#10 - The Spirit of Striving, the Fire of Surrender, and the Fallout of Following Jesus

In this raw journal-style solo episode, Leah Steele opens up about a recent health scare that became a Holy Spirit confrontation with the old spirit of striving. What started as a biblically inspired fast quickly unraveled into a cautionary tale about obedience versus perfectionism—and how easily we can slide back into self-reliance even in our walk with Christ. Leah shares vulnerable reflections on her identity, health, community backlash over her public faith, and what it means to truly be set apart in a world that celebrates deception. This one’s a fire-starter for anyone navigating the tension between religious works and true relationship with Jesus.

🔍 Bullet Points – Key Takeaways

⚠️ Health Crisis as Wake-Up Call: Leah’s extreme fast triggered serious health issues—God hadn’t told her to fast; she was striving to “do it right.”

🧠 Old Patterns, New Faith: The spirit of performance and superiority from her New Age past tried to re-emerge under the guise of excellence.

👏 Worldly Applause vs. Kingdom Obedience: She was celebrated as a “witch” but is now shamed for following Jesus—proof John 15:19 is alive and real.

🤝 Division in the Church: Even within the Bride of Christ, division (over Elon, denominations, Israel, theology) is a demonic distraction.

👑 From Platform-Building to Kingdom-Building: Leah’s passion for wealth and business remains—but now it’s fully submitted to God’s will and purpose.

📖 Featured Scriptures

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” – Proverbs 14:12

“If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” – John 15:19

“God hadn’t told me to fast—I chose to do it. It wasn’t about obedience. It was about being the best... and that’s striving, not surrender.” – Leah Steele

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📖 Scriptures for Further Study

Proverbs 14:12

John 15:19

Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world...”

2 Thessalonians 2:3 – The great falling away

🔔 Subscribe, Share & Walk in Supernatural Truth!
If you’ve ever slipped back into self-reliance or felt the pressure to perform—even for God—this episode is for you. Let Leah’s story be your reminder: striving is a counterfeit for surrender. Share this episode with someone wrestling with legalism, self-idolatry, or lukewarm religion. Let’s walk boldly into full obedience and supernatural discernment. Jesus is worthy!

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