In the early stages of creating the book proposal for Uncrushed (real steps for healing your grief and restoring your joy), there were lots of tough questions to wrestle with, but the most terrifying was, “How do how you plan to get this message out into the world?” Hmmmm… excellent question.
If you’re an influencer with 50 billion social media followers, I’m sure that’s no big deal for you. For me, on the other hand, it was time either hyperventilate… or maybe think a little outside the box.
One idea that came to mind was creating a devotional to go along with Uncrushed. I got to work on a 7 day devotional, and courageously submitted it to my one of my favorite all time apps- YouVersion (the Bible App), through my publisher, End Game Press. Thankfully, YouVersion said yes, and published it.
If you’re feeling discouraged or isolated in grief, my prayer is that this plan will help you:
- lean into the love and support family and friends want to offer you
- understand that you won’t always feel this way, and
- know your loved one won’t be forgotten
Here’s the link for the Uncrushed Grief 7-day devotional. If you’re more of an audio learner- the audio edition is also available. Gigantic thanks to the phenomenal YouVersion staff and volunteers for making their resources available around the world. It’s amazing to imagine people from Toledo to Timbuktu, and Machu Picchu to the Matterhorn accessing the goodness of God’s word in their own heart language!
Another resource that might be helpful, whether you’re navigating the death of a dear loved one, or making your way through another kind of trauma is this Getting Uncrushed: When Life Throws You a Colossal Curveball masterclass from Nothing is Wasted ministries.
I invite you to check out one of these resources, or pass them along to a friend who could use a little encouragement today.
Stay cozy and safe, friends and may God bless you mightily in the season to come.
Beth
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