding depletion and finding a sustainable pace points to Jesus' call: "Come to me, all you who are weary... and I will give you rest."
🙌 Join the Movement
If you have ever felt drained, depleted, or just plain "run over by a train," this episode is for you. Brian and Kersha’s honest chat is a practical and timely challenge to audit your energy sources. This is a call to stop, identify what drains you, and intentionally plug into what (and who) refuels you. Your journey of faith isn't about running at 120 mph; it's about learning to run at God's pace, fueled by His strength.
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