Are you exhausted from trying to be a &ldquo;better Christian,&rdquo; follow all the rules, or just fix yourself? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the age-old dilemma every believer faces: Am I supposed to be working on me&mdash;and if so, how much of it is up to me, and how much is God&rsquo;s job? Inspired by the Crowder song &ldquo;He&rsquo;s Working on Me Still,&rdquo; Heather explores the difference between self-powered striving and Spirit-powered transformation. Using honest stories, biblical wisdom (especially from Galatians 5), and practical illustrations, she helps Christian women understand why hustling for holiness leaves us tired&mdash;and how true freedom and growth comes when we move from &ldquo;I&rsquo;m working on me&rdquo; to &ldquo;He&rsquo;s working on me.&rdquo; In This Episode: <ul> <li> Why spiritual striving, religious rule-following, and willpower can&rsquo;t bring long-term freedom </li> <li> How diet culture mindsets sneak into our faith and make us rely on formulas instead of God </li> <li> What it means to step out of the driver&rsquo;s seat and let God be in control (with relatable analogies and humor) </li> <li> The power of relationship over religion and why faith is more than just &ldquo;doing all the things&rdquo; </li> <li> How to recognize if your spiritual life is based on head knowledge, not heart transformation </li> <li> Practical steps to move from self-reliance to Spirit-dependence&mdash;including honest reflection questions and the importance of daily worship </li> </ul> Key Takeaway:Stop striving for self-improvement and start leaning into God&rsquo;s grace. When we let go of self-reliance and invite the Holy Spirit to lead, we experience true rest, freedom, and lasting spiritual growth. Mentions & Resources: <ul> <li> 40-Day Journey: Starts October 1st, with groups beginning October 7th. Details at <a href="http://improvebodyimage.com/">improvebodyimage.com</a> or directly at: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/course-only-body-image-freedom-framework-product-page">Body Image Freedom Framework: Heather&rsquo;s online course for deeper freedom in the areas discussed in the episode.&nbsp;</a> </li> <li> Coaching and community offerings: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/work-with-me-christian-body-image-help">Here are links to programs designed to equip women for the real battle.</a> </li> <li> Book Rec: <a href="https://amzn.to/4grYQJr">&ldquo;When People Are Big and God is Small&rdquo; by Ed Welch (Amazon affiliate link)</a> </li> </ul> Listener Challenge:Who&rsquo;s really in the driver&rsquo;s seat of your faith right now? This week, pause and ask God to lead, spend extra time in worship, and notice where you&rsquo;re striving instead of surrendering. Leave a Review:Has this episode helped you break free from comparison and spiritual exhaustion? Leave a quick review&mdash;it helps others find the show! <hr> Subscribe to Compared to Who? for Christian perspectives on body image, freedom from comparison, and finding true rest in Christ. Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.

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