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At (in)courage, we empower women to be like Jesus. Our writers share what’s going on in their life and how God’s right in the middle of it. They bring their joys & struggles so that you can feel less alone and be empowered by the hope Jesus gives.

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  1. What a beautiful reminder, I have a very special friend walking through a hard season right now that no words seem to be enough for. Thank you for sharing that presence matters more than words

  2. This is so timely for me. I am getting ready to attend a memorial service and afterwards, to help with the reception at my church. I have been struggling with what to say to the family- too much to get into. I was praying to the Holy Spirit to give me the right words to say. But maybe I don’t need words. I can be there, I can listen and show my love by my service.

  3. This is right on time. My niece lost her 6wk old baby Sunday. While we wait on answers all I’ve been doing is just sitting with her and allowing her to express all she’s feeling. We don’t always have to talk or have the right answers; all is needed at times is to just show up and be there with your presence. It’s a time and season for everything.

  4. I have a daughter who often just needs me to listen, not solve the challenges in her life. Thank you for this reminder that God loves us where we are at.

  5. I struggle with forgiving myself for mistakes made in parenting. My girls are now adults and far from God and it breaks my heart. I pray for them so desperately daily and have for decades but see no change. I know God is working and I have hope that He will bring them back. Thank you for the chance to win this book! I love Beth Moore so would like to get to know her friend through this book.

  6. Susan,

    I just shared your post (x3 on FB, Twitter and Pinterest) because I believe you are correct! We can listen to others who are hurting. This is love. This is friendship. When we don’t know what to say, say NOthing.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Sending you summer joy,

    Lisa Wilt – Author

  7. This message today has helped me more than you can imagine. It was Jesus who sent me this particular devotional as I have a very difficult phone call I need to make today for the residents that live where I live. Your words were perfect for this call. I will use some of them if you don’t mind, but not scriptures as I do not know this man and sometimes you may say something about Jesus or Our Lord, and it is not taken well as they are not believers. I will reply some more after the call. How do we go about ordering your book. Dayspring keeps asking me to log in and I don’t have a user ID or password and I have bought many books by the (in)courage community before without logging in. Thank you so much for your words. I think they may just make my call positive to the gentleman I need to talk to……………Betsy Basile

  8. It is so much better to sit and say nothing. It is so unproductive to comment that things will get better, it’s God’s plan, you just have to have faith. The comments I absolutely can’t stand are telling me what I should have done or how I should have responded. Just let me have my feelings, work through them, and hold my hand.

  9. Book sounds lovely. I know Jesus loves us and forgives us. When we ask him to. So that makes us have to be like Jesus. If we know some one has done wrong day in your family and they are closely related to you. You are very hurt and annoyed by what they have done to you and your Family. Or it could be a Friend too. No matter who it is. Like it says in Ephesians 4:32. “And be kind to one another tenderhearted forgiving one another even as God in Christ forgave you.” How true that is. We when we forgive like Jesus did by forgiving us for our sins and going to the cross for us. Jesus showed kindness to people in his day when on earth and does the same today for us. So wee have done what this verse says. Then when we do we feel so much better for doing it. We look at the people or person who has hurt us. In a different light. We can then pray for them like Jesus would us to. The hurt doesn’t annoy us anymore even though we will never forget about it. I done that with one person. You know what I will never forget get what they did. But it doesn’t annoy me. I love them in the Lord. I now can talk to them let them know I forgiven them and love. Even if they never do. I know Jesus is pleased with me for doing it his Love Dawn Ferguson-Little xx

  10. What a blessing this book would be for me in this season of life. Our God is so faithful to provide exactly what we need, when we need it. ♥️

  11. I really loved this podcast, especially because I’m learning that all emotions are given by God, and are made to be felt. I’m also learning to share all my feelings with God. He knows what I feel, but I experience a great sense closeness to Him as I talk with Him about my feelings.

  12. Lord, help me to be a safe zone for my troubled friend. When I’m eager to suggest fixes, help me to offer her just my heart.

  13. Journaling is a very important part of my morning devotion time. Faith, Love, Forgiveness are 3 very important subjects to include in your daily time with God. What a blessing it would be for me to receive this journal!

  14. Thank you for the reminder that God doesn’t expect perfection, and that we need to be real with others and ourselves.

  15. The message contained within this book will help many who are in need of forgiveness. I will share this book with those who the Lord puts on my heart.
    Thank you both

  16. This sounds so good! I find journaling really helps me release and sort out my thoughts and feelings.

  17. Susan,

    Love is an action word. The easiest way to “love” others is by doing things for them without their asking. Just yesterday (6/29) I made a loaf of bread for a friend who lost her last sister. I took it to her & sat with her for a few minutes listening to her talk about the sister. Food is my go to for actions. When my pastor’s wife was moving her mom down here I made a chicken pot pie & a loaf of bread for them to eat.

    Showing love at work means listening to the patients. Finding out how they are feeling & if they need anything. Mostly just letting them talk & smiling. My way of showing them they are loved & cared for. Plus trying to brighten up their day.

    Blessings 🙂