What Is God Calling You to Build? | Finding Purpose in Caregiving & Hard Seasons

Summary:In this episode of the Caretakers Journey Podcast, Carole Leathem emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's purpose amidst the challenges of caretaking. She draws parallels between the biblical story of Nehemiah and the listener's journey, encouraging them to build with the broken pieces of their lives. Through the metaphor of kintsugi, she illustrates how our struggles and imperfections can lead to a more beautiful and meaningful existence. The episode concludes with a call to action, inviting listeners to reflect on what they feel called to build in their lives, no matter how small or unclear it may seem.Takeaways:You are not just surviving caretaking; you have a purpose.God may be asking you to build something meaningful.Your life may feel like a pile of burned stones, but it can be rebuilt.Caretaking can strip faith down to its core, where God meets you.Building may involve carrying grief and forgiving the past.Kintsugi teaches us that brokenness can lead to beauty.Your story and experiences are valuable, not burdensome.Don't overthink what God is calling you to build.Even small beginnings can lead to great things.Write down your thoughts on what you feel called to build.Chapters:00:00 Embracing Purpose in Caretaking02:28 Building with Broken Pieces05:09 The Art of Kintsugi and Restoration07:06 Listening for God's Call to BuildConnect with Carole:Website - https://www.thecaretakersjourney.com/To join the mailing list, go to the website and join the communityEmail - [email protected] Media - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolesjourney/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carolesjourneyBook - https://www.carolesjourney.com/book