06. Advent: Spark Joy & Free Your Heart to Do What Makes You Come Alive with God

12/20/17 • 59 min

Coffee Break For Your Soul with Bonnie Gray

Maya Angelou said, "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song." Do you find it hard to choose joy & make time to explore what makes you come alive? Today's Brew: Combat the inner critical voices & learn NEW ways to experience joy with Jesus! TOPICS include: – Why it’s not selfish to choose joy but radically holy to God – Combat feelings of guilt or fear of wasting time on what gives you joy – The Importance of Choosing the Little Things That Make You Come Alive Instead of Doing the Thousand Things You May Be Good at But Don’t Love – Giving Yourself Permission to Explore What Gives You Joy: The Power of Curiosity – Soul Care Tip: The Science behind the Joy of Conversation – Soul Care Tip: The power of Color & Art to Lift Your Mood & Spark Joy I also share a *very* personal story & update on what I learned this week as the beloved: 👊What God said to me, when I wondered why it does it seem like it’s so easier for everyone to have joy, except me? 💛📖Blossom with God's joy using my 40day devotional for your soul #WhispersofRest whispersofrest.com

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05. Advent: Spark Peace & Blossom with God's Peace (Guest Emily Freeman)

Henri Nouwen shares "Underneath all the very noisy voices is a still, small voice that says, 'You are my Beloved." How do you let go of your grip so you can blossom & say yes to God’s peace? Today's Brew: What is the Anxiety of Avoidance, how to overcome it & a talk with bestselling author Emily Freeman of "Simply Tuesday". TOPICS include: - Small moment living - Be kinder with yourself - Overcome the fear of being left behind - Pay attention to God in an ordinary day - The Power of Making Soup to Free Your Soul - Taking Breaks When You Hit the Wall

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07. You're Worth Taking Care Of (Soul Care Guest: Amanda Bauer)

As women, we all need permission to fill our tanks and prioritize our wellbeing, right? Learn how to combat the stress of constantly comparing yourself to who you wish you were or what others want you to be. Take better care of yourself, so you can find your spark again with God!

☕️Learn practical soul care tips for the week & get inspired with God's Word! Take a #coffeebreakforyoursoul with me & my friend Amanda Bauer! I'm so excited 'cuz good convo is soul goodness! .

🙌🏻TOPICS Amanda & I talk about:

• 🙅🏻break the cycle of overthinking & do what inspires you

• how to stop comparing yourself & start taking better care of you

• 🌱why real life conversations are powerful and how they heal you
• 🍫why how you feel is important and how to lift your mood.

Soulcare Tips for the week: scientific research on the power of flowers, real conversations and sharing emotions + more! .

🤓I also give an update on what I learned this week as the beloved. Inspired by my book Whispers of Rest. Pick up a copy! Follow me @thebonniegray on IG, FB, or Youtube – it'll be fun to know you!