Allison Cook, author, speaker, and therapist shared her three-point outline. She said, when you have a problem, you must do three things.

1. Name it
2. Frame it
3. Brave it

At first, I struggled with the concept. Then, it grew on me. Now, I like it. Here is my understanding.

1. NAME IT (The problem)

• Emotions are scary.
• Growing up emotions meant pain.
• Emotional people look and sound out of control.
• Emotions mess you up.

Name it: I avoid emotions.

2. FRAME IT (Put it in a bigger context.)

• Emotionally connecting is a skill.
• Emotions help two different individuals connect.
• Lots of individuals enjoy emotional talking.
• I am a spiritual, emotional, and physical being.

Frame it: It’s time for me to go on an emotional growth mission.

3. BRAVE IT (Make small steps of change.)

• I will stop running away.
• It’s okay to press into a little discomfort.
• Growth is hard but good.
• I will take one, small, emotional step today.

Brave it: When I fail, I will rise and continue forward.

Close

 When you have a personal struggle, use the steps: Name it. Frame it. Brave it.

Prayer

Father, you are an emotional being and you made me emotional. Help me embrace the assignment of emotional growth. Lead and grow me today. Please and Amen.

Bible Connection

Name It: Sin keeps us apart from God

Frame It: Jesus offers a way to God.

Brave It: Jesus sacrificed.