Getting To The Root of It
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Getting to the Root of It: A Healing Balm of Freedom Thursday, February 20, 2025 Well, if you started this journey with me on January 6, 2025, you are nearing the finish line. But let me be clear—this isn’t a race. Everyone moves at their own pace, and that is perfectly fine. No matter where you are in the process, my encouragement remains the same: stay the course. Keep pressing forward until you’ve completed the workbook. Some of you may feel led to start over at day one, others may revisit certain weeks, and some may pause on a specific task until it’s fully completed. Whatever your path looks like, just keep going. Do the work. Lean in. Let’s get to the root of it and watch the manifestation of Christ unfold in our lives. As I’ve gone through this workbook again in this season, I’ve noticed some areas that need updates. So, here’s a quick note: If you are on day 43 or when you reach that day, the email listed there is no longer valid. Please send any emails to me at info.GailDudley@gmail.com or my ministry email at gail@gaildudley.com. Now, let’s talk about what’s next. We have one last Zoom gathering on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM. I truly hope you’ll join us for this final moment of reflection and encouragement. Today’s Devotional: The Masks We Wear How often do you find yourself putting on a mask just to get through the day? A meeting, your job, parenting, friendships, even church—be honest. Count the masks. Since January 26, when my mom was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke, I’ve worn plenty of masks. This journey has tested me. I know I put on a mask every time I walked into the hospital as her POA, trying to assure my dad and siblings that I had everything under control. I put on another mask when my daughter came home to support me as my mom’s health declined. And after the fire in my home? Yet another mask. Exhausted but pressing forward, I put on a mask when speaking with doctors, pretending I had more strength than I truly did. Mask after mask after mask. But here’s the real question: Why the masks? Why do we feel the need to hide our truth? Are we protecting others or avoiding our own vulnerability? What does it cost us emotionally and spiritually to carry these masks day after day? If we are truly getting to the root of it, we have to be honest with ourselves. So here’s your assignment: Over the next 48 hours, pay attention to the masks you wear. Write them down in your journal. Ask yourself:
Let this be a time of reflection and revelation. Prayer: Lord, help me to be my authentic self. May I not allow the masks I choose to wear to suppress my emotions or alter who You’ve created me to be. A Special Gift for You: I’ve attached a chapter from my book Who Told You That? The Truth About the Lies—it’s called Removal of Masks. Read it and allow it to speak to your journey of releasing the masks. Also, from time to time, I’ll send encouraging emails, updates on upcoming small groups, retreats, and coaching opportunities. For those wondering, I’ve also attached my certifications for your review. Certificates: Formational1.JPG ~ Spiritual Formation Formational2.JPG ~ Spiritual Formation Share the Journey: People can begin Getting to The Root of It at any time. If you know someone who would benefit from this journey, here’s the link to start their own small group. I would love to hear from you! If this journey has impacted you in any way, would you take a moment to share your experience? Please write two to three sentences about how this has helped you and send them to me at gail@gaildudley.com. Your testimony not only encourages me but also inspires others who may be considering this journey. And yes, I am available to come to your ministry, book club, or church to speak to your group. Just email me at gail@gaildudley.com.
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