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Step into the best of the 2023 Fourth Quarter at Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee. Whether you’re seeking words of encouragement or ways to deepen your spiritual life, our curated collection has something for everyone. Additionally, don’t miss the featured post from our December Grace & Truth Link-Up, which is guaranteed to be a compelling read.

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During the fourth quarter, we concluded our powerful resilience journey and explored themes of gratitude and the holiday season. Our series of blog posts acts as a roadmap, guiding you toward cultivating an unwavering inner strength to persevere.

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Do you assist someone in need on a regular basis? How emotionally prepared would you be if the person you care for faced a crisis or an unexpected situation arose while you were meeting someone else’s needs? Caring for another human can be emotionally taxing and takes great resilience and strength. Will you be prepared? Discover five effective strategies to build emotional strength as a caregiver. These ideas will also help boost your resilience.

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Christmas is a delight for many and a season of difficulties for some. Are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of the upcoming festivities? You are not alone. Did you know acknowledging and equipping for the hard ahead of time can pave the way for a more positive experience? Discover 10 ways to prepare for the holiday struggle and find joy.

What is your biggest struggle or challenge of the season?

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Do you ever find it difficult to let love reign in your heart? Perhaps life’s trials have drained your joy, or losses have left you depleted with nothing left to give? Or maybe your kindness isn’t appreciated or reciprocated. Love may feel impossible; however, we can choose to love if we return to the source of our passion—Jesus.

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Do you ever long for a deeper spiritual connection to God? Or desire more unhindered joy in your life? If so, get ready to unleash the immense power of gratitude while unlocking a wellspring of blessings along the way. As thankfulness radiates from within, you will see how a grateful heart helps us draw closer to God and inspires more joy.

Woman holding hands in a heart | As thankfulness radiates from within, you will see how a grateful heart helps us draw closer to God and inspires more joy.

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Do you desire to walk nearer to the Lord? Have you made it your life goal? Today, I share 12 Bible verses to help you draw closer to God. 

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A heartfelt thank you for being part of our journey at Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee. Your insightful comments, meaningful shares, and inspiring reads have played a crucial role in the success of our community. Keep engaging to spread these positive vibes even further!

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What moments stood out as the best of the 2023 fourth quarter for you? What unexpected joys or challenges did you encounter? Please share your experiences with us!

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Every month at Embracing the Unexpected, we acknowledge the most clicked post from our Grace & Truth Link-Up. Congratulations to Lisa Blair for clinching the title of December’s most-read post with her valuable insights on handling offensive remarks. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your wisdom with us.

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  1. Happy New Year, Maree! Thank you for sharing these reflections form the last quarter in 2023. Thank you for hosting Grace & Truth link-up each week, we appreciate you! And thank you for the post highlight, refusing offense and choosing love makes a huge difference in our overall well-being.

    1. Thank you, Lisa, I love your post. It was an honor to feature it. Thank you for your contributions to Grace & Truth Link-Up. I hope your year has started well. Maree