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Empowering Young Women to Embrace Healthy Body Image by Becoming Compassionate, Capable, & Strong. Join us!
✨Author, Juleeta C. Harvey M.A. ✨

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Statistics show we only wear about 15% of our clothes 85% of of our time. Doesn’t that sound crazy?🤪
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I think this has to do with buying a piece on sale.🤑Sometimes we buy a pair of jeans for the “right price”, but they end up being itchy, too short, or too long. And then we only wear them a total of 2x!😮
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Or maybe we see a dress on a celebrity and hope to emulate the look by buying something similar for ourselves.🤞🏾But it doesn’t quite give us the look we hoped for.👎🏽
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Let’s start pulling out the clothes we don’t feel good in. And thinking through the CLEANOUT, consider how God has carefully crafted your body shape, your skin tone, and your personality as you choose #whattowear.💪🏼
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Looking forward to introducing you to @houseofcolourdallas consultant, Ginny Hudnut tomorrow! She’s a pro 👌🏻!
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Tagging some of my favorite style hunters and small businesses to join us @body_truth. @lonestarsouthern @jmariecollections @impeccablepig @Inmanstudios @themodernmiss @theedgeofsimple @Jessicahonegar @tessamccubbin @trendsendofficial

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💕Did you know that “your body architecture helps dictate what style of clothing will naturally look better on you?”😇
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That means, what looks good on @lizzobeeating (5’10”) doesn’t look as flattering on @laurendaigle (5’4”).😉
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As we try on pieces from our closet and think about pre- or post-holiday shopping, look and see what pieces you have that dress your body in flattering ways!💃🏽🏃🏽‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️
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For example, look at your skirts and dresses. Is the midi length your look, or does something just above the knee make you smile? Do you like a crisp A-line or the romantic flow of a long skirt?👗
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🎁And be careful here, Lovely. This is not an invite to be self-critical. This is about you discerning what you feel Beautiful in — the pieces that make you say, “Yes, this is me!”🎉
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Quote credit: Style Link @houseofcolourdallas . There may be some fun style research you can do here 👌🏻. #donttrustthemannequins #studybeforeyoushop #bodytruth #wisewords #yourbodyisyourtemple #holidayshopping #saksfifthavenue

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“Fashion is one of the purest expressions of art because it is “art lived” on a daily basis.” @georgesberges, 2017 article, Observer.
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Here,@body_truth, we encourage young women to embody healthy body image. How we choose to dress our bodies is a part of that conversation.👚👓🧣
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🧐And for too long teen girls/young women have been told that they don’t have “good taste.” That they’re not mature enough to make “wise” clothing decisions.🧐
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So, let’s equip each other with classic convos about fashion. Besides color, one of the topics up for discussion is STYLE.
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What’s your style? 😘I’d LOVE for you to jot down a quick reply in the comments!!!😘
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Click Stories👆🏼to see how a a virtual trip to Saks on 5th can equip us to shop smart and shop well.
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JOIN US tomorrow! We’ll visit a few different style choices that reflect our personalities as we love and serve people in our families, schools, & communities! #styletips #teengirlswholovejesus #bodytruth #5thavenue #classicfashion #godequips

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🎁Shopping for my teen cousins🎁I found some great gift ideas at @cnet! But some of the best deals around are found at the clothing retailers — @amazon, @hm, @impeccablepig.👚👠🧣
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Whether you have an upcoming holiday event or something around the corner in Spring, keep in mind this week’s #styletips!👓
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🌼Monday’s Tip: Start with COLOR! 🌼And I mean the color that looks AMAZING on you.
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Flip back at photos of yourself and note which colors tend to make you look radiant! Most likely, the pictures that you ♥️ of yourself will show you in a color that lights up your eyes and accentuates your skin tone.
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📸Keep those photos nearby as you shop for THAT color in a dress, cute top, or jewelry that revives an outfit already in your closet.👗Talk about choosing wisely & shopping smart!
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As we anticipate celebrating Jesus’ birth at Christmas, we’ll talk about how our focus on Him affects our everyday decisions!🤗#decemberposts serve to EQUIP you as you make all kinds of choices 😘. Tag a friend to join us! @hoc. Photo Cred. @unsplash, Michael Dam.

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Giving thanks for my mom! She is my Thanksgiving Week #fridayintroduction guest♥️! .....
My fave #facts about her:
1. She listens to me and almost never freaks out.🤔
2. She makes the best chicken and dumplings ever.🍲
3. She is persistent, as shown in the fact that my brother and I are still alive and occasionally awesome!🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️
4. She gives generously.👌🏻
5. She helps wherever and whenever she can.💪🏼
Sharing my mom with you is the best way to wrap up this week! I’ll see you next week, in December. Live from New York on Monday!🎉

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Thankful today for crisp, clean air that invites us to toss the football, take long walks, and roast marshmallows over the fire pit.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Lovely.
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I hope your T-day meal invites a silly story or two and that you feel free to laugh until your side hurts.
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And that you’ll take TIME to savor your favorite Thanksgiving dessert. To hug your family. And to breathe in all of the goodness your Father desires your beautiful heart to carry.

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What’s your favorite way to take a break from all of the thankfulness packed into Thanksgiving and take care of YOU?
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Taking a quiet break in your room before the whole family arrives?😇 Curling up with popcorn at the movie theater for the holiday releases?🍿Moving your school books to another room so you can’t even see them for the week?🧘🏽‍♀️
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Yesterday, I carved out a few hours to walk the downtown stores in #seguintx and found this 👆🏻. It’s perfect for our group here, don’t you think?
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Share your way to “take a break” below! 🎉

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This is my brother who I used to want to strangle. Or maybe it was the other way around?😉
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🙏🏼Giving thanks today🙏🏻that my brother & I are friends. When I look back at our growing up together years, I realize how fortunate we are to agree on one thing now.
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We need to forgive each other.
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😌Over & over, God has helped us see how we can forgive each other when we mess up. (And it’s hard work🙋🏽‍♀️)
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🤔But our relationship is worth it.
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Yesterday, we spent the day with his sweet family, and it was pure FUN!🎉I’m thankful for my bro.🎉And it helps that my sister-in-law is one of my favorite people!💕
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**What person are you thankful for that been with you through a lot of change? Tag them below!💕#thanksgiving #thankfulformybrother #siblings #godisgood #bodytruth #psalm107 @emilymorriswhite

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Giving thanks for friends last night👆🏻who took us to see flamenco guitar wizardry 🎼, performed by five-time Grammy Award nominee, Ottmar Liebert @houseofblues.
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Join us @body_truth this week. We’re celebrating people who give us life, the people for whom we are thankful!!!🙏
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I’m sure the #amas hosted a few of your favorite creatives last night— the music phenoms who are the best in their genres. The performances were spectacular!🌟
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💃🏻Who makes you want to dance in your seat when you hear him/her perform?*💃🏽 @jennyrcorrea

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☔️What if my friend DOES need more help and she says she’s fine? What do I say then?☔️
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☀️Option 1: You stay right where you are. You listen to why she thinks she’s fine. You pray for her. You start the process all over until it is a good and welcome time to speak again. Nope, it’s not easy. And, yes, you can do it. With God holding you close and steady.
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🌤Option 2: You can bolt.
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But I think the latter option is probably not what you’ll choose.🌟Especially if you’ve made it this far.
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I’ll close with this. Consider, as you walk through these hard conversations, you may need more help than you’ve needed in the past. 💫And that’s OK too.💫
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More than OK, actually. 🌈Maybe it’s time for you to evaluate what you need. 🌈For such a time as this, Lovely.
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By the way, I LOVE having you here.💕Thank you for joining me. It is a privilege to write @body_truth. Join us tomorrow for a new kind of guest, #fridayintroductions.
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📸 Cred @unsplash, David Marcu. #icandoallthingsthroughchrist #listenprayspeak #bodytruth #helpisontheway #dontgiveup #wordsthatbuildup #ephesians #weneedjesus #girlswholovegod

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Yesterday, I called the National Eating Disorders Hotline. Hearing my own voice quiver as I spoke reminded me of how hesitant I was to reach out for help when I was younger and in crisis.
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I called the hotline because I thought a few of us might need it as a resource someday, and if I’m recommending it, I should be able say if it’s helpful. And not scary. And worth your time.
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In short, I enjoyed the conversation I had with Julia. She had access to resources galore, and I was encouraged by how far reaching the #neda network extends!
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If you have a friend who you need to speak truth to, consider asking her if she is willing to get more HELP in her struggle.
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She might only need you to say this: “I think you might need more help, and I want to be with you as you figure out how to get what you need.”
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Isn’t that the way that Jesus gently nudges us to grow?
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He promises to never leave us. To never forsake us. To walk with us as we get the help we need.
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🌅To speak to a Helpline Volunteer live please call 800.931.2237 or chat online at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/helplinechat.🌅
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Photo Credit @unsplash, Joseph Pearson. #weneedmorehelpthanwethink #eatingdisorderrecovery #counseling #speakupforhelp #ephesians #wordsofencouragement #teengirlswholovejesus #godhelps #jesuswillneverleaveyou

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👩🏽‍🎤She is brave for sharing her struggle with you.
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🧗🏿‍♀️She is a daughter of God, and she has gifts that affect the world around her, for good.
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🤼‍♀️She is worth fighting for.
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When it is time for you to speak into a situation, start the convo with statements like these👆🏻. Build up your friend with truth. Be full of grace. It is crucial that we start hard conversations with words that build up & give grace.
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🌅As believing young women, you will set the tone for many difficult conversations — in your church, at your schools, within your families.
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And I hope you will see that God entrusts you with life-changing power when you start those conversations with ✝️Words that LOVE!
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Join us tomorrow as we look at what else your friend might need to hear. Photo Credit @unsplash, Hian Oliveira. #bodytruth #friendship #sistersinchrist #jesuschrist #teengirlswholovejesus #godisgood #conversationswithgod #conversationsthatheal #graceupongrace

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Listen.🐘Pray.🙏Speak.🗣This is one way we can have compassionate conversations about hard stuff, Sisters.
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Speaking is the 3rd step. And speaking might feel like the most challenging step, especially if you feel worried about a friend.😕
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You don’t know what you could possibly say 🤔to: 1) Help her feel loved in her current pain and 2) Help her see that she needs help to heal.
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This week, we’ll address both issues of “help.” 😊Ephesians 4:29 will guide us. Swipe left to the next image and read God’s Word.
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Implanting the Word on our hearts will HELP us speak. Photo credit @unsplash, Omar Lopez.

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🤔”Where do I start with praying Scripture that helps me in conversations?” you say.🤔
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I have one suggestion. You could start with me...praying with me!👭
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Right now, I’m asking God to help me receive the truth from Scripture. Peek👇🏻 at Bible verses that are guiding me into peace and reminding me to trust Him.
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🌻Be still and know that I am God. -Psalm 46:10
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🌸The peace of God, which transcends ALL understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Jesus.
-Philippians 4:7
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🌷When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise. -Psalm 56:3-4
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💁🏽‍♀️As you pray, speak these scriptures, and I think you’ll hear what you need — His LOVE for you. Praying God’s Word helps you hear His truthful and tender voice.
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Listen first. Pray next. This is the prep work we can do, before we speak.
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Compassionate and wise words will come in due time as we step forward into hard (and even exciting) conversations. 🤛🏻
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Join us tomorrow for a 🎉sweet surprise🎉 in the #fridayintroductions! 📸Cred @unsplash, Thomas Vitali. #worldkindnessday #lovingkindness #girlswhopray #praygodsword #writetheword #prayerchangesthings #prayerwarrior #prayersneeded @cultivatewhatmatters @chosen_devotional @shereadstruth @there4gathering @alexis.ekstrom @olivia.dominguez23 @asc_tamu @alexandra.aka.allie @hpatterson1 @katherine_hanna_ @jodie.hunt.2004 @haileybieber @laneybirdwell @erineeby @brooklynnbehrens_ @claire.emmalee.gunter @charlottembwala @dani_2711 @katelyn_denise25 @kendall.cousins @karleen.rose @lillyclaireb @utdgirl @olivia_gerwing @genevieve.welch10 @iamchloelawler @jocelynz_1104 @olivia_jade_s @jaidalarae @loni_ekstrom @mgbacsik @northwestbiblestudents @texasphilamb @bayloruniversity @zondervan. 🎆And a SHOUT OUT @angelajane75 for introducing me to @cultivatewhatmatters 🎆

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When I was 15, I began a long battle with anorexia. My body became my punching bag, and I almost destroyed it by trying to control every bite, every pound, every inch.
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That year was difficult. My father was barely living, hanging on to his addiction. A month before my parents divorced, a dear friend of mine was killed in a drunk driving accident. So much of my life was spiraling out of control.
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My biggest regret from that season, from 15-19 years old?
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I didn’t ask for help. I didn’t ask family or friends, and I didn’t ask God. I started seeking His help when I was so weak that I felt like there were no other options. I finally started seeking God and believing in prayer because my life depended on it.
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Sometimes, I wonder what could have been different had I trusted God earlier. Below, I jotted down a few questions I might have asked, for myself or on behalf of a friend.
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Ask Him to show you Scripture that will comfort you, for such a time as this.
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Ask him to equip you — to put away any seed of evil and to HELP you move forward with His humility.
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Ask God to lead you away from hurtful words that condemn and belittle.
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I’m sure there is more, but 3 “asks for help” seem like a good place to begin. Swipe left to read our verse for the week — James 1:21!
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Thankful for the writers who encourage us to ask questions @birds__bees @annkroeker @emilypfreeman @jenniesallen @cultivatewhatmatters @rachelheldevans @dr.john_townsend @shereadstruth #townsendleadershipprogram #bodytruth #cultivatewhatmatters #jennieallenanything #rhe #girlswholovejesus
Photo Cred: Edwin Andrade @unsplash

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🙏🏽Praying for what to say in a hard situation is scary.🙏Going to God with your most intimate relationships can feel uncomfortable, initially. Jesus knew, from the beginning, we would need help with prayer. After all, didn’t Jesus’ own disciples need guidance on how to pray?😌
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Jesus taught His disciples how to pray by praying with them —The Lord’s Prayer. 😇As I read this, I see two parts: 1) Praising God and 2) Asking God for HELP!
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So after sitting quietly before Him, if you’re wondering what to say, 🤷🏻‍♀️follow Jesus’ example. Start with simple adoration and praise.
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“Father in Heaven, I love you.”♥️
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Consider, also, thanking Him for a few of the things he has given you today.👚🌻🌞🍎And rest easy, as a friend of mine recently advised. You don’t have to get to all of it in just one sitting. He knows your heart.
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In addition, God knows the tender heart of your friend, for whom you dearly care.🙎🏽‍♀️
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😉We’ll talk about Part 2 tomorrow — the requests. I love what God teaches me about Himself when I have to ask for His help! 📸Cred to Kyle Broad @unsplash. #thelordsprayer #bodytruth #praisethelord #lovethelordwithallyourheart #lovethelord #prayforafriend #bestillandknowthatiamgod #godknowsmyheart #trustgodwiththeoutcome

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Is it 🍂Fall🍁 or ❄️Winter☃️ in TX? Do I study or serve or rest with the 2 hours that I don’t have anything planned? 💁🏽‍♀️Questions often demand responses.
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Or do they?
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When questions involve close friends, sometimes you feel pressure to respond the “right way” to help.🤞🏻
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But if you think you’ve done a good job in the first step of helping, which is LISTENING, you might be wondering, “What do I do next?”
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I’ll share what I’m working on “doing next.”Praying.🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏾
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Even before responding with words, you can take time to pray. Unless your friend is in an emergency situation, which requires immediate intervention, you have time. Take the time you need to be still and listen to Him speak.🌅🏞🌄
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What to ask in that still, quiet place? We’ll go there tomorrow. But for now, allow prayer to be the next best response. Sitting quietly before Him, receiving His presence.
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Photo Credit, Ben White @unsplash.
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P.S. (because I do feel pressed to add this) If you believe your friend needs immediate attention, please tell another adult you trust. And for further help with a friend who is struggling with an eating disorder, reach out! The NEDA hotline is available to provide counsel and direction at 1-800-931–2237.

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