A Beach Conversation
“Phew!” I thought, “I will have a few minutes to talk with some adults before I am needed again.” My new mom friend introduced me to several of her mom friends from our church, and we all began talking about our kids and the different stages of life we all were in. And then it happened, someone brought up a trigger point for me…exercise and workouts. Ugh! I felt a punch in my gut. My joy was about to fade. And then, by the grace of God, I heard a still small, gentle whisper.
Maybe You’re Not Going Crazy
It was a downright heavy day, and I couldn’t pinpoint why. I couldn’t find an explanation for the heavy feelings of dread, self-loathing, and hopelessness that consumed me out of nowhere. I was sobbing as I grabbed my prayer journal to process this with Jesus.
When Community Brings Peace
I discovered that groups were not the issue; it was my head and the thoughts that ran through it- “I'm too old" and “I’m not the same as everyone else”. My built-up fear and anxiety about new surroundings only added to my insecurities. However, once I let go, the Lord taught me a huge lesson.