Shifting from 'Jesus Saves' to Saving Myself.
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Shifting from the "Jesus saves" mentality to a more reality-based perspective felt like stepping out of something familiar into something a little more uncertain, but real. For so long, I found comfort in the idea that salvation was this external thing—like if I prayed right, stayed in line, and did the right things, everything would just work out. It was comforting, knowing someone else would step in when life got tough.
But at some point, I started realizing that for me, taking action was the change I needed. I had to step up and do the work myself. There wasn’t going to be some divine rescue—I had to figure it out. That was a wake-up call, and honestly, it felt uncomfortable. It meant taking responsibility in a way I hadn’t before. I had to stop waiting for someone or something to fix things and start owning the messy parts of life.
Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with faith or believing in something bigger than ourselves. That can be powerful. But for me, personally, I found that shifting my focus inward brought me the clarity and progress I needed. Instead of feeling weighed down by guilt or fear of judgment, I started focusing on what *I* could control and how I could live more authentically. It wasn’t easy, but it felt right for me. I know for others, faith is a source of comfort and peace, and that’s amazing. Everyone’s journey is different, and that’s what makes it personal.
For me, I began to see that taking responsibility for my own growth was a lot more fulfilling than waiting for things to change on their own. Life is messy, and sometimes it’s hard, but I found strength in showing up for myself, even when things weren’t perfect.
This shift didn’t take away from my sense of spirituality; if anything, it made it more real. I wasn’t waiting for someone to save me anymore—I was stepping into my own power. It was like I took ownership of my life and stopped outsourcing it. For me, that was where I found real freedom and strength.
So while this was my personal journey, I recognize that for some, the traditional idea of salvation can be deeply meaningful, and there’s beauty in that too. We all have different paths, and that’s what makes each one of them worth exploring. For me, it was about taking responsibility, but no matter what path we walk, it’s all about finding what gives us peace.
But at some point, I started realizing that for me, taking action was the change I needed. I had to step up and do the work myself. There wasn’t going to be some divine rescue—I had to figure it out. That was a wake-up call, and honestly, it felt uncomfortable. It meant taking responsibility in a way I hadn’t before. I had to stop waiting for someone or something to fix things and start owning the messy parts of life.
Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with faith or believing in something bigger than ourselves. That can be powerful. But for me, personally, I found that shifting my focus inward brought me the clarity and progress I needed. Instead of feeling weighed down by guilt or fear of judgment, I started focusing on what *I* could control and how I could live more authentically. It wasn’t easy, but it felt right for me. I know for others, faith is a source of comfort and peace, and that’s amazing. Everyone’s journey is different, and that’s what makes it personal.
For me, I began to see that taking responsibility for my own growth was a lot more fulfilling than waiting for things to change on their own. Life is messy, and sometimes it’s hard, but I found strength in showing up for myself, even when things weren’t perfect.
This shift didn’t take away from my sense of spirituality; if anything, it made it more real. I wasn’t waiting for someone to save me anymore—I was stepping into my own power. It was like I took ownership of my life and stopped outsourcing it. For me, that was where I found real freedom and strength.
So while this was my personal journey, I recognize that for some, the traditional idea of salvation can be deeply meaningful, and there’s beauty in that too. We all have different paths, and that’s what makes each one of them worth exploring. For me, it was about taking responsibility, but no matter what path we walk, it’s all about finding what gives us peace.