Welcome, SPRING.
Goodness my heart has longed for this season. It was a long, cold and very wet Winter here in North Carolina and I’m so happy to have warmer days and brighter colors all around.
Just like it’s been a long Winter, it’s been a long few weeks for me personally and our family, you guys.
I hope one day I can share these dark corners of my soul but today’s not the day. This isn’t the season. And everyone is ok … no one is dying … but it’s just felt like disappointment after disappointment lately.
And so, I needed to do a little Spring cleaning of my own, but not in Marie Kondo kinda way.
It’s a season of soul cleaning.
I’m thrilled to kick off this new series on the podcast with you. And today I’m starting things off with a teaching on soul cleaning. This isn’t a tone I normally take on the podcast, but I really felt like it’s something many of us need to experience right now.
So it’s a little different vibe on this episode. But don’t worry. I’m still Nicki and we still have your much loved Barnyard Baby update at the end.
After you listen, leave me a comment here on the blog letting me know if you enjoyed this type of episode and which of the questions you’re really letting yourself wrestle through or whatever else. But let’s talk. Because I need to hear from you just like you hear from me.
Click below or head to iTunes and listen to Episode #19.
xoxo,
Nicki
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Nicki, thank you so much for this podcast. My soul has been unwell for over a year. Our oldest son ran away last year and has completely walked away from Jesus. This has completely and utterly rocked my world. I never, in my wildest dreams, thought this would happen to our family. I’ve prayed him home to no avail.
I’ve tried so hard to fill the emptiness. Nothing has filled the void.
I want so much for Jesus to clean my soul, heal my heart, and make me whole again. This soul cleansing is just what I needed to do today. Thank you ♥️
Mary, I am so sorry. I am praying right now that Jesus will restore this and do what only He can do through something like this. You are loved and seen and you are a good momma.
Nicki,
I truly loved this podcast today. Much needed soul cleaning. I’m glad I wasn’t driving, that would have been a hot mess. I so do love the updates about your farm. Brings me joy. I’m happy that you share your struggles because I would not have ever thought (by your voice) you had deep ones. I’m not good at hiding my feelings. Lots of soul cleaning today for me. Thsnk you so much and I thank God for you.
Blessings from Norma in Texas.
Thank you Norma, may God bless you.
Nicki, I loved your podcast and it couldn’t have showed up on my fb newsfeed at a better time. I have been feeling tired and know that I needed for some soul cleaning and self care. It’s long weekend and I took an early day off from work to rest; to address my fatigue and got started on a detox. This past Sunday, I heard a still small voice say ” It’s a clean your vessel time ❤”A whole lot of questions to ask myself and how I’m going to overcome all of it. God Bless!
Wow – just wow! Last night I broke down and finally cried out to God. I realized I had not been truly praying lately as I used to and I’ve been going through some things that have broken me. Your topic, your words today were what I needed and a message from God. I have all the “symptoms” you mentioned and I need to do a lot of deep, deep soul cleaning right now. I will be listening to this again as I had to pause several times while crying so hard and loud during it. Thank you for this. ????
Wow Missy, thanks for sharing this with me. Ya, this isn’t fun stuff. But keep pressing into it. God has so much freedom ahead for you. xoxo
Thank you!!! I am going through a hard time because my heart is aching for my grown son. But God keeps pointing my finger back to my heart- and you are totally helping me process that!!
It’s so hard being a mom to an adult. Praying you find some freedom in this space today.
Nicki,
Thank you so very much for allowing God to use you, to be His vessel, to reach out and touch so many of us where we are… thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus!! Thank you my friend, and dear sister in Christ!! May God continue to bless you in all you do!!
Michelle
Thanks, Michelle. xoxo
Thank you Nicki.I always enjoy your podcasts.
Thanks, Nancy.
Nicki, I loved listening to this. Yes, I am in a would cleaning season too. Time to clear out the junk and darkness and let the Light in.
I have been feeling all of what you referred to as symptoms of an unwell soul. Transition from leaving my home to being on my own (really too old for this- but it is a God thing for sure!) and recognizing the feelings I am having are yes, normal but I need to also let them go. I know God is at work. He is actually leading me on a journey to find myself (at almost 62 it is about time!)
The beauty of it all is I can see God in all the struggles and His gentle hand leading the way (yes, sometimes gently pulling/pushing me to be brave.). When I received my “one word” for 2019 I thought OH NO. PLEASE NOT THAT WORD! Courageous!
I was apprehensive and I still get a bit anxious over it BUT before the new year rang in I
Wrote in my 2019 journal that I New and adventure was beginning and I called it “My Courageous Journey with My Heavenly Father””. ON 12/30/18 I wrote: “I will learn all about Him, His Love, His Mercy, grace, forgiveness and most of all His peace in a deeper more profound way and more about me. I will be not only stronger, but better – physically, emotionally & spiritually.” I can tell you those words have been prophetic and God is good. We have to trust Him.
I guess my post is to encourage all of who are in need of soul cleaning. DON’T GIVE UP! Continue to pray and seek God. Why? Because Prodigals do return, addicts do change, the lost do become found. I am seeing it, I am living it and it is all because we serve a loving and living God who sees, hears and works on our behalf.
Your messages are so special. Thank you so much!! Hugs!
Thank you Nicki for this beautiful soul cleaning message. The future is scary with my mother suffering with dementia and not know how this will all go…having 2 grown sons who have turned away from Christ and all this mama wants is her children in heaven sitting with Jesus. I needed this so much!
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Nicki this is really good teaching. Thank you for listening to the prompting from God to reach out and teach all the rest of us what He taught you. Focusing on soul care I see now is extremely important for us also. We usually tend to be nurturers and caregivers of everyone but ourselves. Thank you for sharing your heart, teaching and explaining soul cleaning so well. Thank you for blessing us all!
Prayed this podcast over a friend, family & self. It is the best one I have listened to. Thank you for the depth, honesty & scripture. Mat God continue to bless your ministry.
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