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Do You Find It Hard to Choose Joy or Make Time to Explore What Gives You Joy? Advent Joy #CoffeeBreakForYourSoul

By Bonnie Gray • December 18, 2017 • Leave a Comment


Maya Angelou said, “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” What is the new song of God wants to you sing?

Could joy be the new song God wants you to sing? Jesus tells us, “These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11

But, why is it so difficult to choose joy & why do we feel so guilty or selfish or (filled in your critical voices) when we try to choose joy?  

Today’s Advent Podcast – Spark Joy: Free Your Heart & Time to Do What Makes You Come Alive with Joy – explores this question. (Email subscribers: click here to listen on my blog)

Listen to my podcast #coffeebreakforyoursoul today to combat your inner critical voices & spark new ideas to choose joy!

Share with a friend! Get a cup of tea, get cozy & hit play!

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: 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

Plus, I share what I learned this week to live & build the life of 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?

Listen to the Podcast Now

Click the Images above to listen to the podcast (Email subscribers: click here to listen on my blog). Or listen on iTunes Or  on Soundcloud!

Listen to a new podcast every week. I’ll take you on my personal journey to build a life of meaning as God’s beloved! Rather than disappearing for 2-3 years to live my life & write a book, I’m sharing what I learn, as the journey unfolds with you! Inspired by my 40day Devotional Whispers of Rest: Revitalizing Your Soul With God’s Love. 

Special Advent Series: Whispers of Christmas

 

I’m doing a Special 4-Week Advent Series Podcast:

Whispers of Christmas!

Get ready to truly experience Christmas in your soul, friend.
Spread the word!

 

Blossom with God’s joy using my 40day devotional for your soul #WhispersofRest http://whispersofrest.com 

 

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A Prayer of Joy For Your Heart Today

Dear Jesus, 

Thank you for simple joys—
gifts you’ve given to my friend
reading here today.

No matter how much time has passed,
the little girl in her who feels joy

is still safe with you.

Revive that part in her now.
Breathe your Holy Spirit into her and fan the flames.
Give her courage to choose joy.

With you. Today.
Amen.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Special New Year #WhispersofRest Book Club
Begins January 22, 2018 #LightYourSpark

Due to popular request, I’m hosting the Whispers of Rest Book Club again beginning January 2018. Sign up here ==> WhispersofRest.com.

This will be a SPECIAL book club because you know I’m a retreat leader right? I’m planning to do some Whispers of Rest WORKSHOPS with you in Weekly FB Lives!

Plans are confirmed! Does that sound fun? Sign up here.  Invite your friends and do it together!

Help a Friend Feel Beloved

Spark joy as God’s beloved this Christmas!

Give God’s love & peace to our friends by gifting copies of Whispers of Rest.

Visit my OnlineShop http://cafepress.com/thebonniegray

Beloved mugs, tote bags. Beautiful gifts to friends & family – so they’ll hear God whisper, “Beloved. Just rest.”

The #WhispersofRest FB Book Club community voted the winning Coffee Mug designs. Grateful for you, sweet kindreds! Which do you like? I’m gonna gift some to myself, too! lol  #MerryChristmas #excited

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Love,

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