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Mental health and spirituality don't have to exist in separate worlds. Sharon Jones, licensed marriage and family therapist, joins us to unveil her transformative approach to healing through her book "Uploading the Fire, Downloading the Grace: Contemplative Prayers."

Born from personal grief after losing her father, Sharon's collection of contemplative prayers offers a pathway through emotional turmoil when words fail us. "I wanted to help everyone that may be grieving or stuck in a place where they needed healing or help or release," she shares, explaining how prayer creates a sacred space for honest conversation with God without the judgment often experienced when sharing pain with others.

Sharon challenges faith communities to move beyond platitudes and embrace their power as "first responders" for those in spiritual and emotional crisis. Her groundbreaking work with churches demonstrates how spiritual settings can incorporate therapeutic techniques while honoring faith principles. "Where it starts is coming out of the mind of being judgmental and not putting a label on it, but administer the care," she explains, emphasizing that true spiritual practice means wrapping love around people when they're suffering.

The concept of "uploading fire and downloading grace" provides a powerful framework for spiritual resilience—cultivating daily moments of divine connection builds inner strength, while grace represents the unmerited favor and support available even in our darkest hours. This conversation will transform how you approach both prayer and mental wellbeing.

Join our Facebook group "Koffee Chit Chat" to continue the conversation during our seasonal break, and follow our journey on Instagram. Sharon welcomes connections through her Facebook pages "Alabaster Moments" and "Alabaster Spirit."

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