Receiving Love: The Spiritual Experience That Changed My Heart

What if the prayer you've been asking God to answer... is already being answered, just not in the way you expected?

This is one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to my very first First Nations ceremony. I went with an open heart, a lot of curiosity, and honestly... a lot of nerves. I thought I was going to support someone else. I thought I was there to pray for the men and to deepen my connection to my Indigenous roots.

What I didn't expect was that I would leave with one of the most profound experiences of my life.

This episode isn't really about the ceremony.

It's about learning to receive.

It's about what happens when you've spent your whole life being the strong one, the helper, the healer, the woman who holds everyone else—and then God creates a moment where all you can do is receive love.

I'll share the signs that guided me there, the unexpected healing that took place, the powerful lessons I walked away with, and why I believe this experience changed my heart forever.

If you've been praying for clarity, healing, or wondering if God is leading you somewhere you don't yet understand, I hope this conversation reminds you that He is always working behind the scenes—even when you can't yet see the full picture.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Following the signs and trusting God's guidance

• My first experience attending a First Nations ceremony

• What it means to truly receive love instead of always giving it

• Healing father wounds and opening your heart

• Why resistance doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path

• The unexpected peace I experienced during the ceremony

• Trusting God's plan over your own

• The three biggest lessons I'm taking with me from this experience

My biggest takeaways:

✨ Pray for what God wants for your life, not just what you want.

✨ Pray for the vessel that can hold the blessings you're asking for.

✨ Elevation happens in segments. Stay regulated. Stay patient. Trust the waiting.

One of the greatest realizations I had was this:

I thought I went there to heal... but instead, I was the one being healed.

Maybe that's what healing really is.

Not becoming someone different.

But finally believing you were worthy of receiving love all along.

If this episode touched your heart, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message on Instagram or share this episode with someone who's walking through their own season of healing, faith, or becoming.

And if you're feeling called into a deeper relationship with God while creating a rich, purposeful, and joy-filled life, I'd love to invite you into my new Elevation Mastermind: https://jackie-mcdonald.mykajabi.com/offers/QUo2VadP/checkout. It's a six-week journey where we'll combine tapping, prayer, faith, and personal growth as we learn to trust God's plan and become the women we're being called to be.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for allowing me to share this part of my journey with you. 🤍