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There is a difference between working hard and working from fear. And many of us have crossed that line without realizing it. In this episode, Alexa walks through a season that began with a sleepless night and one verse in her Bible: "Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself." (Proverbs 23:4) What started as a quiet correction in December has unfolded over months into a much deeper revelation about the root system that drives so much of our striving, our anxiety, our inability to rest, and our resistance to receiving. This conversation traces the story of the Israelites coming out of Egypt and the way God had to renew their minds before they could walk into freedom. It connects manna in the wilderness to Jesus teaching us to ask for daily bread. It opens up Psalm 127:2 and the phrase "the bread of anxious toil." It draws from Philippians 4 and Paul's example of learning how to receive. And it lands on the truth that God is not just teaching us to rest — He is teaching us how to RECEIVE, how to TRUST, and how to surround ourselves with the kind of people who reinforce the new thing He is doing in us, not the old patterns we were delivered from. If you have been feeling burnt out, anxious about provision, afraid to slow down, or stuck in survival mode even though God has called you out of it, this episode was made for you. What You Will Learn How "Egypt" is not just a place in scripture but a mindset still living in many of usWhat the phrase "the bread of anxious toil" in Psalm 127:2 actually reveals about working from fearWhy God provided manna daily and would not let the Israelites hoard it, and how this connects to Jesus teaching us to ask for daily breadThe difference between blessing and provision, and why that distinction matters when God providesWhy receiving is often harder than working, especially for those who have always been the strong, independent, self-sufficient oneHow fear of people's judgment can hold us back from fully receiving what God providesWhy the people we surround ourselves with shape our mindset and either pull us into the new thing or back into EgyptHow Romans 12:2 and the renewal of the mind is the spine of every spiritual transformationWhy looking back, like Lot's wife, can keep us stuck in patterns God is trying to deliver us fromPractical encouragement for anyone wrestling with anxiety, burnout, scarcity mindset, or the inability to rest

Have you ever felt completely hopeless? Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts? In this episode I will dive into how I have personally walked through my own dark seasons, and how the Lord has a ministered to me. I hope you find some tools in this episode to encourage you on your own journey. Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

We have two choices: find comfort in the world or comfort in God. When we are facing an uncomfortable or difficult situation in life it’s tempting to run instead of asking God “What do you want me to learn in the season?”  Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

Thought life would look differently by now? Has that promise you have been waiting to come to pass delaying? Are you wondering what is the point in waiting anymore? We will discuss working through the temptation to settle and conform to the world when things don’t turn out the way we hoped.  Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

When life does not look how you expect will you trust God, will you still follow him? There were times in my life where I asked myself this question. There were times I could have walked away.  Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

When you look at yourself… what do you see? We are called to be a reflection of Christ but oftentimes other things in our lives are being reflected. “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” (Proverbs 27:19) We should no longer be okay with allowing our circumstances and people to define us or blame them for our struggle. I encourage you to look inside your own heart and see what role you have been playing in your life.  Follow @imalexaloryn

The world tries to present a sense of “peace” to us but often the world’s peace looks like chaos, toxicity, disrespect, or disregard, it’s the opposite of God’s peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

As I was reflecting earlier this week the following thought came to mind "don't allow idols to rob your peace." Through the last year on my journey to emotional healing, I realized true peace is in the surrender to God.  Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

The Heart's Condition. “...He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” One of my Pastor’s once  said. "If you were in jail how would you bail your fellow cellmate out?" If you are still in captivity and incarcerated to your old habits and ways of thinking how could you ever bring hope to someone else going through the same thing?” The Lord wants to restore us and release us from darkness so we can help others who are still prisoners. Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

What do we do when we feel our faith is being tested? Over the years I have learned as we begin to know who God is our faith begins to increase as it’s tested. Through the process we  see goodness of God and his faithfulness!  Download  my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). God desires us to walk in freedom. But how do we do that? Let’s journey together and see what the word says about walking in freedom!  Download my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29) Even when we fall short, even when we have sinned God still blesses us. God will not take back what he has already given you!   Download my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

Are you making decisions based on emotion or wisdom? Let’s talk about our desires and how we can learn to take control of them. The more we choose wisdom over our desires/emotions the more freedom we find. Download my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

Any mistake I made I would rip out the sheet and rewrite the whole entire page! My dad stopped me and asked “Alex what are you doing?” I said “Dad, I made a mistake I need to redo the whole thing…” he replied “No, it’s okay. Just mark a clean line through your mistake and keep going.”  I believe God wants us to learn to mark a clean line through our mistakes as forgiven and keep moving forward and no longer dwell in the past.  Download my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn

Alexa Loryn shares part of her testimony, the loss of her dear friend, and how it's never too late to seek God. Download my FREE ebook "30 Days of Prayer: Bye, Bye, Anxiety" at www.imalexaloryn.com Follow me on IG/TikTok/Facebook: @imalexaloryn