Have you ever prayed for more self-control… and still felt stuck in the same cycle? Like no matter how hard you try, how disciplined you become, or how faithful you want to be, nothing really changes?

Maybe you’ve told yourself, If I could just try harder… if I could be more disciplined… if I could be a better Christian… then this would finally click.

But what if the problem isn’t that you’re lacking willpower at all? What if this struggle is actually an invitation from God into something deeper?

Today on this Faith-Filled Friday episode, we’re talking about the shift from willpower to wisdom. Because true, lasting self-control isn’t something you white-knuckle your way into. It’s not something you force. It’s something that’s produced within you as you learn to walk with God, listen to Him, and rely on His strength instead of your own.

If you’re exhausted from striving… If you’re tired of feeling like you should be “doing better by now”… If you’re craving real, Spirit-led freedom instead of constant effort—this episode is for you.

I’m also excited to invite you to my upcoming workshop, Beyond Willpower, where we’re going to go deeper into this conversation. We’ll talk about why willpower was never meant to be your main tool—and what actually helps you overcome the struggle, find freedom, and move toward the results you’ve been praying for.

If you want to join us, head over to our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free, drop your email, and I’ll make sure you’re on the list to receive the workshop link coming up in February.

And if you have questions or want to connect directly, you can always email me at taraJ@dietditching.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s stop striving—and start walking in the freedom God already has for you. 💛