This past week, the news has been heavy and unsettling. In the wake of tragedy and fearful headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negativity. But you don’t have to stay stuck in fear.
In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how to break free from negativity’s grip and discover how God renews your mind with peace. Through scripture, science, and soul care practices, you’ll learn how to quiet the noise, recognize the small new beginnings God is planting in your life, and take one step that brings clarity, calm, and hope.
Friend, you don’t need to figure out the whole picture. You just need one faithful step—and the reminder that God’s power shines through you, even in jars of clay.
Key Takeaways:
Why negativity bias makes painful news cling to us more than positive experiences
How focusing on meaningful, positive action rewires your brain for peace and resilience
What Jesus’ parable of building a tower teaches us about releasing and rebuilding with Him
Why you are called to be Christ’s ambassador in this generation
A simple soul care practice: take one small step toward the “tower” God is building in your life
Breath Prayer:
Inhale: We have this treasure in jars of clay…
Exhale: to show this surpassing power is from God
Scripture:
“Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7–9
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https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/
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