The Better Life Podcast with April Osteen Simons

Anxiety isn’t just one thing and one prayer doesn’t cover all of it. In this video I’m sharing what I personally pray for worry, panic, overwhelm, fear of the future, racing thoughts, and dread. These are the actual prayers I use, the ones I have saved on my phone, the ones I reach for before anxiety gets the upper hand. If you’ve ever needed something ready before the panic hits, this is it.

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Maybe you're frustrated with God right now. Or if you're being really honest, you're straight-up mad at Him. That's okay. He can handle it.

There are things we pray for that never happen. People we love that we lose. Situations that get worse instead of better. And in the middle of all of it, you start feeling something you might even feel guilty about.

God is not fragile. He is not going to be caught off guard by wha...

What if something good is actually going to happen in your life today — would you believe it?

Every single morning before my feet hit the floor, I say it out loud. And what I’ve learned is there’s a real difference between praying for something and actually expecting it. One of them positions you to receive. The other just keeps you waiting.

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There are things you hear your whole life…
and then one day you realize they actually work.

In this video, I’m sharing a few of the things I’ve seen hold up over time-in everyday life, in hard moments, and in the small decisions we make. Simple things. But they might change how you see everything.

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It doesn’t start big. It’s one thought… then another… and before you know it, you’re in it. Replaying things. Thinking ahead. Trying to figure everything out at once.

This is what I do when my thoughts start building and I need to reset before it takes over. Simple, practical, and something you can use in the moment.

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What you tell yourself in the morning sets the tone for your whole day. These are the simple things I come back to every day to stay steady, grounded, and intentional. If your mornings feel rushed or a little heavy, this will help you reset how you walk into your day. Start here. It really does make a difference.

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You can care about someone and still feel completely drained every time you’re around them.

Not because something big happened. Just because something feels off.

If that’s been your experience, this one is for you. We’re talking about how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how to protect your energy without guilt.

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This episode breaks down a simple, realistic way to begin your day with peace even when you only have a few minutes, even when mornings feel rushed or heavy. Whether you’re a parent running on caffeine, a student juggling classes, or anyone carrying a lot right now, this is for you. A few intentional moments with God in the morning can shift how you think, respond, and move through the rest of your day. No pressure. No perfec...

Some of the most important things about life? No one teaches you until you’re already in the middle of it. A lot of wisdom comes from living it, growing through it, and figuring it out along the way. This episode is about the lessons that change everything, the ones you learn through experience, not a classroom. If you’re navigating change, learning as you go, or trying to figure out what really matters, this one’...