Thank you so much Jolene for humbly sharing your own growth experiences and encouraging us to do so also. I am celebrating today because I am becoming increasingly more aware that my need to please others actually hinders me from truly loving them. Eventhough I have been aware of this, I couldn't figure out why I haven't made progress. This week I have realized that my ability to reach out with authentic love is still paralyzed by the fear that my love gift is not seen as adequate. Yesterday I finally decided to love in the faith that the holy spirit is alive in me and will guide me and bless the gift. I truly acted in faith when I prepared a meal to host two couples who are friends to us, but I had never invited them for a meal. They did not know each other but I knew that they would likely have enough in common. My husband and I were both blessed by the evening together with our friends. For me, the key was how much I enjoyed the entire process of cooking and preparing because I finally put aside my fear of not measuring up and focussed instead on the love of our Lord and Saviour working in me and through me. Praise be to God for the people like you who love Him and encourage and inspire others like me. Thank you Jolene for inviting us to celebrate and to share!!!!
@JoleneUnderwood
3 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful series of events to celebrate!! I love it so much. You noticed a pattern that hinders deeper connections with others, then leaned into God's guidance for the next steps, AND had several growth experiences throughout the process. YES!! I celebrate all of this with you. Thank you so much for sharing.
@audreydavis716
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for speaking directly to me. I was just journaling and praying and you popped up on my phone. Thank you
@JoleneUnderwood
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was a helpful message when you needed it. I love it when that happens. ❤
@jamesjeluso6936
3 ай бұрын
celebrate my thought process in my interactions with friends. i.e. positive mutual respect.
@JoleneUnderwood
3 ай бұрын
What an enriching thing to celebrate, James! I love this. 🙌
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