Practical Ministry episodes are mini episodes for the Born to Fly Podcast that will give you an insight into what it's really like to be a solopreneur. Today's episode is about Tracy shares the evolution of her private journal to and how it became her enlightening “Process of Illumination” blog, emphasizing the importance of holding ourselves accountable to the truth.
Welcome to the Practical Ministry segment of the Born To Fly Podcast, hosted by Marketplace Minister, solopreneur, and Born to Fly member, Tracy B Richards. If you are a small business owner who believes that your work is a sacred service, meant to glorify God and serve your neighbors then we invite you to join Tracy as she shares her personal journey, including her insights, highlights, and face-down moments that are all part of the messy journey of following Jesus.
In this episode, Tracy takes us on a transformative journey of self-reflection and personal growth through the power of sharing her testimony. She begins by updating her listeners about the “Testimony Project” and its purpose, highlighting the significance of finding meaning in life by uncovering patterns and reflecting on our experiences.
Throughout the episode, Tracy explores the distinction between objective truth and subjective truth, emphasizing the role of humility, self-sacrifice, acceptance, and faith in God’s plan. She opens up about recent family events, including the terminal illness and passing of her former mother-in-law, and bravely discusses the emotional struggles she encountered during that time. Tracy stresses the importance of letting go of past hurts and forgiving oneself, while also highlighting the kindness and support that she received in unexpected places which taught her about the transformative power of forgiveness, healing, and the ability of people to surprise us.
As this inspiring episode concludes, Tracy offers final thoughts on how we can apply the lessons learned from shared testimonies to our personal lives. She encourages listeners to embrace acceptance, forgiveness, openness to change, and trust in God’s guidance as fundamental elements for personal growth. Tracy invites us to reflect on our own journeys and consider how we can wholeheartedly embrace these principles in order to experience profound personal growth and fulfillment.
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