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You have been through some stormy seasons. In each one, you come out stronger.
There are many times you want to quit. You know that is not an option so you get up and try again.

In each season you look back and see the Lord's hand at work. You also see how much effort you are putting in for so little return.

Part of it is playing the long game. Small wins today reap big rewards in the future.

Part of it is not having the tools, skills, and support you need.

Thankfully the Lord wastes nothing when you are surrendered to Him. All your honest effort and failed attempts are put to use for His glory, revealing who He has always known you to be.

It's time to rise up!

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How full is your emotional bucket? How about your child's?

The analogy of everyone having an invisible emotional bucket is helpful.
Very simply: Full bucket = happy person.
Empty bucket = not doing so good.

Understanding what encourages your child and what discourages them is a big part of connecting with them emotionally. What fills their bucket? What drains it?

Being able to answer these questions about your children and for yourself go a long way in building connection.

You are responsible for your own bucket. You are also responsible to your child to steward the access you have to their bucket well.

Listen for tips on managing everyone's buckets well.

Listen to Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4
57: How to Understand Emotions: Connecting with Your Child's Emotions Part 1
59: Create A Safe Space: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 2
61: Build A Culture of Communication: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 3
63: Where Did That Thought Come From? Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 4

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Stop striving. Let God change you.

These probably well-intentioned words hurt and frustrated me so often through the years!

If I knew how to let God change me don't you think I would have already?!
If it was His job to change me and I wasn't changing clearly I was beyond help.

This podcast is not another "Let Go & Let God" message.

I'm finally learning to let God change me by learning to receive His love. Yes, I had to learn that too. 

He is for you. I am for you.

Let's Rise Up!

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Have you ever had a thought and wondered, "Where did that thought come from?"

All the thoughts in your head aren't yours.

We are told in scripture to take every thought captive. 
The first step to doing that is separating your thoughts from your emotions. What are you feeling? What are you thinking?
Once you have identified the thoughts, take them captive and see where they came from so you know what to do with them. 
You can learn these skills and teach your children from a very young age.

Listen to Parts 1, 2, & 3
57: How to Understand Emotions: Connecting with Your Child's Emotions Part 1

59: Create A Safe Space: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 2

61: Build A Culture of Communication: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 3

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Your enemy knows who you are and what you are capable of.

The enemy doesn't always look evil or appear dangerous. 

He will use pain and hard things to derail you from your purpose and render you ineffective.

He knows he is defeated and has no authority over us. We often don't know that. 

Let each attack make you stronger and reveal more of how God's resurrection power works through you.

The power of love wins. Every time.

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A culture of communication involves vocabulary around emotions. It also is the attitude and behaviors demonstrated toward emotions. To connect with your child's emotions you need a vocabulary and culture where conversations can happen.
Emotion words are only part of the picture.

Do you take time to listen to why the emotion is there? Do you take time to understand your child's perspective?

Saying emotions are important and then acting like they are a bother will teach your child that emotions are a bother.

To connect with your child build a culture of communication, especially around emotions.

Listen to Parts 1 & 2
57: How to Understand Emotions: Connecting with Your Child's Emotions Part 1

59: Create A Safe Space: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 2

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What is in the way of you being a warrior? Is it distractions? Lack of support? Lack of clarity? Good things keeping you too busy?

The fact that you are alive in this time in history tells me God made you to be a warrior. That may well look different for you than it does for me. We can fight differently, in different battles and all be warriors.

Being a warrior can be lonely. Sometimes, people closest to you, may not understand the risk and sacrifice you feel called to make. But a select few will get it, at least enough to stick with you. 

God understands. He designed you knowing the battles you would face. He knows the passions, strengths, and weaknesses He gave you. He knows how to use them all for your good.

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A safe place for your emotions is vital to your health in every way. It is vital to your relationship with your child as well.

Emotions are precious. Even when we don't think so we treat them as special. We hide them from people who don't treat them kindly. So will your child.

Emotions are only comfortable in a safe space.

Learn what makes a safe space for your child's emotions and what doesn't.


This is the second in a series from the Connect With Your Child's Emotions Course.
Listen to part one: 57: How to Understand Emotions: 1 of 6 episodes on Connecting with Your Child's Emotions

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Preparing your child for the battles they will face is the best way to protect them.

We don't hope for war but we know it will come. Warriors prepare for battles.

Because you know there is an enemy you know there will be battles.

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How do you understand what your emotions or your child's emotions are all about?

Emotions are not bad. They are not to be ignored.
They create energy and provide information.

This is the first of a series coming the next 5 Fridays from my course, Connect with Your Child's Emotions.  Each episode give you a focus point for the week to make sustainable changes to the way you manage emotions in your home.

Links to the rest of the series:

• 59: Create A Safe Space: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 2
• 61: Build A Culture of Communication: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 3
• 63: Where Did That Thought Come From? Connect with Your Child's Emotions part 4
• 65: How Full Is Your Bucket? Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 5 
• 67: Creatively Make Room for Emotions: Connect with Your Child's Emotions Part 6

I'd love to connect with you. You can find me at:

• Join Heart Doodling with Jesus. Learn more here
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