Episode 13: GRATITUDE

Episode 14: SOUL CARE

This week we are focusing on SOUL CARE. SOUL CARE is exactly what it sounds like, caring for our souls. And while it sounds straightforward, in truth, it’s not something many of us intentionally turn our attention to. This weeks SOUL CARE practice is SCRIPTURE MEDITATION. Let me know how you liked this practice on Instagram: @MeredithBarnesWriter Scripture Reference: * Psalm 23:3 "He restores my soul and leads me on a path of righteousness for is names sake."

Episode 13: GRATITUDE

This week we are searching for Gratitude in our everyday life. I'm offering you one simple way to see gratitude throughout your week. Don't forget to share how you are seeing beauty, gratitude and joy with me on IG @MeredithBarnesWriter. Scripture References: * 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” * Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” * Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Episode 12: CONNECTION

This week we are searching for beauty, gratitude and joy in CONNECTION. There are many ways to interpret this, so have fun! And don't forget to share with me the many ways you have seen joy around you on IG @MeredithBarnesWriter. Scripture References: * 1 John 5:4 “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” * John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” * 1 Peter 3:8 “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Episode 11: GROWTH

This week we are searching for beauty, gratitude and joy in GROWTH. There are many ways to interpret this, so have fun! And don't forget to share with me the many ways you have seen joy around you on IG @MeredithBarnesWriter. Scripture References: * Proverbs 1:5 “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,” * 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” * Genesis 1:12 “The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”

Episode 10: SOUL CARE

This week we are focusing on SOUL CARE. SOUL CARE is exactly what it sounds like, caring for our souls. And while it sounds straightforward, in truth, it’s not something many of us intentionally turn our attention to. This weeks SOUL CARE practice is CONFESSION. Let me know how you liked this practice on Instagram: @MeredithBarnesWriter Scripture Reference: * Matthew 22:37 “And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”