Episode 126
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In this Episode, I feature special guest, Vivian Cumins. Vivian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is a career professional, military spouse, stepmom to two adult children and a Glammy to five grands! In our authentic conversation she shares her “Rising Up” God story about her total surrender of self will and pride to God after discovering she could not control her anxiety , fears and the things that were happening in her family and her health. She also shares how she dealt with the spiritual warfare she encountered once she surrendered to encourage others who may be dealing with life circumstances beyond their control. In addition, she shares tips for seeking balance
In This Episode:
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- Vivian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma.
- She grew up with her husband and they have been married for 21 years.
- We all have a story and so many of our stories are similar and we are all struggling with similar things. It is very important that we share with others because it could very well help someone else.
- Vivian shares her “Rising Up” God story.
- Three years later she had reached a point where she was tired of striving for perfection. Her whole life she strived for perfection beginning at the age of five.
- After giving up her perfection to God she entered a wilderness time period. Vivian and her parents all struggled with medical troubles. She found out that she had stage three melanoma.
- God answered her prayers and after multiple surgeries, all of her scans came back negative for cancer.
- At a writing conference, God revealed to her that He wanted her to write about balance and help women seek balance.
- So many women are struggling with this notion of being unbalanced.
- You are not alone even if you feel like you are alone. God is with us the whole time. Lean on the Word and stay in prayer. My number one advice is to reach out and talk with other people.
- Balance is not just about eating right and exercising. It is about so many different things.
Bio
Vivian Cumins is a writer, blogger, storyteller, and speaker who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is also a career professional, a military spouse, a step-mom to two adult kids, and a “Glammy” to five grandkids. Although her name means “LIVELY” Vivian admits she has not always felt lively. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, self-inflicted stress and illness, depression, and anxiety. In 2020, after years of striving and mental exhaustion, Vivian rededicated her life to the Lord and vowed to relinquish control and submit to God’s will. Her newfound faith and commitment were immediately put to the test when she had to trust God to provide healing from stage 3 melanoma. Though this was a difficult time, Vivian claims she would not change a thing. That ‘wilderness’ season, she says, delivered her from a prideful spirit and set her free from captivity. It was also during this time that God began speaking to her in dreams. His voice and the challenges she faced taught her how to give up control and trust God, embrace imperfection, and recognize, then recalibrate, the unbalance in her life. Today, Vivian not only shares her testimony of preparation and deliverance, but she also provides valuable lessons and helpful tips for actively seeking balance, which starts with making time for God, taking care of yourself, and sprinkling in some good old-fashioned fun.
Links
Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast
Altered Stories Ministry 52-Week Devotional
Altered Stories Show on YouTube
Quotes
- “We all have a story and so many of our stories are similar and we are all struggling with similar things.” – Vivian Cumins
- “It is very important that we share with others because it could very well help someone else.” – Vivian Cumins
- “So many women are struggling with this notion of being unbalanced.” – Vivian Cumins
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