The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast

A 7-Day Return from Drift – Staying Awake

Kathy Lindberg

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Episode Summary:
In this reflective follow-up episode, we pause to integrate the journey of the Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift challenge. Whether you completed the challenge, joined in partway, or are just stepping into the conversation, this episode offers encouragement to stay awake, remain attentive, and let God’s stirring in your heart take root.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Gentle reminders that returning to God is about responsiveness, not perfection
  • How to normalize ongoing drift without shame or discouragement
  • Teaching on abiding as a daily way of life and the key to lasting spiritual awakening
  • Invitation to reflect and let God’s Word settle in your heart
  • Resources for continuing the journey, including the Companion Guide and Watered By the Word community
  • A preview of the upcoming June challenge centered on Matthew 11

Scripture Focus:

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Reflection Prompt:
Take a few quiet moments to ask:

  • What has God been stirring in my heart this past week?
  • Where can I intentionally return to Him today, even in ordinary moments?
  • How can I allow His Word and His presence to take root without rushing past it?

Action Step:

  • Revisit the Wake Up, My Daughters Companion Guide at your own pace: https://wateredbytheword.com/return/https://wateredbytheword.com/join/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=season3
  • Choose one small moment today to abide in Jesus: pause, pray, reflect on a verse, or simply notice His presence in an ordinary task
  • Consider joining Watered By the Word for ongoing encouragement and community in walking awake with God

Encouragement for the Journey:
Drift will try to return—not as failure, but as a natural part of life. Staying awake is not about intensity or perfection. It’s about responsiveness, attentiveness, and abiding in Christ day by day.

Connect & Share:
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need a gentle reminder to stay awake and remain in Christ. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together.


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