loving others well

Have you ever felt like the rug has been pulled out from under you by God?  Meet Jodi Otto who is the First Impression and Connections Director at National Community Church in DC who shares how God used an unlikely dream of hers for so much more. I know for myself it can seem selfish or unnecessary to come to God with the things rolling in my head. However, if He loves us as his own, why wouldn't he listen and celebrate all that you are?

There is a God of the universe who cares what we write down in the pages of our journal. - Jodi Otto

Jodi goes on to share that, "God is writing a good story for you and nothing is wasted in the end."  Her parable story is one that encourages you to keep going and look for His faithfulness when it is hard to find it. I hope you remember this week that your parable showcases the answered and unanswered prayers. 

Talking Points

• Celebrate the markers along the way
• Reminders of where God is working, when the days are hard
• Jodi's important faith lessons
• Surviving the loss of a good friend
• Sitting in discontentment
• A reminder to look at the faithfulness of God's character
• Intentional actions to love others well goes a long way

Reflection Questions
1. How have you been dreaming lately? Put a pen to paper for a few days or start a note on your phone and just see where those dreams take you.

2. If you are in a season of discontentment right, how can you anchor yourself to God and continue to hold on to him when it feels overwhelming? Tell him about it, he wants to hear from you.

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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org

Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

God's unconditional love is hard to comprehend when we view it through human limited eyes. Journey with us through trusting God's unconditional love. 

Like most women, you want to open your home or your heart (or both) and connect with others. But you don't think you have the time or ability. 

Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action.

You will want to take notes as Karen talks about the difference between entertaining and what the Bible says is hospitality.

She will also dive into to just a few of her tips and tricks to simple hospitality from her companion book, "Make Their Day"  -- (fancy house not necessary!)