Ep61: Peace, Be Still: Reflections on Presence, Grief, and God's Love

In this solo episode, Karen Papin shares personal reflections on staying focused on what truly matters, the power of being present, and finding strength through connecting with God. Drawing from scriptural examples like Nephi building the boat and the Brother of Jared's barges, Karen explores how to receive divine guidance in our daily lives. She also opens up about her grief journey following her brother JD's passing and shares a beautiful perspective on the law of consecration—reminding us that even our smallest contributions matter when combined with others' efforts.Start Your Day with Divine Direction - Ask Heavenly Father what's most important to focus on each day or hour. This practice helps you align with what truly matters rather than chasing distractions.Joy Happens in the Present - Being present allows us to connect deeply with God, our loved ones, and ourselves. It's in these moments of stillness that we find peace, even amid life's storms.Gratitude Is Healing - When we allow ourselves to feel our emotions and be present with them, we open ourselves up to see all the ways God is showing His love and blessing us, even in hard times.Go to Church for Jesus, Not Just People - When our relationship with Christ is our foundation, we can stand strong through judgment and difficulties, and our hearts naturally turn outward in love for others.The Beauty of the Law of Consecration - You don't have to do everything. Give what you can in each moment, and trust that as we combine our efforts—even small ones—great things happen. Sometimes all you can do is grieve, and that's giving your all.Tough Genes Superhero Fundraiser - Supporting children with rare diseases (ends November 15th) - https://tilt.fyi/A2rR0SKDd9Ready to dive deeper into embracing your divine worth and potential?Join the Divine Worth Membership at https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/divineworthmembership/ where each month we explore topics that help you trust God, let go of perfection, and find faith in your purpose alongside other women of faith.Get your free Divine Worth Scripture Cards at www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards to carry daily reminders of your worth.Order the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon by searching "Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin" or visit https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/Remember: You are of worth. You are loved. And only you can make the difference in this world that you are meant to make.