Meditate on Scripture
Seeking strength and joy in God helps us look at our day from a hopeful and different perspective. Meditating on a verse also focuses your mind on the Scripture and can help reduce your stress and anxiety.
- Choose one of these Scripture passages or one of your favorites.
- Take two slow, deep cleansing breaths.
- Slowly read the verse three times.
- Sit in silent prayer
- Take a deep cleansing breath.
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy” (Psalm 94:19, NIV).
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him” (Psalm 28:7, NIV)
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength” (Isaiah 40:31, NLT).
“For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4, NLT).
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7, NIV).
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NIV).
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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