Episode 11: Nancy Stevens- jesus is the Whole Cake

Mar 29

Nancy Steven is a wife of over 50 years, mother to 3 children and a proud grandma! Today she shares about her journey out of perfectionism to rest in Jesus, the road to recovery from an eating disorder, being a pastor's wife and their honest journey through marital crisis and into joy!

Golden Nuggets from Nancy:

We are all humans and therefore all vulnerable.
He died for us in the MIDDLE of our sins! Just the way we are/were.
If you struggle with addictions please get outside help!
Ultimately her addictions and her struggles drew her closer to the Lord.
Lack of communication can/will lead to a marital crisis! Satan loves to put lies in your mind and in your marriage.
We cannot “fix” our spouse. We are NOT their Holy Spirit!
Ask the Lord to give you HIS EYES for your spouse.
It is OKAY to feel like you are going crazy at times…LOL.
Recognize that we can all be blinded.
Struggles are an opportunity to grow.
Love is not a feeling. Love is a decision.
You will live your best life from a place of humility and surrender.
Life is going to bring you different seasons…address your “personal needs” in each.
Be creative in addressing your own health and well-being and don’t expect your spuse to take care of that.
In talking to your spouse…do not use the words “always” or “never”...use “I” wording.
When we RUN AWAY from difficult situations (and don’t address them) then we just end up STUCK there.
Remember the early years of loving your spouse by looking back at old photos together.