Psalm 55:10

Your mental and emotional health matters to God. In this 4-day devotional plan, Mental Health Week, we’ll explore how Scripture speaks to the real struggles we face. Each day focuses on one key area: Anxiety, Betrayal, caring for our minds, and rest.

Following Jesus will lead to opposition. It happened to the early disciples. It will happen to you. How do we then move forward when it happens? This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

We know that praying is a commandment, but being told to pray doesn’t automatically birth a love for prayer in anyone. Even if we manage to squeeze prayer time into our busy lives, we may not feel the deeper connection with God that we’re seeking. In this devotional, you will learn simple habits to help you move past this common struggle and discover the life-transforming gift of prayer.

What can we do when we're confronted with temptations around us or unwelcome thoughts and emotions within us? How can we guard against such "unwanted invaders"? Throughout this 6 day plan, we will consider five practical ways in which we can guard the place where the battle will ultimately be won: our hearts.