Aug 26 2024 21 mins 6
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and in need of a moment of peace?
In this episode, Bonnie explores the story of Elijah and how God’s tender care for him in his darkest hour offers a powerful lesson for us today. Learn to recognize when it's time to step back, nourish your soul, and allow God to renew your strength through rest.
Tune into this episode to discover how to reclaim rest in the midst of stress, renew your spirit, and embrace God’s loving care in your daily life.
Key Takeaways:
- Listen to a devotional study: the story of Elijah from the Bible (1 Kings 19) and how God provided for him during a time of despair and exhaustion.
- Learn about the importance of rest and receiving care, rather than pushing through challenges alone.
- The science behind kindness and touch, and how they can boost the immune system and lower stress hormones.
- The importance of recognizing when you need rest and permission to unplug.
- How God meets us in our exhaustion and offers tangible care.
- Practical soul care tips, including the soothing benefits of drinking tea and breathing exercises.
- The role of kindness, both given and received, in boosting emotional and physical well-being.
Breath Prayer: (inhale) Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him / (exhale) for he shields him all day long
Scripture: "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long. And the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” Deut.3:12
Soul Care Tip: Discover the scientific benefits of brewing a cup of peppermint and chamomile tea to calm emotions and reduce anxiety.
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Recommended Teas: Harney’s Organic Peppermint Tea: https://amzn.to/4cErymQ & Organic Chamomile Lavender https://amzn.to/47856RZ
- Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
- Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for devotions & wellness tips: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Get Bonnie's Bestseller book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less": https://amzn.to/4azae1K
- Join Soul Care School: http://mysoulcareschool.com
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