262. Don't Miss the Life You're Living

Five years. That’s how long Encouragement for Real Life has been part of your walks, commutes, kitchens, and everyday moments. As Julie celebrates this special milestone, she invites you into a conversation that may be one of the most important yet.

Have you ever wondered if you’re moving through life at a pace that’s causing you to miss it?

In this episode, Julie reflects on her own journey of “unrushing” her life after realizing just how quickly the past five years have passed. She explores the many different paces we can live with—not just the pace of hurry, but also striving, waiting, distraction, obligation, comparison, fear, control, exhaustion, survival, contentment, and peace.

Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, Julie reminds us that every season has its own rhythm and that God never intended us to rush through the life He’s given us. Whether your days feel too fast or unexpectedly slow, your pace shapes how fully you experience the abundant life Jesus came to give.

Instead of leaving you with another to-do list, this episode offers one simple invitation: notice. Notice the pace of your life. Notice where God may be asking you to slow down, pay attention, or simply become more present. What makes you feel alive? What leaves you simply getting through the day? Is there something God be teaching you in this season?

Julie also shares exciting news that enrollment is now open for Abundant Life Together, her brand-new monthly mentoring group designed for women who long to grow in their faith, find encouragement, and learn to live the abundant life Jesus offers—right in the middle of everyday life.

Don’t miss the life you’re living. God is here, in this season, in this ordinary day, inviting you to experience Him more fully.