How to Live a Life That Flourishes
What does it really mean to live a flourishing life? It's easy to picture flourishing as having everything together with ease. A consistent routine, plenty of energy, and enough time to check every box on our to-do list, but for many of us, especially parents, life rarely looks that way.
In Part 2 of the Rise & BUILD Podcast, Amber Joy reminds us that flourishing isn't about perfection it's about staying rooted in Christ, even during life's busiest seasons.
Flourishing Starts Where You Are
One of the biggest misconceptions about spending time with God is that it has to look a certain way. We often imagine a quiet morning with a hot cup of coffee, an open Bible, and uninterrupted time to pray. While those moments are wonderful, they're not always realistic.
Amber shares that after becoming a mom, she had to let go of the idea that her quiet time needed to be picture-perfect. Instead, she learned to embrace the small moments she had. During her daughter's naps, she'd grab what she called her "emergency prayer tote"—filled with her Bible, journal, and devotional materials—and spend whatever time she could with the Lord. Those simple moments became the foundation for a flourishing faith.
Growth Happens One Small Step at a Time
That experience inspired Amber to create her Fruity Journals—bite-sized devotionals based on the Fruits of the Spirit that encourage women to grow in their relationship with God without the pressure of having hours of free time.
Living a flourishing life doesn't happen overnight. Just like fruit grows slowly with care and nourishment, our faith develops through consistent, intentional time with God—even if it's only a few minutes each day.
Listen to the Full Conversation
Amber's story is a beautiful reminder that every season of life offers opportunities to grow closer to God. If you've been struggling to find time for your faith or wondering what it means to truly flourish, this episode is filled with practical encouragement and hope.
Listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Amber Joy on the Rise & BUILD Podcast, then explore more podcast episodes, parenting resources, and faith-filled encouragement here on the Building ALL Children website.
