When chronic illness left Heather Lyn Davis bedridden and hopeless, she considered ending her treatment—and preparing for the end of her life. But a surprising discovery led her down an unexpected path: living the virtues of 1 Corinthians 13.In this heartfelt and deeply personal conversation, Heather shares how practicing charity—patience, kindness, gratitude, and more—not only changed her heart, but physically changed her body. As her inflammation markers dropped and her soul healed, she learned to see herself as God sees her: known, loved, and worthy.We talk about:– Her powerful shift from harsh self-talk to self-compassion– Why patience (her least favorite virtue) became her favorite– How "cleaning one room" became a metaphor for healing– The true meaning of seeing through a glass darkly– What it means to live and embrace covenant joyHeather’s story is raw, redemptive, and filled with hope. You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to treat yourself—and others—with more love.Heather’s definition of covenant joy:"The deep, sustaining peace that comes from aligning my life with God’s truth… the quiet confidence and purpose I feel when I keep my promises to Him."----Heather Lyn Davis is a writer, speaker, and mother of eight whose life has been anything but ordinary. She is the author of "Embracing Love" and several beloved children's books, including "I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows" and The Mindset School series. Heather is a survivor of chronic illness, and woman of enduring faith, and a passionate advocate for living with compassion and intention. Her work inspires others to embrace the healing power of charity -- not in perfection, but in everyday efforts to love better, live gentler, and grow closer to God and each other.You can learn more about Heather and contact her through:heathershelpfulstories.comheathershelpfulstories@gmail.comInstagram: @heathershelpfulstoriesFacebook: @icansleepwhenthewindblowsX: @frugalmomof8

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