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𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮?⁣
We’re all standing on our tippy toes praying, proclaiming, and anticipating what He’s going to do in 2020. We’re ASKING Him to show up, breakthrough, move, transform, heal, perform. ⁣
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What if He is waiting on US....⁣
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What if to fulfill the requests we seek of Him He needs to SHAKE OUR LIVES UP?⁣
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What if He needs us to SHIFT GEARS?⁣
What if He needs us to MOVE?⁣
What if He needs us to change priorities?⁣
What if He needs us to ……. ???⁣
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We are all asking God for big things in 2020.⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬- 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮?⁣
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#GracefulGladiator

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Being a PK I grew up being one of the first to know about people that are struggling, receiving urgent prayer requests, and watching my parents go at all times of the day and night to visit people in the hospital. ⁣
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And- I have watched behind the scenes people who are IN the most bleak situations somehow find the joy to minister to OTHERS. People who are filled with love for others despite the pain or uncertainty they are facing. People whose faith is so strong they don’t see, feel, or consider their temporary struggle to the “glory that will be revealed”. ⁣
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I want to be like this. I actively pray for this.⁣
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And in this past year I have begun to witness God using my deepest pain to be with others in theirs. It doesn’t make my pain go away, but seeing God USE it fulfills my request to Him each time I pray, “Make me a vessel.”⁣
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Do you pray to be a vessel too? I’m sure you do. And this season, I’m believing God is going to give us all opportunities to step outside our pain to be WITH and FOR someone else. ⁣
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We pray for miracles in our own lives, but isn’t it an honor to pray and consider:⁣
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What if I am supposed to be the miracle that someone else is praying for?

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𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?!⁣
𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘳 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘦: ⁣
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💕 - Marriage ⁣
🧘🏻‍♀️ - Self Care ⁣
⚔️ - Business development ⁣
🤓 - Practical application psych ⁣
🙏🏼 - Biblical lessons I can apply today ⁣
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Or.....

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Sometimes the most fervent and intense prayers feel like they are falling short as our circumstances look the exact same as they did a day, a week, a month, a year ago. I know… Me too. This year God has asked me to release things to Him that I was grasping with the tightest of grip - godly desires, Biblical desires, pure desires. What He showed me was that the ultimate of desires is Him. His will. His way. Even when, and especially when, it makes no earthly sense. ⁣
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As I reflect upon this year I can see the highest of highs and lowest of lows. I can see despair and see His faithfulness. I can see bottles of tears and so much hope. I can see an aching heart and the best heartfelt conversations with friends. I can feel His presence even when I do not see the physical manifestation of the things I have asked Him so desperately for.⁣
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It is with this heart posture that I felt Him leading me to write down questions for reflection that would guide the heart and soul to daily CHOOSE His ways. To give prompts that would shape and form our attitudes even when circumstances weren’t in alignment with our prayers. Knowing that at the end of the day, it is who we are BECOMING not what we are ACHIEVING that matters in the spiritual realm. ⁣
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So sister, will you reflect on the character of God with me and actively invite Him in to our 2020? As we plan our ways, activities, goals, dreams- can we also make room for Him to say WHO He wants us to BE? For ourselves, for our families, for the world? ⁣
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The 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟶 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦, it’s a heartfelt resource that I felt God lead me through over the past week. It’s my prayer that you’ll print it out, make a huge mug of coffee, and sit by the fire as you invite Him in to plan your 2020. It’s not the kind of planning you’d expect… I think it’s better. I think it’s transformative. And I think it can be the foundation upon which He will build the best year of your life yet. Not because of the events- but because of the relationship it will create between you and your Creator. ⁣
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𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰, 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, I hope you LOVE IT. 💜⚔️

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I used to believe something horribly ignorant, and would like to put an end to it right here and right now. Maybe you’ve said it before or believed it? ⁣
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“𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦.”⁣
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Instant eye roll, right? If you’ve been on the receiving end of this statement after sharing a deep trauma or hardship, you can probably feel the punch in the gut it seems to come with. So let’s break it down. ⁣
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The truth is, there is nothing in the Bible that says anything to support that. In fact, it says that we are: ⁣
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𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴- 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥.⁣
𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘥- 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳.⁣
𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥- 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯. ⁣
𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯- 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥. ⁣
(2 Cor 4:8-9)⁣
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The Bible constantly reminds us that LIFE IS TOO MUCH FOR US TO HANDLE. That’s why we desperately and deeply need a Savior. We also 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑. And cliche responses to someone’s pain will only drive a wedge between the relationship.⁣
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If you’re in a season of pain, I want to remind you that if someone offers a cliche response that feels like a donkey kick to the face, that person isn’t trying to hurt you, they just truly don’t know better and in their heart wish they could make things better. Take a deep breath, and find someone else that you can process with but don’t write off people in general. ⁣
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And if you’re the person who is hearing about a friend’s pain and unsure of how to respond, I’ve included some responses (swipe to see) that you can save and use in times where words seem difficult. Overall, know that you can be the greatest “Jesus with skin on” by loving, sending a meal, driving to an appt with, sitting quietly and listening- doing tangible acts that show you care. ⁣
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𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴. ⁣
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Life is hard, Graceful Gladiator. We are guaranteed tribulation. (John 16:33) ⁣
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BUT GOD. ⁣
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Love people. Lean in to pain. Grasp hands. Lock arms. Don’t do life alone. We need each other. 💜⚔️🙏🏼

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Not pictured- our Chancey boy, who was recently diagnosed with Valley Fever (apparently common in AZ?) I have been crying boatloads watching him get skinnier and skinnier, cough all day, refuse to eat, and look away when we bounce a ball or try to play. We are praying for a complete healing and in the meantime, if you have any experience with Valley Fever and tips, I would love them 💜🙏🏼

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Do you ever feel like weather is affecting your mood? That mental fogginess kicks in, and no matter how much you love the thought of the rain and grey skies and staying inside and cozy- it makes you feel less than motivated to do pretty much anything?⁣
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I am a HUGE lover of rainy days- Mike always makes me a fire in the fireplace, and I do my best work when I am sitting alone, hearing the crackling fire, drinking coffee, and watching it rain outside. It centers me. BUT- it also can make me feel a little more reflective, emotional, and sometimes Christmas movies sound way better than working. Cozy sweatpants beckon me, ya know??⁣
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I am all about listening to my body and turning off when I need it - (more details on that in episode 100 of GG). But for 95% of the time, I have systems and ROUTINES in place that ensure no matter the weather or my mood, I can be intentional and productive. I am thinking I’m not alone here in this so I wanted to share some of my favorite routines that anchor me here when the days are rainy and skies are grey:⁣
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🌥Follow a specific set of morning rituals. For me a few are:⁣
- Wake up at a set time ⁣
- Open the shades to the windows while I’m still in bed. When they open, look outside and begin meditating on all the things I am grateful for⁣
- Make the bed and drink lemon water⁣
- Quiet time,Bible, prayer, journaling⁣
- Make coffee and get dressed to workout⁣
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🧘🏻‍♀️Choose a way to move my body (most days it’s the gym, sometimes its yoga at home or a pVolve workout video). During the workout, it’s non-negotiable SELF DEVELOPMENT TIME. A podcast is my go to here! Then, shower, breakfast, and get to my desk. ⁣
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💻Check my list of the 5 things I need to accomplish today. (I love the Ivy Lee Method and also similar to Brian Tracy’s “Eat That Frog.”)⁣
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Now at this point, it’s 9 AM, and I have already WON MY MORNING. I’m focused. I’m intentional. I’m ready to walk out God’s purpose for my day. I really believe winning the morning sets the tone for each hour that will follow. What about you? What helps you stay intentional and productive?

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Spiritual depth is something that we all pray for but unfortunately it is something that I admittedly can fight hard when I am in the circumstances that are required to create it. ⁣
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Lately I have had so many conversations with friends about this- especially with friends who are going through intense suffering. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘯𝘰 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨. But - because of Gods grace, as we come together and experience community, say the hard things out loud, humble our hearts, and pray together we are softened by getting just the tiniest taste of what it means to share in suffering with our Lord.⁣
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𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭. That doesn’t come without suffering. So in the meantime as my character and perseverance grows I will lean in with my other sisters and together we will stretch, break, and be mended back together for His glory. ⁣
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨, 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. ⁣
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You are loved, seen, important, and cherished. DM me if you need prayer 💜⁣
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Also for some comic relief- sometimes you’re handling the big things well, so the enemy really tries to break you with the LITTLE THINGS- like cleaning poop and mud off of a puppy and the entire house for the 4th time in one day🤣 ⁣
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STAY STRONG GG 🤪😚⚔️

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