In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick discusses how to converse without letting your emotions take over.

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Hey friend, are you feeling anxious about the holidays? Do you find yourself wondering how to handle difficult moments in family functions?

I imagine you want to show up well for your family and friends at the Thanksgiving table or gatherings during Christmas. You wouldn't be here if you didn't.

But, let's be honest. It can oftentimes be difficult when there is division and pain in our lives.

We aren't powerless, though.

We may not can control others but we can control ourselves.

In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, coach, author and podcast host, Alicia Michelle, joins Melinda Patrick.

Drawing from Alicia Michelle's personal and professional experience, they unpack 3 steps you can take that will set you up for success in relationships over the days ahead.

Listeners will discover:

*the importance of acknowledging where you are emotionally

*how to lean into God's clarity for situations

*you have the power to choose where you want to emotionally dwell

It's not too late to gain emotional confidence!

Call to ACTION:

Make a list for this season using Phillipians 4:8 as a template.

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It doesn’t take much right now to lose peace and eventually begin reacting to fear or anxiousness.

One commercial or news report on the radio or tv, an acquaintance’s social media post that doesn’t align with your beliefs, or a family member obnoxiously belittling your values can set us off. Or the Enemy placing a thought in our minds causing us to turn our focus from Jesus to the world can have us sinking in the storm and not walking on the water.

I can easily find my peace slipping away and fear sneaking in with every glance toward the world. Anybody else? (hand raised)

This isn’t what God has for His children, though.

Like Peter, we are called to be water-walkers. Our lives should look different not only on good days but also when surrounded by a storm.

The world is watching so here are 5 ways we can set ourselves up for success over the coming days and weeks to be a light to the world around us.

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