Maybe 2026 has already been crazy difficult. It’s been a hard year for me. And we’re only a few weeks in.
I know we’re not quite done with winter, but I hope you get out in the sun and soak up some Vitamin D. Even just 15 minutes, a couple times a week. It’s so good for our bones, our immunity, and our emotional wellness.
Find a sunny spot, even if it’s inside, in front of a window. Pull up a chair. Leave your phone in the kitchen as if it’s still attached to the wall, like many moons ago. And maybe even be away from your people too. Remember, even Jesus needed a break. Because life can get really hard.
And it’s not just our minds that feel the stress. Our bodies hold on to it too.
You might be internalizing the chaos around you if:
- You struggle to fall asleep. Or you sleep too much.
- You wake up over-thinking every little (& big) thing.
- An undercurrent of stress and anxiety ramps up your heart rate.
- Hungry or not, you stress eat. Or you don’t eat.
Stress has disrupted your nervous system. In your brain, your gut, everywhere. So, be aware of how you breathe. Maybe you hold your breath more than you realize. Or you might be breathing too shallow. Taking some intentional, deep breaths helps reset your nervous system.
And of course, God’s Word is a balm for your mind, body, and spirit. Here are some go-to promises that help me a lot.
“Don’t worry [or be anxious] about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Phil. 4:6-7
Stop. Pray. Tell. Thank.
” … Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” ~ Philippians 4:6-8 NLT
Trust. Release. Reclaim Your Peace.
And don’t forget to breathe in and out … some good, soul-cleansing breaths.
I am grateful to walk alongside you. You are not alone.
Tell me: What gives you peace in the midst of chaos?
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