When you reach that quiet moment where you think, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk honestly about soul-level exhaustion, the temptation to choose comfort over commitment, and why endurance is essential to spiritual maturity. 

Through Elijah’s story in 1 Kings, we see that God meets us not with condemnation, but with rest, nourishment, and a whisper of grace. If you’ve felt weary, discouraged, or on the brink of quitting, this conversation will remind you that exhaustion lies—but God is faithful. 

Don’t walk away. 

Sometimes the breakthrough comes right after the moment you almost left.

Don’t forget – This is your final week to enter the giveaway for A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul.
 All you have to do is:
Leave a podcast review (1–2 sentences is perfect), and you’re entered!! The winner will be announced in the next episode!

 

Xo,

Donna

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

 

Listen in to learn more : 
[0:00:12] When Your Soul Is Tired in a Way Sleep Can’t Fix

[0:04:30] The Quiet Moment Right Before You Quit

[0:09:24] Choosing Commitment Over Comfort

[0:13:45] Training in Small Hard Things to Build Endurance

[0:17:30] God’s Gentle Interruptions Are Mercy, Not Abandonment



Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my new book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!

 

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/    

When you reach that quiet moment where you think,&nbsp;I don&rsquo;t know if I can keep doing this, you&rsquo;re not alone. In this episode, I talk honestly about soul-level exhaustion, the temptation to choose comfort over commitment, and why endurance is essential to spiritual maturity.&nbsp;
Through Elijah&rsquo;s story in 1 Kings, we see that God meets us not with condemnation, but with rest, nourishment, and a whisper of grace. If you&rsquo;ve felt weary, discouraged, or on the brink of quitting, this conversation will remind you that exhaustion lies&mdash;but God is faithful.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t walk away.&nbsp;
Sometimes the breakthrough comes right after the moment you almost left.
Don&rsquo;t forget &ndash; This is your final week to enter the giveaway for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Verse-Day-Anxious-Soul-Devotional/dp/0593602714">A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul. </a> All you have to do is:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Leave a podcast review (1&ndash;2 sentences is perfect), and you&rsquo;re entered!! The winner will be announced in the next episode!</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Xo,
Donna
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
&nbsp;
Listen in to learn more : [0:00:12] When Your Soul Is Tired in a Way Sleep Can&rsquo;t Fix
[0:04:30] The Quiet Moment Right Before You Quit
[0:09:24] Choosing Commitment Over Comfort
[0:13:45] Training in Small Hard Things to Build Endurance
[0:17:30] God&rsquo;s Gentle Interruptions Are Mercy, Not Abandonment 
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my new book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!
&nbsp;
Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

When You Feel Like Giving Up or Walking Away

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