Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere Relying on Love to Protect You From Self-Criticism
Nov 11, 2025
Explore the transformative power of self-empathy amidst self-criticism. Discover how God's protective love offers a counter-narrative to inner harshness. Learn practical prayers that invite love and shield you from judgment in vulnerable moments. Bill and Kristi highlight the importance of empathy in relationships, showing how it fosters healing. Dive into personalized discipleship, addressing common emotional struggles and inviting God's grace into your daily challenges. Finish with a heartfelt prayer for protection from shame and negativity.
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Retreat Moment Sparked A New Prayer Practice
- Bill shares a retreat moment when Kristi's empathy revealed he needed God's protection from self-criticism.
- He began praying daily, asking "Lord, your love always protects" to guard against perfectionism.
Pray Specifically For Loving Protection
- Pray specifically: "Lord, your love always protects" for the vulnerability you struggle with.
- Watch and pray in tempting situations so God's love can shield you from self-criticism.
Sound Glitch Tested His New Practice
- Bill recounts a podcast with sound problems where he stayed mostly relaxed.
- He credits being protected from self-criticism for preventing exaggerated self-blame during the glitch.
