Confessions of a Recovering Striver
Whit's Adventures and Blog
Welcome, friend! I'm Whitney Roehl, I'm a recovering Striver. What is a striver?
For me, it was constantly aiming for perfection, relying on my own ambition, strength, and ability. As a Christian, I'd ask God for help but He was my last resort, not my first. Nothing was ever "good enough". I constantly needed to do more, to have more.
I felt empty and exhausted.
When, I finally got to the end of myself, Jesus crashed in with His personable love.
Since then, I've repented of being self-sufficient, constantly striving. Now, I live surrendered. Join me, on this journey.
In the darkest, most evil, hopeless, places, that's where Your love shines brightest, Jesus.
I recently, experienced this, first-hand, with a traumatic event that happened to a loved one. There was so much evil, trauma and offense. My mind kept being flooded by disturbing visions, bringing me to...
Dear Beloved Daughter of God,
Let me remind you of the love our Father has lavished on you.
It's limitless and can NOT be measured!
REFUSE to be led astray by needing others approval.
Stop second guessing your worthiness.
You were created for THIS exact moment, this battle, and this purpose.
You ARE...