Have you ever felt like life is slipping by—stuck rehearsing the past, or fearing the future—while joy seems out of reach? In this powerful conversation with author and speaker Carol McLeod, we explore her new book Today Is a Verb and the simple, Spirit-led practices that can move you out of survival mode and into purpose.
This episode is for the Christian who loves God but feels weary, anxious, or depressed. If you’ve been waiting for life to begin or healing to finally arrive, this is your reminder that God has already given you today.
You’ll gain:
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Hope-filled steps for choosing joy in the middle of grief
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How worship shifts depression and invites God’s presence
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Simple daily verbs like “smile” and “give” to reframe your healing journey
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Why reading the Word brings transformation, not just information
Listen now and then go subscribe to Carol McLeod’s show, Significant Women: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/significant-women-with-carol-mcleod-carol-mcleod/id1500029875
Be sure to check out her book, Today is a Verb: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ and read an excerpt from her book on the blog: https://heatherobrien.net/blog/
Scripture: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
Prayer: Lord, help me choose joy today, even in grief. I invite Your presence to shift my heart.
Declaration: I will not let the enemy steal my song. Today is a verb—I will live it with joy.
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