Seeking Happy, Finding Joy - Growth Mindset, Christian Women, Biblical Strategies, Self Confidence

06 | Guilt Stealing your Joy? 7 Ways to Beat That Thief

 
Hi friend,
We’ve all made mistakes at some point, right? Made a poor decision or bad choice?
You’ve looked back and wish you’d had chosen differently? “If I had been a better parent; hadn’t taken that job; married that person; listened to my mother; said that horrible thing … “
We have all done or said things we regret. But all too often that regret morphs into Guilt.
 
What happens when you can’t move past the guilt?
When it just keeps coming back to the forefront of your mind in a way that’s keeping you stuck?
 
Friend – that unhealthy place is NOT what Jesus wants for you!
God doesn’t want regret or guilt to rob us of our joy. Joy in Him, Joy of our family, the Joy of living!
Because guilt is NOT an emotion from Him.
Your past is nothing more than a place you’ve been
It does not define who you are or what God wants to do in your future!
 
Today we’re going talk about where guilt comes from; why you need to give it to God and, 7 ways you can do just that.
 
Genesis 3:10 – first guilt
Psalm 51:3-4 – David’s guilt
Matthew 26:75 – Peter’s guilt
John 10:10 – the enemy’s plan
Ephesians 2:13 – how God sees you
Romans 8:1 – our redemption
Ephesians 1:7 – our redemption
Psalm 139:23-24 – ask Him
1 John 1:9  - confess
Isaiah 1:18 – repent
Phil 3:13-14 – press forward
Romans 8:28 – give thanks
Ephesians 2:10 – good works
Romans 10:17 – His Word
Jeremiah 29:11 – your future
 
You Are:
John 15:16 - Chosen
Psalm 103:12 - Forgiven
Eph 2:10 - Special
Daniel 12:3 - Lovely
Eccel 3:11 - Beautiful
Gen 1:31 - Created
Psalm 139:13 - Unique
Psalm 18:35 - Strong
1 Cor 6:20 – Precious
 
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshipley.coach/
 

05 | More Than Surviving … 6 Lessons Life Storms Teach Us

Hi Friend,Faith, Trust, Gratitude … pretty easy to have, when life runs smooth, right?
But how about when you’re navigating difficult life storms … especially the ones that come at us full force; the ones that tear down everything we believed would always be there or rip away life as we know it. How easy is it then?
 
If you’ve ever experienced a nasty life storm, you may have asked yourself:
- Is there more after this than just surviving?
- Will I always feel broken?
- Why would God allow me to go through this?!
 
Storms that bring devastation and upheaval, are painful. I speak from personal experience!
 
But also I’ve discovered if we let them, those same storms can also become the source of new life we may never have seen otherwise.
 
In today’s episode using biblical principles, we are going to explore how life’s storms can actually be a catalyst to new growth and opportunities in spite of the hard.
 
Scripture:
1 Thess 5:18
Romans 8:28
Phil 4:7
Matt 6:19-21
Psalms 121:1-2
2 Cor 12:9
2 Corinthians 5:7
Isaiah 55:8-9
 
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshipley.coach/
 

04 | Fear Keeps You Playing Small … 6 Ways to Recognize and Conquer Fear to Love Your Life Again

Are you frustrated because you’re not living the life you know you were meant for, because you let fear rule instead?
 
Are you FULLY using your gifts and talents to create a life you love, or is fear making you play small?
 
It’s really, really important to understand what fear is, and how to recognize when you’re in that space, because if you don’t, fear can keep you from living a full, satisfying and joyful life!!!!
 
Fear is a tool the enemy uses against us to make us miserable and keep us from chasing our dreams.
Fear is actually unbelief – which is the very opposite of Faith
God desires us to walk by Faith, but the enemy wants us to walk in fear
I know firsthand how crippling fear of the unknown can be!!
How it can keep you from living an abundant life filled with peace and joy
Once I chose faith over fear, my life began to change
In today’s episode, we are going to uncover how to recognize when you’re operating from a place of fear plus explore six different ways to overcome and take action so you can become the confident, courageous and resilient person God designed you to be!
 
I pray this blesses you!
xo, Sherry
 
I would love to connect with you on social media!
Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy
www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/
 
Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach
 
In case you didn’t catch all the references today:
Matthew 6:25
Philippians 4:6-7
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 41:13
2 Corinthians 10:5

03 | Pride, Selfishness, Fear, Guilt, Self-Worth… the Strongholds Keeping You From Receiving the Gifts That Are Yours

Hey friend,
Do you feel like there is more to life … and question why others seem to get all the good stuff instead of you?
 
Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re given an unexpected gift and instead of gracefully accepting, perhaps you negotiate with that person so you feel better?
 
Are you asking now, what could these two different questions possibly have in common regarding living your best life?
 
We love to give … yet most of us find it very difficult to gracefully receive gifts from others
 
But what if I told you it’s the “other half” of the equation that opens the path to experiencing the gifts God has for YOU … building a strong foundation for living with peace and great joy?
 
How do you become a gracious receiver of gifts that are already ours to have?
 
Let’s dig in to today’s episode to understand the strongholds that keep us from receiving the goodness, the abundance, and the great gifts that are yours and how to develop the grace of receiving well.
 
I pray this blesses you!
xo, Sherry
 
I would love to connect with you on social media!
Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy
www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/
 
Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach
 
In case you didn’t catch all the references today:
John 13. (John 13:6)
John 3:16
Mark 14  (Mark 14:6)
Colossians 3:2
Philippians 2:2
Ephesians 4:32

02 | The Power of Gratitude. The Benefits of, and the How-To’s for Cultivating a Gratitude Attitude

Hey friend,
Do you practice a gratitude attitude?
Is it possible you have some hidden areas of in-gratitude?
How does gratitude even tie-in to living a joyful, purposeful life!?!
 
Lean in today as I reveal 6 reasons why cultivating a gratitude attitude up-levels your ability to recognize all the great and wonderful ways God is working in your life every day.
 
And there’s a bonus! I also share 8 different ways to kick-start your journey to cultivate a gratitude attitude to build your firm foundation.
 
Because Gratitude is the Pathway to Joy!
 
Grab your journal and pen … this episode is filled to the brim!
 
I pray this blesses you!
xo, Sherry
 
I would love to connect with you on social media!
Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy
www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/
 
Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach
 
In case you didn’t catch all the references today:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Romans 8:28
Psalm 100:4
Ephesians 5:19-20
James 1:16-17
Proverbs 21:21
Philippians 4:6-7
Psalm 118:24
Romans 15:13
1 Corinthians 1:4-5
Proverbs 18:21
2 Corinthians 2:14
1 Chronicles 16:34

01 | Happiness vs Joy … Fleeting or Forever? Here’s 3 Ways to Find Your Joy in the Midst of Loss, Disappointment and Painful Circumstances

Show Notes
Hey friend,
We all want to be happy, right?
But have you discovered when you do find happiness it’s fleeting and when the moment has passed, you are left feeling the same as before?
How is Joy different than Happiness?
How can Joy be long-lasting; provide the peace and comfort that Happiness can’t?
In today’s episode, we will explore these questions and more as we discover the abundant power that’s inside of you, waiting to be called on to rise up and partner with you so that you can experience the Joy that is possible even when you’re the midst of all the junk, hard times, or disappointment.
I pray this blesses you!
xo, Sherry
 
I would love to connect with you on social media!
Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy
www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/
Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach
 
In case you didn’t catch the references today:
Galatians 5:22-23
Acts 1:8
Romans 15:13
Philippians 4:6-7
1 Thessalonians 5:16 

00 | Trailer

Welcome to Seeking Happy, Finding Joy!
Hey friend,
Today's episode is an introduction on why I created this podcast, and a little background information about me.
Do you believe God is calling you to a life of “more” but not sure what that looks like or where to begin?
Are you navigating a big life transition, loss, or facing disappointment because life doesn’t look the way you expected?
Are you questioning your passion or even wondering how to love your life again?
If you’re ready to discover how you can become the strong, confident, resilient woman God created you to be; unafraid to chase your dreams or color outside the lines, you are in the right place!
I’m so glad you’re here and pray this blesses you.
I look forward to walking this journey with you!
xo, Sherry
 
I would love to connect with you on social media!
Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy
www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/
 
Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach