Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Bonnie Gray

Why Singing Amazing Grace Helps You Rest, Lower Stress, and Rejuvenate #134

September 2, 2024   ●   17 min

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Do you find it challenging to truly rest, even when you know you need it?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the deep connection between rest and spiritual renewal, especially during times of physical and emotional exhaustion. As we celebrate Labor Day, Bonnie invites you to reflect on how you are resting and offers a simple yet powerful soul care tip rooted in Scripture. Learn how singing the beloved hymn “Amazing Grace” can not only soothe your soul but also improve your heart health, according to surprising scientific research.

Tune into this episode to discover how to release your burdens, find delight in God’s presence, and take practical steps towards a more peaceful and rested life.

Key Takeaways:

- Devotional Study: Matt 11:28 Discover the significance of true rest in God’s presence.
- Scripture: Wellness Word Study: Delight" Reflect on the power of delighting in the Lord to soften your heart and lift your spirits. Ps 37:4 
- The Science: Significance of rest and letting go of responsibilities during the recovery process
- Soul Care Tip: Learn how singing "Amazing Grace" benefits your heart and emotional well-being.

Join Bonnie Gray on this journey to lower stress and restore your soul with God’s love and peace.
Breath Prayer:  (inhale) Come to me all who are weary and burdened/ (exhale) fI will give you rest.Scriptures: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28
 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Ps 37:4 
Soul Care Tip: Discover the scientific benefits of singing to lower anxiety & boost your mood

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for devotions & wellness 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

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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A Prayer for Overcoming Doubt with Divine Assurance - Your Daily Prayer - September 19 

One morning, in my study of 1 Thessalonians, I read these words from Paul in 5:1-11, lingering over our key verse, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” As he often does, Paul reminds believers that they are soldiers in God’s army and must prepare and protect themselves for battle.

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