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Have you ever questioned whether you truly belong? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess is joined by special guest Freyda, who shares her powerful story of finding belonging in the middle of family transition, personal hardship, and rediscovering God’s purpose. Her journey—from walking into a Celebrate Recovery to serving in church—will remind you that God meets us right where we are.

Through real conversation and biblical encouragement, this episode explores the heart of what it means to be accepted, chosen, and loved—no matter your past.

🔍 Discover:

• What it really means to “belong” in God’s family
• How shame, rejection, fear, and comparison block belonging—and what God says about each one
• The power of community and vulnerability in faith
• Freyda’s moving journey of healing and serving
• Scriptures that rewire your thinking around acceptance and grace

🙌 This Week’s Resource: Serving

Want to find your purpose and belong in a deeper way? Start serving! You were made for it. Tap into the joy of using your gifts to bless others:

👉 https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/volunteering

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Belonging doesn’t have to be earned—it’s already extended to you.
• Jesus meets us exactly where we are.
• Shame and rejection are not the end of your story.
• You’re not too broken to be used by God.
• Real community is part of real healing.

❓ Question for You to Think About

What’s one moment in your life when you knew you belonged?

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Ever feel like you’re on the outside looking in—like maybe you don’t really belong? Episode 200 of the Midweek Motivation Podcast is a powerful celebration of real stories that prove just how deeply God welcomes us, no matter where we’ve been. Jess walks through four of the biggest reasons people struggle with belonging—shame, rejection, fear, and comparison—and shows what God says in response. Plus, hear moving personal testimonies of how others found their place in God’s family.

Discover:

• How three people encountered Jesus and found true belonging
• The biblical truth that crushes shame, rejection, and comparison
• Why God doesn’t require performance—just presence
• What Ephesians, Romans, and Hebrews say about your place in God’s family
• A fresh reminder that Jesus meets you right where you are

This isn’t just encouragement—it’s an invitation. Pull up a seat by the fire and remember: you belong here.

🙌 Start Serving at Westside

You weren’t meant to sit on the sidelines. One of the best ways to experience belonging and purpose is by serving others. Find a serving opportunity that fits you at westsidecommunitychurch.com/volunteering

🔑 Key Takeaways

• God’s love and belonging are already extended to you—no marshmallows required.
• Shame doesn’t disqualify you; your story is part of your testimony.
• Jesus doesn’t gatekeep grace—He welcomes first, transforms later.
• You don’t have to fake it. God invites you just as you are.
• In God’s family, no one earned it. We were all adopted.

❓ Question for You to Think About

What’s holding you back from believing you belong—with Jesus, with others, and with purpose?

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• 📍 Westside Community Church – https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com
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