I’m a 7 on the Enneagram. That means I love all the parties and do what I can to avoid anything close to pain, but we all have to deal with it, right?
I really prefer to put fun and beautiful stuff here for Soul Food, but the past two weeks I have felt like we need to see links like these and hear lyrics like those from Lauren Daigle’s “Rescue”.
I hear you whisper underneath your breath
I hear your SOS
Your SOS
I will send out an army
To find you in the middle of the darkest night
It’s true, I will rescue you
And for an awesome interview with Lauren Daigle that has such inspiring stories of practicing the presence of God in the everyday stuff, check her out on the That Sounds Fun Podcast.
If you’re asking, “How will I ever get over this?” , this Proverbs 31 podcast series on the intersection of Theology and Therapy is excellent. Episodes in the series deal with stages of forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption in all relationships, and restoration of broken marriages.
If you ever deal with anxiety or depression or are walking alongside someone with mental illness, or if you’re a parent who feels out of control, me too. You’re not alone. You have companions in the darkness.
I received an advance copy of this book and the discussion guide that comes out August 20th. Shades of Light (which you can preorder now) is engrossing fiction about a young woman struggling with anxiety and depression and the people who walk with her through it. The book is also an invitation to spiritual transformation in the company of others. I highly recommend it, but understand it may contain triggers for some.
Ok, that’s it for this week! Hope you can get outside and drink deeply of the beauty and goodness of God! Come say hi over on Instagram, and I’d love to hear if you have resources to share that have been helpful to you!
