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"For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit." Ephesians 2:18 It's so sweet having the ear, support and love of the God who controls every thing on this earth! . . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #happy #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #Godschild #thankyou #yearonpurpose #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #devotionalseries
“If you’re going through hell keep going.” – Winston Churchill. Don't give up. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
“At the end of the day, tell yourself gently: ‘I love you, you did the best you could today, and even if you didn’t accomplish all you had planned, I love you anyway.” – Anonymous. Take a minute and speak lovingly to yourself. You made it through the day.. . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
Although ultimate responsibility lies with your friend, colleague or family member, you can play an active role in the treatment of their anxiety disorder. Sometimes, helping isn’t as easy as many make it seem. It can be complex, exhausting and intimidating; especially, if you don’t know much about the different faces of anxiety. . . . We’re sharing three ways you can support someone in your life who may experience anxiety. . Offer to engage in a form of exercise or physical activity with your loved one. You can go on walks, meditation classes or practice deep breathing together. If you are in a long distance friendship, you can join several app challenges and monitor, support and challenge each other’s activity from afar. . Anxiety often robs people of tacking certain goals, even small ones. Sit down and create a list of things your loved one may be avoiding because of anxiety. Help your loved one tackle that goal. It may be one major goal for the next two weeks or a small one one hour every day. . Challenge your friend’s irrational thoughts. Don’t be afraid to call out anxiety-stuffed thoughts that aren’t based on facts if you spot them in conversations with your loved one. This may seem simple but it’s a great way to model within your friendship culture the habit of challenging your thoughts and replacing it with more rational ones. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
I do not worry ahead of time, I trust in the Holy Spirit to guide me and teach me what I need to know. (Mark 13:11) . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
D E V O T I O N: When Jacob received word that Joseph, was killed by an animal, the Bible tells us He mourned the loss of his son, quite understandably so. See Genesis 37: 34, 35. _ The scene is a sad one as this trickster (remember he tricked his father to receive his brother’s birthright) was deliberately tricked by his own sons. What’s even more heartbreaking is the sheer depth of Jacob’s devastation. . Jacob may have repetitively replayed in his mind all the worst case scenarios. He may have thought of the causes and situational factors that caused his son’s death. The themes of his rumination may have varied and raised his anxiety levels. This in turn may have deepened his grief. _ Those who have endured terrible loss can empathize with Jacob. We can relate to going over and over again in our minds the loss of our child, relationship, opportunity or ourselves during the grieving process. This is called rumination; and while it is a common experience for those who are grieving or going through a stressful period, it can leave one exhausted and stuck within a particularly negative frame of mind. _ If you have recently experienced a loss of any kind or a major change, you may find yourself spending hours analyzing the situation, or thinking of a plan to overcome the situation. You may feel like you don’t have control over your thoughts. . We're gently reminding you that it is okay to be compassionate with yourself. You are allowed to feel nervous and unsettled during this change. _ When you catch yourself in the process of rumination, try engaging in a positive distraction - be it through listening to music, socializing with a friend, or walking and focusing on the scenes before you. We also encourage you to get a grief or life transition journal to record your thoughts. Just record your thoughts and feelings in a book, on a recorder or blog. . The goal is for you to rework your post-change/post-loss narrative through journaling. #anxiety #mentalhealth #sfyh
A F F I R M A T I O N: I may experience anxiety and that is okay. I am able to manage my anxiety. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. . . You are with me, even when I am uncomfortable. You are with me, even if it feels like I am dying. You are with me, even when I feel hopeless. You are with me, even if my body and mind tries to tell me otherwise. _ #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
“There is only one time that is important – Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power.” . . No other moment exists than this moment. That is why it is important to remain in the present moment and make the most of it. Practicing staying in the present moment can be a great tool when it comes to managing anxiety symptoms. . . Today, try being in the present moment. . . Take some times for five minutes, and just sit in silence. We usually play meditative music in the background (waterfall sounds are our favorite). Become aware of your thoughts. Focus on your breathing. Notice the things around you. The colors. The scents. The look. The feel. If a thought pops up in your head, identify it and let it go. Pay special attention to the sensation of your body and the breath moving through you. If 5 minutes is too long for you….start at 3. This is a more practical way of taking time “to smell the roses, daily”. . . . Share with us just how you engage in remaining in the here and now/present. Your practice may help someone else. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
Remember to journal as you read, reflect and respond. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
We are thankful for the fathers who have always been there and modeled Godly excellence in our lives. You were our first examples of love and because of you we are who we are today. _ We are also thankful for the fathers who weren’t there; in your absence we learnt how to forgive, move forward inspite of our broken hearts and be strong. You taught us to lean deeper into the arms of God. _ Most of all we are thankful for our Heavenly Father who chose us and loved us; not because of anything we have done but because He simply desires to be our Abba. . Thank you Lord for being a good, good Poppa. You have always been there and always delivered and followed through on all of your promises. . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
We are moving right into week three of our exploration of anxiety. . . We have received encouraging words from some of you who are currently experiencing anxiety and anxiety-related symptoms. Thank you for being open and transparent with us. We encourage you to reach out to a professional or someone you trust. You don’t have to handle the attacks or thoughts alone. _ This week we will be discussing what friends and family members can do to support those who experience anxiety and we’ll be sharing some coping skills that you can try with your therapist or family/friend. We’ll also be looking at panic attacks, and stress-induced anxiety. _ As customary, we are sharing our scripture passages for this week. . . Remember to review them daily. To help you commit these verses to memory, you can write them out in your journal along with your thoughts or God’s impressions or you can place them in a place that you regularly access. . Cheers to a new week, with new challenges, new victories and lessons ... and new scriptures to help us power through! . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
It is okay to seek professional help … outside of your pastor, reverend, priest or spiritual guide. It is okay to speak to a psychotherapist. _ We know that for those of us who love Jesus and want to glorify him, it’s embarrassing to admit feeling overwhelmed by the children God gave us. It may even feel like you have given up on God when you choose to seek help outside of prayer and your faith. . These are not true. . Jesus understands your struggle and limitations and He has called qualified psychotherapists to help you manage your anxiety. . Don’t discount the depth and practicality of God’s grace. It comes in many forms and many times His grace is shown through professional counseling sessions, lifestyle modifications and medications. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
When Jesus died on the cross, He carried the weight of my anxiety. He didn’t give up on me then and He has not given up on me now. That’s a grace I am indebted to. . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
Anxiety is not our enemy. What we know about our suffering helps us see the suffering that is in others. Taking time to be present with ourselves allows us to focus on what we have to give, and to do our best to give it.. . . . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june
P R A Y . . Pause and pray for someone who has told you that they are anxious about the future. This person may be in a situation where they are on a new journey, or a new change may have them feeling stressed and pressured. Pray that God will help this person to let go of trying to figure everything out on their own. Ask God to show this person the benefit of embracing His peace over turning to panic. Ask God to show this person the way forward, if it is His will at this time. . . . #sfyh #sugarforyourheart #mentalwellness #spiritualwellness #emotionalwellness #instagood #peace #womenwhoblog #browngirlbloggers #christian #wellwateredwomen #bible #devotion #motivation #positiveliving #positivethinking #affirmations #affirmation #intentionalliving #purposefulliving #christiantherapist #counselor #aliveinChrist #dependingonJesus #anxiety #mentalhealth #june

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