What's keeping you from joy? How are you putting your heart to the side. Join Bonnie in discovering the elements that nurture joy God intends for you, especially during the holiday stresses.

You are worthy of joy, and it's never too late to choose it. Learn to Cultivate Joy on today's show. Bonnie shares encouragememt and key tips to renew your spark of joy no matter how diminished you may feel, with both science and scripture.

Pause in your day to breathe in joy using a guided meditation in the Shepherd's journey Luke 2:8-20. You'll be guided through the contemplative practice, 'Lectio Divina,' to find that word or phrase God is whispering to reignite your hope of joy.

Tune in to this episode to:

- Open your heart and draw closer to God to find lost joy amid holiday stress
- Cultivate practices aligning with science and scripture for soul care
- Embrace a childlike faith that invites joy into your life
- Create space for joy amidst responsibilities and chaos

Key Takeaways:

Breathe in Scripture: Deepen trust in God's timing & promises to find joy in each season of life
Breathe out Stress with Soul Care: Learn practical soul-care tips to nurture your inner spark
The Science: Learn the Power of Sharing Positive Experiences to Multiply Joy Special Guest: Be inspired by the testimony of Keisha Hosmer, who shares her journey of discovering hope and joy despite challenges.

Breath Prayer: Inhale: "I am" / Exhale: "Favored by God"

Scripture: "I am favored by God." " Luke 2:14

Join Bonnie as we unlock the secrets to nurturing joy within, even amidst the busiest times.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Visit today's special guest Kacia Hosmer at https://coconutrobot.com & on Instagram.com/coconutrobot

Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon! 

Rescue a child from sex trafficking: Go here for the IJM Holiday Gift Guide https://gifts.ijm.org/collections/view-all-gifts

Help guest Sandra Sharp at CRU reach 1,000 women in Eastern Europe. Fund a Soaring Guidebook at https://give.cru.org/0527981

Grab ECPA bestseller hit Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm

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