Letting Go of Perfect: Sarah’s Journey from Weight Loss Struggles to True Peace in Christ

When Sarah stopped chasing the world’s idea of perfection and looked up to Jesus, everything changed. Her story is a reminder that true freedom is found in Christ, not in the number on the scale.

Don't Chase Worldly Perfection Find Your True Freedom in Christ

In this powerful episode, we dive into Sarah's transformative journey from chasing the world's version of perfection to finding true freedom in Christ. Sarah opens up about her struggles with striving for the perfect body, the perfect life, and how it all left her feeling empty and broken. It wasn't until she hit rock bottom that she realized the pursuit of these ideals had failed her time and time again. But in her lowest moment, Sarah found something she never expected—Jesus.

Join us as Sarah shares how her desperate need for control led her down a path of frustration and despair, and how only when she surrendered everything to Christ did she begin to experience real peace and fulfillment. She no longer chases after what the world says is perfect because she's discovered that perfection is found in a relationship with Jesus, who has never failed her.

Key Takeaways:

• The dangers of striving for worldly perfection and how it leaves us feeling empty.
• How hitting rock bottom can be the very thing that leads us to look up and find Jesus.
• Sarah's story of surrendering her need for control and finding peace in Christ.
• The freedom that comes from letting go of the world's standards and embracing God’s truth.
• Encouragement for those who feel like they’re at the end of their rope—there is hope and healing in Jesus.

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Scripture References:

• Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
• Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Questions to Reflect On:

1. Are you chasing after something that you feel is just out of reach? What does God say about that?
2. Have you experienced a moment where everything seemed to fall apart? How did God meet you there?
3. What does surrendering to Jesus look like in your own life?

Action Steps:

• Spend time in prayer, asking God to reveal any areas of your life where you’re striving for perfection instead of relying on Him.
• Reflect on a time when you felt broken or lost and consider how God was at work in that moment.
• Share Sarah's story with someone who might be struggling with the same issues.

Closing Thought: Remember, it’s not about chasing perfection—it's about finding wholeness in the One who is perfect. When we look up to Jesus, we find everything we need.

Remember You Are Strong. Confident. His.

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Kim Dolan Leto is the author of Fit God's Way, which was #1 in Christian Living and Whole Food Diets. She is also the author of the best-selling Christian fitness book, 10 Steps to Your Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T., and the Strong. Confident. His. Faith and Fitness Devotional, a faith-filled inspirational speaker, creator of the Faith Inspired Transformation, F.I.T. DVD workout series, and the host of the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast.

Kim has graced 25 Fitness Magazine Covers and written countless articles. Her work has been featured on the 700 Club, TBN, CBN, FOX, Babbie's House, Hope Today, Life Today, ESPN, and ABC and published in Jesus Calling, The Christian Post, Relevant, Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Fitness, Success, Faith and Fitness Magazine, Train and many other health, fitness, and Christian publications. She was the longstanding Faith and Fitness expert for HIS Radio and currently, her F.I.T. Workout Series is streaming on Pure Flix.

She is an ESPN Fitness America Champion and proudly represented America as the only American in the top five for Fox Sports Ms. Fitness World.

Kim’s mission is to equip women through Word-based strategies, daily action steps, and the tools they need to achieve a Faith Inspired Transformation in their health and wholeness to live Strong. Confident. His.

Kim and her husband Bill have been married for 25 years. They have three children, and one granddaughter, and live in Scottsdale, Arizona.