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Based on your responses, your Bible Bestie is...
MARY MAGDALENE!Just like Mary Magdalene, your personality is PLEASANT!Mary Magdalene had miraculous healing by Jesus and became a devoted missionary of the gospel. You are extremely loyal. You are dedicated to listening to others and serving them. You are very heart-centered in all you do. You are nurturing and strive to understand the feelings of others.You are dependable and offer support when needed.You are even-tempered.Keep reading to learn more about your Bible Bestie.Mary Magdalene's life is told in the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In her community, Mary was a woman of a high standard and comfortable circumstances. However, she suffered from demonic bondage. The Bible says that she was possessed by seven demons.When Jesus traveled to her town of Magdala, He completely healed Mary of her suffering. Jesus gave Mary her life back and in complete gratitude, she dedicated her life to Him. She left her home and followed Jesus to help Him serve others.Mary was like a 'travel agent' for Jesus, the apostles, and other disciples who traveled around healing the sick, serving others, and sharing the gospel message. She led the efforts of other women to go into the towns before Jesus and the apostles arrived to coordinate all the details needed for lodging, meals, and prayer sessions. Your results show that you are also a dependable, loyal, sincere, and pleasant woman. ________________________________“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.”John A. Shedd________________________________Even though you’re a PLEASANT woman you may…Struggle with making decisions quicklyFeel frustrated when others pressure you to take fast action Rely too much on emotional connections Struggle with getting to the main point of your story ________________________________“Find out who you are. And do it with purpose.” Dolly Parton________________________________And because of this, you may be telling yourself that you…Are perceived by others as being disinterested or cold instead of even-temperedAren’t valued for having a low-pressure and pleasant approachAre an outcast for wanting to take your time in sharing stories and connecting with others Are the only one who likes to convey empathy and understanding And...maybe your expectations are so high that you’re always disappointed in others (and yourself, for that matter).Well, I get what you’re feeling because I felt it too!And what I learned is that suffering in silence doesn’t get us anywhere.There was a time in my life when I was crippled with disappointment, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.Nothing anyone did was good enough and I unfairly judged my friends and loved ones constantly because I felt they’d let me down.But this made me miserable and lonely.And what I realized was that keeping this all inside wasn’t going to get me anywhere.So I started to connect with other women who were serious about their faith. I built meaningful relationships with them — which helped me learn and grow myself.Now you too have the potential to live a faith-based life filled with JOY and friendships.It might take a bit of work, but thankfully the Bible truly is the greatest therapy!Let's take inspiration from Mary Magdalene's story...After being a wonderful servant to Christ, Mary was devastated by His torture by Roman soldiers. She and other women remained at the foot of the cross trying to comfort Jesus during his agonizing death on the cross. The day after Jesus' death, Mary was the first one at the garden tomb to witness the most important event in world history - the resurrection of Christ. God gave Mary Magdalene the great honor to be the first person to see the empty tomb and share the news with others. She was also the first person whom Jesus appeared to after His resurrection and He called her by her name.She immediately recognized His voice and cried out, 'Rabboni' (teacher) which was the strongest expression of reverent love.____________________________________________“Mary's love and gratitude manifested itself in devotion to Christ. She owed much, gave much, loved much, and served much."Herbert Lockyer______________________________________________However, not everyone will appreciate your steadfastness, dedication, pleasant nature, and loyalty or will do what you want or expect them to!We have to find space in our hearts to be ok with that and forgive others when we need to.By tapping into the empathy God has given you, you can adjust your expectations of others AND yourself.My experience taught me that you can lead a happier life by cultivating faith, friendships, and fulfillment.Here’s how you can put them into practice:FAITHAlign your truth with God’s truth.By recognizing that your emotions, feelings, or mindset may not always be a reliable compass, you can become more intentional in your reactions to a situation.When you’re feeling negative emotions, ask yourself if what you’re feeling or thinking is the same as what God feels and thinks about you.FRIENDSHIPSPrioritize relationships with friends and family.Even if you think you’re happier alone, the truth is the support of others will help you grow and put your God-given gifts to use.“Sweet friendships refresh the soul…” Proverbs 27:9FULFILLMENTInvest in yourself!Whether it’s exercise, spending time in nature, or reading your favorite book, you will benefit from filling your own cup so you can give more to others.All three of these componentsfaithfriendshipfulfillmentare part of my J.O.Y. framework to live in balance withJesus, Others, and Yourself.Ready to work these life-changing components into your life?As a thank-you gift for taking the quiz, you can getThe Real Connection Starter Guide for free!Inside the guide, you’ll discover small action steps that you can take to- use scripture for positive change- learn creative ways to connect with others- understand the 3 steps for mind-full eatingClick Here for the Real Connection Starter GuideNOW...IMAGINE IF YOU COULD...Find vision and clarity around what the Lord wants for you during this season of life.Understand how your unique leadership style could be used to serve God’s kingdom.Connect with other conscientious and pleasant women and build real, lasting friendships.This is all possible inside the Joyful Souls Community!This community is for faith-based women who want to implement the J.O.Y. framework and uncover how to have more faith, friendships, focus, fun, and fulfillment in life!Look what some members are saying -"I love being a part of this community! The Joyful Souls Community is a fabulous place to foster friendships with women who are serious about their faith. It's a place to grow, to dream, to learn new skills, and to encourage and support one another.- Ramona“Kimberly's Bible Teachings are like "Spiritual Food for our Souls!"“I have been a member of the JOYFUL Souls Community for several months and have been truly inspired by Kimberly's Biblical teachings. She teaches with great insight and knowledge of the Word, which encourages us to want to dig deeper into the Word.”- GeorgettaYou can learn more about the Joyful Souls Community HERE!Hey there! I’m KimberlyIt’s so great to connect with you! Since we can’t meet for coffee, we will have to settle for virtual introductions!Fun Facts About Me:I’d live in pajamas if I could. I love slow mornings, corny jokes, lattes, dark chocolate, and everything pumpkin. A perfect day for me would be having a morning devotion, then relaxing with friends (in our pjs), drinking lattes, eating chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, and watching a funny movie!Even though I LOVE to laugh and have fun, my life has not always reflected that.The Real Deal About Me:Too much of my earlier life was spent being ‘fake’. I would always give a fake smile and tell everyone that I was fine when my insides were depleted.By suffering in silence and never sharing my struggle, I nearly destroyed myself and my family. It took A LOT of intentional work to become comfortable with myself and openly share my hurts and disappointments.In prioritizing what was most important to me (faith, friendship, fulfillment), the J.O.Y. Lifestyle was born. I began to create joy through my relationship with Jesus, Others, and Myself.I no longer base joy on my current emotions and circumstances. The J.O.Y. Lifestyle has been a game changer for me and I want to help you make the same positive changes in your life!___________________________________________________"Because I love you, Lord,may I be like the sun when it rises in its strength."Judges 5:31b_______________________________________________JOIN US IN THE JOYFUL SOULS COMMUNITY!