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Anxiety. Stress. Worry. How can you give your burdens to God when your heart is hurting and you just don't have the words to say? Breath prayers are short, one-sentence prayers that are directly rooted in Scripture, thought or spoken while breathing deeply. The science of breathing and the practice of praying God’s Word can work hand- in- hand to help calm your body and reorient your mind toward Christ.

When it comes to helping people deal with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts, one-size-fits-all programs often don’t work. Minister, pastoral care counselor, and recovery activist George A. Wood and coauthor Brit Eaton suggest a community approach that they call the Uncovery—seeing recovery through a grace-laced, gospel lens.

In our world where it is so easy to be served, the call of Jesus tells us to rather BE the servants. The key is to keep looking up, keep seeking to please our Lord. Join us as we talk about several scriptures on servanthood, and be blessed in running the race to obtain the prize, to glorify the Lord.

Finding healthy tools to take on anxiety. A middle school devotional designed to encourage students to find healthy, helpful ways to manage their anxiety. In this devotional, you'll find powerful reminders of the truth that God offers hope and help for anyone struggling through anxiety.

God’s awesome character is revealed in the Bible in a multitude of ways; and He loves the number seven because it demonstrates His perfection in every way possible. In this plan we look at seven descriptions of His perfect glory and majesty presented in scripture as “the God of...”

Wouldn't it be nice to have a prayer in your pocket that helps in an immediate need? This plan takes you through seven common feelings that are resolved by meditating and praying God's Word back to Him. You can stick these simple prayers in your pocket and pray them any time of the day or night. They are short, sweet, and will encourage you.

Do you worry about tomorrow? Or about yesterday? Or next year? Jesus speaks to worry, because he knew you and I would worry. We worry about our finances, our family, our jobs…there is no shortage of worry in this world. If you want to declare you will no longer worry, it’s time to look at some specific scripture passages to help you overcome worry in your life.

I was once slave to my flesh and sin, but now I am free. Jesus pulled me out of a life of pain and emptiness and brought me into His loving arms. He wants this for you too! God has given us freedom through His son. We don’t have to be slave to this world so obsessed with sex. We can be transformed even if we’ve failed repeatedly. Walk through this 7 day plan and hear God’s word set to song.

Does the pursuit of "better" weigh you down? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? Most of us aren't trying to be perfect. We're just striving to be "better," but this can quickly become a burden that weighs down our souls and prevents us from experiencing God's rest. This plan looks at how a deeper understanding of God's grace can guide us off of the self-improvement treadmill and help us kick the comparison habit.

Stumbling, drowning, abandoned—if you ever feel this way, this is the Plan for you. God joins us in the pit and brings us, arm in arm, into clear light and fresh air. Each day includes Scriptures and artwork that meet us in the darkness and remind us of God’s promise of light.

Too often, we find ourselves trapped in a false dichotomy, dividing our work into categories of spiritual and unspiritual. We view ministry within the church as holy while anything outside of that realm is deemed worldly. As a result, we can't help but feel that our daily work is devoid of purpose. Let's pause and hear what is in the Bible about it.

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. But fights don’t have to tear your home apart, they can lead you closer to Jesus and each other. In this 7-day plan, you’ll learn how you can fight for your marriage, not against it.

The world is full of women who have been hurt, neglected, rejected, or abandoned by their father. As a result, women may feel like every aspect of their life is affected by that broken trust. In this 7-day devotion women will discover how they can exchange their father wounds for God’s perfect love.

The church is meant to be a place where you find healing and build relationships with God and people. Unfortunately, it can also be the source of our deepest hurts and pains. If you or someone you know has experienced traumatic church hurt, this devotional shows you how to heal, forgive, overcome, fall in love with God, find a wonderful church home, and trust again.

Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, it never seems to be enough? That the broken parts of your life - the failures and the heartache - overshadow the possibilities? In this 7-day Bible reading plan, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, leaders of the popular, Her True Worth online community, share Scripture and relatable stories of leaning on God through anxiety and learning to embrace vulnerability.

Read the stories of seven people in the Bible who could have given up—but didn’t. Each one was called with a purpose and persevered through difficulties and trials. They were ordinary people, just like you and me. God wants you to know that no matter what you are facing, you don’t have to give up. He is using your story for something good.

A Pastor’s wife is called to support and encourage her husband, prioritizing her relationships with God, family, and others to keep the family healthy; being careful not to allow the busyness of daily culture to confuse her in the role God has entrusted her with. Expectations and needs of family and church may pull her in different directions, but one thing is always consistent, God’s love for her endures forever.

Praying in line with scripture is powerful. When we pray scripture, we agree with God’s purposes for us. In this plan we will go through 7 scripture-based prayers for your marriage. Learn the heart of God for your marriage, and pray in line with His word. Invite His love, protection, and presence into your union.

Don't get lost in the holiday shuffle! As we deck the halls, let's not forget the real reason for the season. Christmas is about celebrating the arrival of the one and only Jesus Christ. While we cozy up to the sound of carols and tales of His life, let's also soak up seven thoughtful devotions that honor His many titles and roles.

Do you feel stuck? Do you think God has forgotten you and left you in a place of waiting? Do you feel aimless and lacking purpose? Join me as we see what God wants us to do while waiting. You are not alone.

After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to her friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters share her intimate walk with Christ, offering encouragement and hope to those dealing with suffering. Let these words of strength and comfort light your path today like candles in the dark.

Are you becoming someone you don't recognize? After years of managing the weight of the household, saying hard goodbyes, and enduring the trials of military life, it's no wonder you're exhausted, military wife. You weren't meant to carry it alone. In this seven-day journey through the heart of a military wife, you'll refresh your tired bones as you reorient your heart to reflect God's goodness and love.

Loving others can be messy. Chances are you are no stranger to heartache and disappointment when it comes to your relationships. Maybe you’ve even experienced this hurt spreading into your relationship with God. You feel disconnected and aren’t experiencing His love like before. This devotional will help you discover the wholehearted love you’ve always wanted with God and others; love that allows you to be fully safe, seen, and known.

This 7-Day video devotion by Leading and Loving It team member, Liz Sarno, reminds us that while we can experience hurt, it doesn't have to hold us back. This devotion will walk you through the steps of transforming pain to peace, hurt to healing, and rejection to redemption.

Everybody experiences negative emotions at least once in their life. Do we know what they are for? Are we right to feel negative emotions? In this devotional, the Yellow Balloons Team helps us understand why God designed these emotions and how we can navigate through them.