Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau

Show Notes e105 From the Page: Let God Be the Shepherd Episode Summary This month, I’m sharing from some of the things I’ve been writing lately. In this episode, I’m sitting with Psalm 23 and the reminder that if the Lord is our Shepherd, then we are not. For those of us who are accustomed to working, helping, solving problems, and carrying responsibility, that can be difficult to receive. Psalm 23 invites us to trust the Shepherd enough to rest, follow where God leads, and receive the restoration we need. Scripture Psalm 23:1–3 (NIV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Breath Prayer Inhale: The Lord is my Shepherd. Exhale: I do not have to carry it all. SoulWork Invitation What have I been carrying that belongs to the Shepherd? Closing Blessing May the Good Shepherd quiet the voice that tells you everything depends upon you. May God lead you toward still waters. May Christ free you from burdens you were never meant to carry. May the Spirit restore the tired and depleted places within you. May you have the courage to rest, the grace to follow, and the humility to receive. The Lord is your Shepherd. You do not have to carry it all. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the Journey If you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week. [Join here] If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Show Notes e104: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Self-Control Episode Summary Creative discipline creates room for faithful writing. In this final episode, we reflect on protecting our attention, honoring our commitments, and stewarding the gifts God has entrusted to us. Scripture Galatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE) Writing Invitation What practice would help your writing flourish? Breath Prayer Inhale: God, strengthen my discipline. Exhale: Help me create faithfully. Closing Reflection Before we write words, God is writing within us. Closing Blessing May God strengthen your discipline and focus. May Christ free you from what keeps you from creating. May the Spirit guide your habits and commitments. May you find freedom through faithful practice. May your writing flourish through intentional care. May you become the writer God is forming you to be. In Jesus’ name, amen. Series Closing Reflection The fruit of the Spirit is not simply a list of qualities to achieve. It is evidence of a life being cultivated by God. As writers of faith, we are invited to consider not only the stories we create but the person becoming capable of carrying those stories. Love teaches us to see. Joy teaches us to receive. Peace teaches us to listen. Patience teaches us to wait. Kindness teaches us to care. Goodness teaches us to offer. Faithfulness teaches us to remain. Gentleness teaches us to surrender. Self-control teaches us to steward. Before we write words, God is writing within us. May the Spirit continue cultivating the soul behind the story. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the Journey If you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week. [Join here] If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Show Notes e103: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Gentleness Episode Summary Gentleness teaches us to carry our gifts with humility and grace. Together, we'll explore how a teachable spirit shapes both the writer and the writing. Scripture Galatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE) Writing Invitation Where is God inviting greater humility in your writing? Breath Prayer Inhale: Christ, make me gentle. Exhale: Teach me humility. Closing Reflection Before we write words, God is writing within us. Closing Blessing May God hold your gifts with tenderness. May Christ guide you in humility and confidence. May the Spirit soften your heart toward others. May you receive correction as an invitation to grow. May your creativity remain rooted in grace. May gentleness shape both your words and your witness. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the Journey If you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week. [Join here] If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Show Notes e102: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Faithfulness Episode Summary Faithfulness is the quiet discipline of returning to the work, even when no one is watching. In this episode, we reflect on remaining committed to the calling to write. Scripture Galatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE) Writing Invitation What writing commitment are you being invited to keep? Breath Prayer Inhale: God, strengthen my faithfulness. Exhale: Help me remain with the work. Closing Reflection Before we write words, God is writing within us. Closing Blessing May God sustain you in your calling. May Christ remind you that hidden work still matters. May the Spirit strengthen your commitment and courage. May you continue creating with faith and trust. May your perseverance become part of your testimony. May faithfulness shape the writer you are becoming. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the Journey If you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week. [Join here] If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Show Notes e101: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Goodness Episode Summary What are we offering the world through our writing? This episode reflects on goodness as an invitation to create words that are shaped by truth, beauty, and love. Scripture Galatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE) Writing Invitation What truth are you called to share? Breath Prayer Inhale: God, form goodness within me. Exhale: May my words give life. Closing Reflection Before we write words, God is writing within us. Closing Blessing May God guide your creative offerings. May Christ shape your words with goodness. May the Spirit give you discernment and courage. May your writing serve what is true and beautiful. May your stories bring encouragement and hope. May goodness flow through the work of your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the Journey If you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week. [Join here] If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.