The Daily CHEW™
Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals
James, a respected executive, has built a high-performing team and a reputation for steady leadership. Yet when a hard conversation is looming—whether addressing a missed deadline at work or navigating tension at home—he feels the gap. He worries about damaging trust, being misunderstood, or letting his frustration spill out. The result? He often avoids what’s necessary, carrying both the issue and growing anxiety with him throughout his week.
Grace Gives Us the Courage for Truth
Research shows that leaders who avoid necessary conversations can inadvertently increase stress, erode morale, and damage relationships—personally and professionally. The gospel offers a far better way. Paul writes, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). The key insight: Grace does not mean the absence of truth—grace gives us the courage to pursue truth, anchored in love. When our identity and security are rooted in Christ, we can speak honestly: not to win or wound, but to serve, heal, and grow. Bold honesty, paired with Christlike grace, transforms even the toughest conversations into opportunities for connection and real progress.
CHEW on This™
Confess (C) to God
“Father, here’s what I’m honestly feeling right now: I know there’s a difficult conversation I need to have, but I’m nervous—afraid of conflict, of hurting someone, or of being misunderstood. Part of me wants to avoid it and hope it goes away.”
Hear (H) from God in Scripture
“Father, what Scripture do You want me to wrestle with right now?”
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6)
What is true about You or Your love in this?
God, Your love is both gentle and strong. You care about truth, but never without grace.
Exchange (E) with God
- Beginner CHEWer: “If I really believed God loves me as much as He loves Jesus, what would change right now?”
- Intermediate CHEWer: “If I trusted God’s love to anchor my identity, how could I share my heart honestly and lovingly—even if it’s hard?”
- Advanced CHEWer: “If I really believed God’s love is steadfast and empowers courageous truth-telling, how would that change my struggle with fear, resentment, or my tendency to avoid difficult conversations?”
Walk (W) with the Holy Spirit
“Holy Spirit, please guide me to the next step I should take that will please You.”
“Here’s the step I believe pleases You: I will prayerfully prepare and reach out today to start the conversation I’ve been avoiding, asking for Your grace to guide both my words and my heart.”
“Holy Spirit, if there’s a better step, shift me!”
Choosing to Lean on Grace in Conversation
Worship God today by trusting His presence and grace as you step into honest conversations. He delights to meet you—not just in easy discussions, but right in the moments you need courage. As you lean on Him, let grace guide your words and love anchor your heart.
Community + Resources
Join a CHEW Group or triad to practice honesty, encouragement, and real growth together—because true transformation happens in community, not alone.
Want More?
The Daily CHEW™ | Make CHEWing a daily rhythm
Select Resources:
- Resource Blog: CHEW on This™ FAQ—Troubleshooting, Sticking Points, and Encouragement
- Going Deeper: How to Move Beyond Surface-Level CHEW to Heart-Level Breakthrough
- Macro and Micro Identity—Living and Leading from God’s Call and Design
With you on the journey,
Ryan
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