After the Mountaintop Moment
The event ends. The lights dim. The adrenaline fades. And suddenly, you’re back in car line or folding laundry wondering: Did any of that really matter?
In Episode 2 of Dreamers to Doers Season 5, Sarah Birkbeck and the Refresh team share candid stories about what happens after big acts of obedience — the spiritual highs, the crashes, and the vulnerability that follows. Their insights will help you learn how to come down from mountaintop moments with grace.
Core Insights from the Conversation
The crash is normal. After a spiritual high, your body, mind, and heart need rest.
Guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us that the affections of our heart shape all we are.
Delay self-critique. Don’t rush into debriefs or surveys when you’re most vulnerable.
God measures the ripple. You don’t have to see the fruit of obedience; trust Him with the unseen.
Plan for recovery. Cake, naps, and margin in your calendar are holy stewardship, too.
Practical Takeaways
Build rest into your schedule after big events or steps of faith.
Recognize when self-criticism and comparison are pulling you off course.
Trust that unseen seeds will bear fruit in God’s timing.
Anchor yourself in Scripture like Galatians 6:9: Do not grow weary in doing good.
Remember: discipleship and community are how faith carries into the long haul.
Doers Challenge
This week, sit with the Lord and journal what it would look like to come down from your mountaintop moment with grace. Then write one intentional plan for how you’ll walk forward in that posture.
Join the Conversation
We’d love to know — how do you personally handle the “after” moments when the adrenaline fades? What helps you guard your heart, rest well, or stay encouraged? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s encourage one another.
Closing Encouragement
The mountaintop is a gift, but the long walk of obedience is where your roots grow deep. Trust God with both the highs and the quiet, and let His grace meet you in the middle.