Saying Yes to God When It Costs You, Surrendering Fear, Emotions, and Obedience in Faith

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my friend Marchett for one of those honest, heart-level conversations that stays with you long after it ends. We talk about what it looks like to say yes to God when obedience feels costly, unclear, or unseen, and how surrender often happens right in the middle of big emotions, doubt, and fear of rejection.

Marchett shares how God has been inviting her into obedience without guarantees, teaching her to release the need for visible benefit and trust Him daily. We reflect on the story of Esther and how obedience sometimes requires courage without certainty, the cleansing of the temple and Jesus' unwavering focus despite rejection, and how God meets us personally in seasons where our emotions feel overwhelming.

We also talk about the danger of serving fear, people, or emotions instead of God, and how surrender is not about silencing feelings but submitting them. Marchett beautifully reframes surrender through the lens of daughterhood, approaching God not with polished prayers but with honesty, need, and trust. This conversation is a reminder that God sees every quiet act of obedience, that small beginnings matter, and that faith is lived one yes at a time.

If you are wrestling with doubt, carrying rejection, or wondering if your obedience even matters, this episode will gently remind you that you are seen, known, and held by a faithful Father.

Scripture references mentioned:

• The story of Esther

• Matthew 6:24, serving God and not people or money

• 2 Corinthians 5:7, walking by faith and not by sight

• Luke 19:45–48, Jesus cleansing the temple

• Haggai 2, rebuilding the temple and not despising small beginnings

• Isaiah 55:8–9, God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours

• Galatians 6:9, not growing weary in doing good

• Luke 9:23, daily taking up our cross

• 2 Corinthians 12:9, strength made perfect in weakness

If this conversation stirred something in you, or if God is shifting your perspective in a meaningful way, I would love to hear your story. Perspectives Into Practice is a space for real women sharing what God is teaching them right now, not polished testimonies, just honest faith in motion.

If you feel led to be a guest, head to PerspectivesIntoPractice.com and tell me a little about your story. I would be honored to have you join the conversation.