As we begin the new year, we are all accustomed to resolutions and self-improvement - they’re pretty much expected, right?

This might look like a Bible reading plan, an eating plan, an exercise plan or a word for the year.

But what do we see so much of the time?

We commit early on and then the reality of the new year sets in with its busyness and distractions and we get a few weeks in and before we know it, haven’t held to our commitments like we hoped. I have certainly been there myself.

All of these things are good that I mentioned but so much of the time we see this focus on self, really, to make ourselves feel better about life and the new year...etc.

But as I was praying about how to begin season two of this podcast, I starting thinking:

What if we purpose to begin the new year with a resolve to think outside of ourselves and really apply this idea of loving where we are - as Jesus did?

Joining me to help kick off this new series is my friend, author and speaker Amy Debruque!

Today we are going to discuss the importance of slowing down in order to look up, what it looks like to truly see others around us and ways we can meet their needs specifically and accordingly in response to God's prompting...in effect, love where we are.

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FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS:

Sometimes our goals can create blinders because we are so focused on our own goals, our needs and our wants

You can’t see somebody if you never look up

Set your stuff aside that you think is important and be the hands and feet

We can always be too busy

You have opportunity for interaction and relationship everywhere you go

God wants us to be able to relate to people in a way that brings glory to His name and points others to Christ

Luke 10:25-37

It’s easy to overlook that person that you feel like isn’t significant enough to propel you to the next level

Every person is worth stopping for

You can make a difference even when you are in the trenches yourself

Just pay attention

The chain reaction of the hands and feet of Christ

When we’re out of certain seasons we can forget what it felt like to be there

Simple gestures

It doesn’t take much to be seen but if we don’t look up it is easy to miss

How much are we willing to let go to put someone else first?

Lord, help me to see others to show them You see them.