Today we are continuing our brand new series on the show to kick off 2022 called - Love Where You Are…

Last week I shared a conversation with Amy Debruque and we spoke about this idea of beginning the new year, not with the typical resolutions but with a renewed mindset to truly see and love others right where we are, wherever God has us.

Today I am excited to welcome Community Manager for (in)Courage and author Becky Keife back to the podcast to discuss this topic further.

Becky’s new book release, The Simple Difference - How Every Small Kindness Makes A Big Impact shares practical advice and real life stories of what it looks like to embrace the awkward and reach out to people for the sake of the gospel.

I love Becky’s heart for keeping it real as she calls out the truth that we all make snap judgments and tend to steer clear of the uncomfortable.

But as we discuss in today’s episode, in order to be effective at kingdom work…

- We have to be prepared to step into messy and uncomfortable places

- We have to be willing to be inconvenienced.

- We have to be willing to give of our most precious commodity – TIME

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FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS: 

We have to be prepared to step into messy and uncomfortable places, we have to be willing to be inconvenienced and we have to be willing to give of our most precious commodity, which is time.

We have to be honest, we make snap judgements

“What if we’re supposed to be the answer to our prayer?”

The outward appearance does not tell the whole story

It’s time to embrace the awkward because we will never regret being kind

The treasure is found in our obedience

We are wired to advocate for self, protect self and elevate self - we live in a “me first” society

If the Holy Spirit is prompting me to do something, I am responsible for my obedience and God is responsible for the outcome.

I’m willing to be awkward for the sake of the gospel

“Be where your feet are”

God, I want you to be reflected in my everyday life starting at home

What would happen if our words and actions dripped with kindness instead of irritation?

Rather than trying to balance it all, ask God to help you to prioritize that next thing God wants you to do

Being salt and light isn’t an extra thing on our to-do list, it’s the lens through which we see our whole lives

As I go on my way, Lord, have your way with me