If someone had told me that one of the hardest parts of healing would be praying for people who hurt me, I probably wouldn't have believed them. I wanted justice. I wanted answers. I wanted apologies that never came and probably never will. The last thing I wanted to do was ask God to bless… Continue reading Praying for Someone Who Hurt You: Choosing Peace When It Feels Impossible
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10 Bible Verses for Depression
Depression can make even the simplest things feel overwhelming. For me, one of the hardest parts of a depressive episode is finding the motivation to open my Bible, pray, or seek God at all. When you're feeling exhausted, discouraged, or numb, drawing close to Him doesn't always come naturally. Yet those are often the moments… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses for Depression
Finding Peace in the Panic: Christian Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
Anxiety can feel completely overwhelming and scary, grounding techniques can help bring your mind back to the present moment while also helping you focus on God's presence. Here are some Christian grounding techniques you can try during an anxiety attack: 1. The 5-4-3-2-1 Method with Gratitude Slowly identify: 5 things you can see 4 things… Continue reading Finding Peace in the Panic: Christian Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
10 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Overthinking
I wanted to share bible verses that I go to when I am feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worrying and overthinking. These particular verses stick out to me personally and hopefully they will resonate with you too. If you have any to add please feel free to comment! 1. Philippians 4:6–7 "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Overthinking
Faith and Therapy: Why Both Can Work Together
For many Christians, such as myself, the idea of going to therapy may bring up mixed emotions. I have worried that seeking professional help means I am not trusting God “enough”. I have heard messages suggesting that prayer alone should be enough to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional struggles. As a result, many of… Continue reading Faith and Therapy: Why Both Can Work Together