254. The Thoughts I Still Struggle With (Even Now)

Do you ever assume spiritual growth means certain struggles will disappear? That if you love God enough, trust Him enough, or grow enough in your faith, you’ll eventually stop wrestling with insecurity, comparison, pressure, or overthinking?

In this honest and vulnerable episode, Julie shares some of the thoughts she still battles today, even after years of walking with God, writing books, speaking at events, mentoring women, and hosting a podcast.

Julie opens up about three recurring thoughts that continue to surface in her life: I’m behind. I’m not doing enough. I’m running out of time. What begins as a stressful week and an unfinished to-do list reveals something much deeper underneath: the fear of missing what matters most and not fully becoming who God created her to be.

Through personal stories and practical insight, Julie explores how these thoughts can quietly spiral into pressure, anxiety, and rushing through life. She also reflects on the encouraging realization that some thoughts she once struggled with no longer have the same power they used to, only because God has been faithfully transforming the way she thinks.

Are there thoughts you still struggle with?

Drawing from Romans 12:2, we look at how growth is learning which thoughts deserve our attention and which ones need to be surrendered to God and replaced with truth.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in comparison, weighed down by pressure, or exhausted by the thoughts running through your mind, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to believe every thought you think. God is still transforming hearts, renewing minds, and helping us walk in freedom.

Julie also shares a free resource to help replace lies with biblical truth and invites listeners to explore Abundant Life Mentoring for deeper encouragement and support.