The Friday Feature: August 2, 2024

Posted: August 2, 2024 at 8 a.m.

The Friday Feature w/Sean: Rock Bottom

✅ Welcome to Week #228 of The Friday Feature – Rock Bottom. This week, I received a text that read: “Do you have a message in your arsenal for someone about to hit rock bottom?” Wow. My first thought was to pray for the sender. My second thought was to call the person, which I did. They were worried (and praying) for someone who needed help, encouragement, and inspiration. We talked for a while, and it made me reflect on my own experiences.

Most people I know have struggled at one point or another in their life. I have, especially when I was younger. Sometimes life just sucks, and it can feel like you’re hitting rock bottom.

What can we offer to those in need? Our actions matter. Here are three things I believe can lift someone up:

Pray: Reach out to a higher power for strength and guidance.

Believe in Yourself: Remember that God gave you unique gifts and strengths.

Help Others When You Are Hurting: This may seem counterintuitive, but there’s something special about helping others that can bring joy and healing.

For those watching this video who may feel like they’ve hit rock bottom, try your best to look up, pray, believe in yourself, and help someone else today. It will begin to bring you joy.

Remember, you matter. Your actions matter. Let’s lift each other up.

Thank you for watching. We will see you next Friday. Keep pushing forward!

P.S. Here are three songs that may help lift you up:

I Am Not Okay – Jelly Roll: https://lnkd.in/gPxKp4DF

a Symptom of Being Human – Shinedown: https://lnkd.in/gwqm48Pp

People Like Us – Micah Tyler: https://lnkd.in/gy5kadbv