Getting To The Root of It: Thursday, February 13, 2025


Getting to the Root of It: A Healing Balm of Freedom

Thursday, February 13, 2025

We had an incredible time this past Monday! I’ve heard from so many of you about how the exercise—though challenging—was exactly what you needed. Growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always necessary!

Below, you’ll find the Zoom replay recording along with two handouts to support your journey.

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We floated a possible overnight retreat ~

Let’s take this journey even deeper! I’m considering hosting an overnight retreat where we can meet in person, share our stories, and do the real work of getting to the root of it together. This retreat will include powerful workshops and guided soul-care prayer—because growth and healing require both reflection and action.

If this sounds like something you’d love to be a part of, email me at gail@gaildudley.com to let me know you're interested. There will be a registration fee, but trust me—it will be worth the investment in yourself. Let’s make it happen!


Devotion:

Lean Into the Truth

Let’s be real—satan is a liar. Not just any liar, but the father of lies. (John 8:44) He is a deceiver, and he uses sin to lead people astray. But here’s the good news: when you know God’s Word, you know the truth.

Look at 2 Timothy 2:15:
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (KJV)

Let’s break that down:

  1. Study – Be in God’s Word daily. What is God saying? How is He saying it? And most importantly, how are you living it out? Take your time. Gain understanding. Use the Lectio Divina model or the Inductive Study Method—whatever helps you truly absorb and apply His truth. The goal? Study. Period.
  2. Build an authentic relationship with God – This isn’t just about reading scripture. Spend time with God. Sit in God’s presence. Be still and listen.
  3. No need to be ashamed – Whatever happened, happened. It’s done. Ask for forgiveness, receive God’s grace, and move forward.
  4. Seek truth, period. – A great book to help with this is Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. It will challenge you to examine your thoughts and align them with God’s truth.

Now, here’s the challenge: over the next few days, develop a study plan that works for you. Maybe that means waking up 30 minutes earlier. Maybe it’s using part of your lunch break to get into the Word. Join a Bible study group—but make sure they align with what God is doing in your life and that their teachings line up with your pastor’s leadership.

Keep pressing. Keep pressing. Don’t give up now!


Prayer:

Lord, help me to lean into you and Your Word and not to my own understanding. Lord, help me to lean into the truth of Your Word. In the name of Jesus, Amen.


Zoom:

No Zoom this Sunday. We will have one last Zoom on February 23, 2025.


REPLAY Zoom Recording from, Monday, February 10, 2025

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/CrN39EnW-sXEbdt057cGANuEVplkaMKBdXzRF-ONribCJI_Xmrava1xh_xKZjMqm.ExO5pQfeOXodPB5a?startTime=1739231565000

Passcode: ns^3D6aL

Handouts from Session:

25 Daily Examen Using the Structures of Healing.pdf

The Structures of Healing.pdf


Finally ~

Since Monday, I’ve received four emails asking if I offer one-on-one coaching—yes, I do! If you're ready to go deeper on your healing path to freedom through Spiritual Direction, I’d love to walk alongside you.

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~ Gail

Gail Dudley, The Audacious Advocate

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