Have you ever found yourself avoiding pain instead of facing it? I’ve been there too, friend.

That is why I am sharing a three-part series on healing through pain. In today’s episode, I want to start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing pain rather than avoiding it. 

It is important to build a strong foundation and develop daily disciplines to navigate pain effectively. We do this by identifying the root cause of pain. You can not solve the pain unless you: 

• Acknowledge that there’s a problem: Name the pain. 
• Diagnose the problem: What’s the issue behind the issue? What’s the feeling behind the feeling? 
• Treat the problem: What needs to be fixed? Who can or should speak into this? What is the root? What is needed to heal?
• Revisit: Be committed to the healing process.

Are you  interested in your healing or are you committed to your healing? Identify the pain, sit in the pain and the pain will lose its power. Let’s be honest about where we’re at while being intentional about our healing. Let me know where you’re at by tagging me @biancaolthoff 

XO,

B

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Homework

1. Identify where your pain is coming from:
2. Pain of growth
3. Pain of self
4. Pain of circumstance
5. What is the root cause of your pain? 

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The number one thing that I see, people bailing out of their calling, their vocation or ministry or quitting a church, is pain.

Takeaways

1. Pain should be acknowledged and embraced rather than avoided.
2. Building a strong foundation and developing daily disciplines are crucial for leading through pain.
3. Identifying the root cause of pain is essential for effective healing.
4. Treating the problem requires a holistic approach, considering both spiritual and practical aspects.
5. Commitment to the healing process is necessary for long-term growth and well-being.

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