[Ep 31] Why You Can't Let Failure Stop You From Reaching Out

Today, I just want to have a bit of a heart-to-heart conversation with you about something that I feel so many of us get stuck by, and that is failure. And what I want to focus on today is when we think we mess up when it comes to caring for those around us. We say the wrong thing. We do the wrong thing. We don't send the card like we were going to. We give a gift card to a restaurant instead of cooking a meal at home like we wanted. We ignore the hurt and don't do anything at all. And we let that failure, that mistake, sneak its way into our hearts and minds. And we start telling ourselves things like, I must not be meant to do this, or God needs to find somebody else, or I just can't do anything right, I should just stop trying. I know what it's like to beat myself up for something that I've done that didn't go as planned. I know what it's like to play mind games with the enemy. I don't always recognize what's a lie. And I get sucked into believing something that then prevents me from reaching out the next time. Have you been there? Kari   ARE YOU READY TO C.A.R.E. COURAGEOUSLY? Grab the Courageous Care Masterclass at www.lovedoesthat.org/care.   BIBLE REFERENCES: Acts 9 Psalm 32:5 Psalm 38:18 1 John 1:9 Deuteronomy 31:6 ------ Friend, I'd love to encourage you as you encourage others. Here are two ways to get started: 1. SHOP ENCOURAGEMENT + SYMPATHY GIFTS These are prayerfully-crafted gifts you can share with those you love as tangible expressions of care. Let your friend know she is not alone. www.lovedoesthat.org/shop 2. SCHEDULE A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION DISCERNMENT CALL Interested in spiritual direction? Schedule a complimentary Discernment Call where we'll talk about what's weighing on your heart and identify next steps you can take to discern God's direction. www.lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection/