[Ep 140] Recognizing God's Invitation to Reach Out to a Hurting Friend

I have an announcement for you: I wrote a book. An actual book that you will be able to buy in paperback form that I plan to launch this book later this month, right as we're going into the holiday season.  Because holidays can be hard, and I know you. You want to find ways to serve and care for those who are struggling this holiday season. And this book will help you do just that. It's called Courageous Care: Helping Others Even When You're Afraid. Throughout the book, I teach my C.A.R.E. framework for discerning how to support loved ones who are struggling, with C.A.R.E. being an acronym for each part.  We explore those obstacles that often get in the way of taking the first step, we discover how God has divinely designed each one of us with specific skills and personality traits to care for others, we practice listening for God's guidance in each situation, and we end by looking specifically at our friend and what she needs. One of my early readers said this about it: "The C.A.R.E. concept is such a creative and impactful way to invite us to be more intentional about reaching out to the hurting people in our lives. I, myself, felt very convicted and encouraged as I read through it." And so today, I wanted to share with you a chapter from my book, one that focuses on recognizing those sacred nudges from God to reach out. You know the ones. That thought inside you to send a card, to stop and say hi, to bring over some groceries. Be sure to stay around until the end of today's episode to find out how you can join the launch team and share the book with those looking for this kind of practical support and training. Kari   RELATED EPISODES + RESOURCES: ·       Pen Your Way to Peace Holiday Workshop: http://lovedoesthat.org/holidayworkshop ·       Imagine Devotional: http://lovedoesthat.org/imagine ·       Episode 5: Discerning How to Help a Grieving Friend ·       Episode 43: When Helping Hurts: Establishing Boundaries When Caring for Others with Counselor Nicole Fryling ·       Episode 81: Encouraging and Caring for Others as an Introvert ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection  Music by DappyTKeys