Do you ever feel like you’re carrying too much — emotionally, mentally, spiritually?When stress keeps building, even small things can feel like too much to handle. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own.
In this episode, Bonnie explores how to release emotional overwhelm and experience peace through soul care practices rooted in Scripture and science. You'll hear encouragement for the moments you feel overloaded — and learn a gentle, biblical way to care for your heart.
Learn how to stop powering through and start receiving the peace God lovingly offers you — especially when you feel like you're falling behind or not doing enough.
Tune in to this episode to discover how to calm your nervous system, invite God into your overwhelmed places, and create space for restoration — not by doing more, but by being loved right where you are.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care Episode:
- Why emotional overwhelm is your soul’s way of asking for care (not a sign of weakness)
- What the science of your nervous system says about stress — and how Scripture gently rewires your response
- A biblical invitation from Psalm 61 when your heart feels faint
- One powerful soul care rhythm to break the cycle of emotional overload
- Breath Prayer practice to invite calm and connection with God in the moment
Breath Prayer:
(Inhale) Lead me to the Rock
(Exhale) That is higher than I
Scripture of the Week:
"I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."Psalm 61:2
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