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Bonnie GrayHow I Found Peace in the Midst of Anxiety One Christmas: I'll Show You How #146
December 2, 2024 ● 19 minShare this episode
Do you feel the pressure of the holiday season weighing on your heart? Are you longing for a deeper sense of peace this Christmas, but not sure how to make it happen?
In this episode, Bonnie explores the secret to experiencing a meaningful and peaceful Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle. She shares how to make room for Jesus in your story, and how this simple shift can bring healing, peace, and joy into your life this season.
Learn to embrace quietness and stress relief through a beautiful practice of reflection and meditation, using the science-backed benefits of slowing down and creating space for God's whispers. Bonnie also shares a personal story about a powerful moment of inspiration that changed how she experiences Christmas, and how you can invite God's peace into your heart.
Tune into this episode to learn how to:
- Find stress relief through quietness and soul care,
- Create space for God’s presence in your holiday season
- Experience a more peaceful and meaningful Christmas by connecting with Jesus
Key Takeaways:
- The scientific impact of quietness on reducing stress and anxiety
- A personal story of how one simple shift made Christmas more meaningful
- Two soul care tips to incorporate peace and rest during the holiday rush
- The spiritual practice of making space for God to enter into your story this season
Breath Prayer: (inhale) Yes, my soul, find rest in God (exhale) my hope comes from him
Scriptures: Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Psalm 62:5
Soul Care Tips: 2 tips to lower stress & create space for God during holidays
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Register for Advent Wellness Study: Unwrapping Your Story with Jesus: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
- Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
- Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K
- Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
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A Prayer for Unity in the Church This Christmas - Your Daily Prayer - December 22
It’s easy to take offense when someone hurts you, or you’re frustrated with where you are in life, and it seems as though everyone around you is thriving. But, when we take an honest look at ourselves and see how God loves us (1 Corinthians 13), we realize we have no right to hold any grudges against our brothers and sisters.
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