Faith isn’t just for Sundays—it’s for your frazzled Mondays too.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever googled “how to stop stressing” at 2 a.m. 🙋♂️ We’ve all been there! Between news alerts, endless to-do lists, and that one coworker who microwaves fish in the breakroom, modern life can feel like a treadmill set to “sprint.” But what if God didn’t design us to live in permanent panic mode?
Trend Connection
Guess what’s trending right now? Wellness. Not the kale-smoothie-and-$200-yoga-pants kind (though no judgment if that’s your jam!), but a deeper craving for peace. Searches for “faith + mental health” are skyrocketing (+40% this year!). Even big names like Dr. Denis Mukwege—a Nobel winner healing war survivors in Congo—remind us: true wellness stitches together body, mind, and soul [Christianity Today, Global Flourishing Study].
The Ancient “Wellness Hack”
Enter Psalm 23 (the OG stress-relief guide!). David didn’t have noise-canceling headphones, but he knew the secret:
“He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.”
Translation? God’s idea of “self-care” isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. He literally commands rest. (So next time you nap, call it holy obedience! 💤)
Where Faith Meets Daily Life
Try this: Swap “wellness warrior” for “worship gardener.” Tending your whole self—spirit, emotions, body—is how you honor your Creator. For example:
- Walk + Pray: Hike a trail? Thank God for the crunch of leaves underfoot (bonus: science says nature lowers cortisol!).
- Breathe Deeply: Inhale “He is good,” exhale “I am His.” (Cheaper than a spa day!)
- Laugh Often: Ever notice kids belly-laugh 300x/day? Adults? Like 5. Be more kid.
Your Turn (No Yoga Pants Required)
This week, try ONE of these soul-refreshers:
- Tech-Free Twilight: Sit outside 10 mins. No phone. Just you, God, and the fireflies.
- Herbal Helpers: Sip mint tea (like our friends at First Church’s workshop!) and read one Psalm.
- Comedy Worship: Watch a funny pet video. Thank God for joy’s superpower.
Closing Thought
Jesus didn’t say, “Come to me, all you perfect productivity robots.” He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary” (Matt 11:28). Your breath, your walks, your quiet moments—they’re all acts of worship. So go be “well.” Not for the ‘gram. For Him.
“Peace isn’t the absence of chaos.
It’s the presence of the Prince of Peace.”