God’s Not Dead – In God We Trust
Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart
How many times have you laid down to rest at night, snuggled into bed, and took a deep breath only not to be engulfed in sleep, but instead worry and anxiety? The things that you need to take care of come to mind, and your anxiety starts to keep you up at night. I think we’ve all been there if we are honest with ourselves and each other. What if you had an option when you go to bed at night instead of carrying the worries, stress, and anxiety with you? What if you revised your nighttime routine to include a book to try to clear your mind so that you can have a peaceful night’s sleep? If this is something that you are interested in, Lysa TerKeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries have developed “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart” which is a nightly devotional. Perhaps reading this before bed will enable you to sleep well in a world that is full of troubles and worry. There are so many beautiful words of wisdom in this devotional! Friend, I think you would benefit greatly!
We all know worrying won’t get us anywhere! Yet, we are all guilty of it. We know worrying about something beyond our control won’t do anything but harm us and our mental health. However, it’s human nature to want to “fix” that which is out of our power. Worry deprives us of sleep and fills us with anxiety. It’s so easy to say, “Turn all of your troubles over to God.” Yet, it is so hard to do, especially when your head hits the pillow at night!
Often I’ve worried about things that did not even come to pass. I robbed my present self and family members around me of the joy that I could have had that day when I was worried about something that “might” happen in the future. We can think about the worst-case scenarios in just about every situation worrying about the “what ifs.” Here’s a “what if” for you – what if we read the devotional, calmed our hearts, and said our prayers which allows us to release all of the troubles from our hearts to God above? Even if you fall asleep in the middle of your prayers afterward, don’t be filled with remorse or dread. Also, please don’t feel like you’re a failure because you couldn’t stay awake to finish your prayer. Instead, think of it as receiving God’s divine comfort. As a mother holds her newborn baby and rocks the baby to sleep, think of it as God holding you in His mighty arms lulling you into a peaceful sleep as you have cast all of your cares on him.
Now, I’m not saying it will happen instantaneously after reading a passage from this book. What I am hoping for, though, is that focusing on something other than your problems will help relieve your mind somewhat so you can drift off to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night instead of replaying any problem over in your head on repeat all night long.
Would you be willing to try it? What do you have to lose? NOTHING! You have everything to gain by picking up your copy of this devotional packed with wisdom from other Godly women (pssst, we made it easy – read more and order by clicking here). Then, incorporate this into your nighttime routine so you can rest peacefully! Let the words in this devotional and God almighty reassure you each night that you are so very loved and cared for. Allow yourself to feel safe in the Lord as if He is right there with you holding you and rocking you into a peaceful sleep.
Disclosure: Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
Unshakable Moxie
The “Unshakable Moxie” (presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries) really intrigued me as you don’t hear the term moxie very often. This series is about women who have struggled and overcome. It is about being real with what happens to us, but never losing faith. It is about resilience and trusting God the entire way through the trials and tribulations we face in this life. A woman of moxie has unshakable confidence and trust in God.
I was unsure what to expect when I thumbed through the beautiful hardcover Prayer Journal and flipped through the inspirational cards with the Bible verses and powerful quotes. I thought it was beautifully designed, and the information I was reading was very encouraging and uplifting. What I was not prepared for was scanning the QR code for the first video to reveal what could’ve been me telling my personal story. I could identify completely with one of the ladies when she started to reveal her story. When women are going through a hard time, it seems like we are the only ones in the world facing trouble. The truth is that we are not alone in this. Other women struggle just as we have, even if it’s not in the same fashion, they are struggling with something so very personal to them. They are afraid to open up and be vulnerable with others for fear of being hurt, or fear of people not understanding, and their feelings being invalidated. But there’s so much love and compassion and empathy and togetherness. When you find another lady who is willing to walk alongside you, admitting her struggles and vowing that neither of you will struggle alone from this point forward. Oh, to have such a friend! It’s hard to be that vulnerable when you open yourself up to another human being because oftentimes judgment follows, but there is such freedom in knowing that you don’t have to censor what you are saying to your friend and knowing that you are safe with them. It was so refreshing to listen as these ladies shared their hearts and were uplifted by the other. It was then that I knew six weeks would not be enough for this study. Yes, it is wonderful to share (be it with a friend or with a small group), but this has to go on beyond just the six-week series because the world needs more of this so that we all can be unshakable moxies.
Do you have a trusted friend like this? Someone you can confide in? We may know a lot of people, but we don’t let a lot of people into our hearts to see the deep dark secrets we carry so close to us. What if we were transparent with others and allowed others to help us through what we’re facing? If you are blessed to have other godly women in your life, consider sharing this series with them. You can go through it together one-on-one, or if you are part of a large church congregation, get a small group going using the videos and all the tools they equip you with within this six-session women’s Bible Study. Together you will strengthen and develop your resilient faith.
The Unshakable Moxie invites you to discover what it means to live a life of resilient faith in this episodic video series. You will learn from remarkable women who trust God — yes, even through the lowest valley!
Watch the series by clicking here. Better yet, order your copy today by clicking here! You can select the full series, or you may also purchase items separately.
Many thanks to Our Daily Bread Ministries for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.
