There’s nothing wrong with taking a break, Sis. Just make sure you’re taking it on your own terms, and not because the enemy convinced you to “take the L” and “deal with it later.”

As this year comes to a close, I’ve heard one too many Christian “influencers” on social media talking about how it’s *okay* to “go easy on yourself” if you didn’t “make it happen” this year, and not to worry too much about setting vision, targets or plans for the year that lies ahead. #TeamBeGentle

But can I tell you something? The enemy is not planning on being gentle with you in this upcoming season. Not even a little bit. If you have a purpose and an assignment on your life that brings the Kingdom into this earth, his whole aim is to be the OPPOSITE of gentle with you at all times. Sister, you’re in the middle of a war and no wise warrior goes in without a war plan. You hearing me??

Now listen . . . I’m not telling you to be hypervigilant or a striving maniac, okay? I’m not telling you to be legalistic or anxious about every single thing that comes before you. But what I AM telling you is:

You need a plan for how you’re going to steward your time, talents and effort in this next season and it’s best for that plan to be one that can produce peaceful productivity in your life without the overwhelm or risk of burnout. To the glory of God. Amen!

That kind of planning requires you to know what “ingredient” you need to keep the burnout OUT of your lane, Sis. You need to add the antidote for overwhelm to the *success soup* you’re cooking up for the coming year. Do you know what that is?

On this episode of The Positioned to Prosper Podcast I’m sharing just that: the only real antidote for overwhelm. Want to know what it is? I did a live session the other day with my Facebook community where I shared this real antidote, but not before putting the enemy on blast for the four counterfeit “antidotes” he tries to sell us every single day. If you’re ready to overcome the overwhelm for good as you put together a peaceful productivity plan for the coming year (that’s going to really work this time!), you’re going to want to hit play on this episode right here. Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let’s Go!

WANT SOME HELP WITH A PLAN TO GET INTO THE RHYTHM OF GRACE? I’ve got you! I’m putting together a planning session that will create the space and time you need to plan your best year yet, in the grace of God. Just head over to ericapyle.com/PlanMyYear to get registered (it’s FREE), and I’ll save your seat for our live session on Monday, December 30th. This is the place where we’ll review our past year, consider all that God is calling us into for the new year, and then plan our trajectory so we hit the target . . . all without the stress and overwhelm. So good, right? Go get registered for this incredibly empowering and productive planning session here. p.s. — There’ll definitely be a replay of this event, so I’d sign up even if you’re not sure you can make the live session. It’s going to be SO GOOD!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Isaiah 30:21
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.

Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.

Isaiah 7:9 (NKJV)
If you will not believe, Surely you shall not be established.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Daniel 7:25
He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High.

John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

1 Kings 17-18 (Elijah Predicts a Drought and then The Lord Sends Rain)

LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

WANT SOME HELP WITH A PLAN TO GET INTO THE RHYTHM OF GRACE? I’ve got you! I’m putting together a planning session that will create the space and time you need to plan your best year yet, in the grace of God. Just head over to ericapyle.com/PlanMyYear to get registered (it’s FREE), and I’ll save your seat for our live session on Monday, December 30th. This is the place where we’ll review our past year, consider all that God is calling us into for the new year, and then plan our trajectory so we hit the target . . . all without the stress and overwhelm. So good, right? Go get registered for this incredibly empowering and productive planning session here. p.s. — There’ll definitely be a replay of this event, so I’d sign up even if you’re not sure you can make the live session. It’s going to be SO GOOD!

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Erica co-leads a local church alongside her husband, Doug, in Tampa, Florida called REVIVE Church of Tampa. You can visit the church’s website for more information about who we are, what we believe and how we show up as the Church in the heart of West Tampa and beyond.

REVIVE Church of Tampa

REVIVE Church of Tampa streams service live on Sunday mornings at 11am ET. You can find that livestream on our church Facebook page:

Live Service – Sundays at 11am ET

If you’re interested in joining the online campus of REVIVE Church of Tampa, you are welcome to join our community group on Facebook where we offer weekly discussion around the Friday and Sunday messages as well as discipleship Zoom groups and the opportunity to host others in your home as you stream services. You can find us here:

The ROCC: REVIVE Online Campus Community

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About this podcast:

Welcome to the Positioned to Prosper Podcast with Erica Pyle, where we dive deep into Biblical mindsets, strategies, and inspiration to help you thrive in every area of your life. Whether it’s faith, health, relationships, finances, business, or ministry, Erica’s here to equip you with the tools you need to get unstuck, overcome overwhelm, and avoid burnout as you pursue your purpose with intention.

Join Erica, co-lead pastor of REVIVE Church of Tampa, and founder/lead mentor of The Jesus Girl Gang, an online, group coaching mentorship for Christian women with a pioneering spirit, as she shares powerful teachings, practical advice, and pivotal strategies for breakthrough living without compromising on the things that matter most to you. With over 13 years of experience in pastoral ministry alongside her husband Doug, Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and a passionate heart for helping you live out God’s best for your life.

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