40 | 💡 Your story of struggle + search (and solution) helps others find healing, too

We’re often (understandably) anxious about revealing our “true selves” to the people around us. When we do, though, the promises of 1 John 1:7-9 manifest (connection and cleansing).

Notice—

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

It’s hard to walk in the light, though.

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Jim and Sarah recently shared their story of “walking in the light” with Beth and me while we were visiting them.

They saw the truth of walking into the light firsthand. They experienced it.

Whereas we fear people will consider us weak…

… they consider us even stronger.

Whereas we think they will push us away…

… they come closer & we experience true connection + cleansing.

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Let’s define waking in the light, though…

… because our culture has a tendency to over-share on social media ALONG WITH an epidemic of loneliness (no one close to us to share with).

“Walking into the light" doesn’t mean you broadcast your hurts to everyone, everywhere. Rather, it entails entrusting your story to those who “have your six.”

Think of it as concentric circles…

✅ A few people get to share all of your story, your struggles, your hurts, and more. They are your safe place. This should include your spouse / significant other and some close friends.

🟠 Some people get to hear “most” of your story.

🤷‍♂️ Many people get to hear “some” of your story.

❌ Most people get none of it.

See the differences?

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When done in the right way, our stories of struggle + search + solution… they lead to freedom for us AND healing for others, as well.

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Links referenced

See the GY6 resources, referenced here: www.GY6.online/FG 

Upcoming GY6 workshops = www.GY6.online/events 

Other, related

Access the Soul Wholeness video course = www.Jenkins.tv/SWV 

Grab the digital bundle (eBook + audiobook) = www.Jenkins.tv/SW 

Coaching

One-to-one personal coaching = https://www.jenkins.tv/PC