27 | Rise: Saying Yes to New Life

“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13

Fall is a season of slowing down, clearing out, and trusting God for new beginnings. In this episode, we continue the Fall Growth Arch and step into the second movement: Rise.

Rising isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s as simple as planting onions in cool soil, scattering radish seeds, or whispering a prayer in the middle of a hard day. It’s saying yes to the new life God is growing in us, even when the season feels heavy.

Join me in the garden as I share:

🌿 In this episode:

• How Philippians 4:13 anchors us when our strength feels gone.

• What the fall garden teaches us about rising in slow, steady faith.

• My personal story of planting onions and radishes as an act of hope.

• Garden practices for fall: garlic, greens, mulching, and noticing seasonal shifts.

• Spiritual practices to rise with Christ: gratitude, prayer, slowing down, and saying yes to small beginnings.

🌿 Reflection Prompts for You

• Where in your life are you being asked to rise right now?

• What “onions” (long-term growth) and “radishes” (quick mercies) is God inviting you to plant?

• How does Philippians 4:13 speak into your current season of strength or weakness?

• What small act of faithfulness could you say yes to this week?

🌿 Practical Garden Tie-In

• Plant garlic as a symbol of unseen faithfulness.

• Sow leafy greens to celebrate God’s quick mercies.

• Mulch your beds as a reminder of God’s protective covering.

• Notice fall leaves and pray about what God may be asking you to release.

✨ Next Steps

• 📖 Grab your copy of my ebook Rooted in Grace →Learn how gardening rhythms can reshape your spiritual life.

• 🌱 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls Facebook Group → [insert link] for encouragement, Scripture, and community with women walking the same journey.

• 🌿 Follow me on Instagram → @southernsoils for daily garden + faith inspiration.

💚 Friend, rising doesn’t have to be flashy. It’s faithful. It’s steady. It’s Christ in you. May this fall remind you: you can do all things through Him who gives you strength.