Okay y’all… this is something new for me because I usually keep everything in. But this time, I want to be real. This is me being honest, open, and very vulnerable. God, I’m so tired. It feels like every time I finally let my guard down and trust, I end up getting hurt. Everywhere I turn feels like another closed door, another disappointment, another reason to wonder if I’m doing something wrong. I keep giving, keep loving, keep showing up for people… but sometimes it feels like I’m pouring out when I don’t have anything left inside. I’m not asking for much. I just need a miracle. Not material things—just people. The right people. The ones who see me, who stay, who walk with me through the mess without judgment or agenda. The ones who love for real, who bring peace, who remind me I don’t have to carry everything alone. Please, God… Send those people into my life. And give me the strength to release what’s not meant for me—even when it hurts. Help me stop clinging to people who were never supposed to stay. And when my trust starts to crack, help me remember that You’ve never left me. I may be weary, but I refuse to stop believing. Even in my tiredness, I’m still holding on to hope, still praying, still trusting that You’ll work this out

Scripture Reading “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” — Philippians 2:4 Reflection Anxiety often grows in the soil of self-focus. When we walk into a room worried about how we’ll look, sound, or be judged, our hearts can tighten with fear. But here’s the paradox: the best way to be at ease with people is to set them at ease. When you smile, ask a caring question, or notice someone’s need, you stop being trapped in self-consciousness and step into other-consciousness. Jesus modeled this perfectly. On the night He was betrayed, He washed His disciples’ feet (John 13:1–17). He chose to bring comfort in the middle of His own trial. If the Lord of all creation could stoop to serve in His moment of anxiety, surely we can learn to lift others up in ours. Practical Steps 1. Start with a Smile — A simple smile lowers walls instantly. 2. Ask, Don’t Tell — Ask one meaningful question and truly listen. 3. Pray Beforehand — Ask the Holy Spirit to show you who needs encouragement. Prayer Lord Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. When I feel anxious, help me take my eyes off myself and place them on others. Teach me to set people at ease with kindness and presence. As I give peace, let me also receive it from You. Amen.

honestly never thought about it like this before—was this: When you’re under attack, you might start making unwise alliances. Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation Church said something in a sermon that just hit home: “Worry is the substitute for the prayers you didn’t pray. When you stop talking to God, the enemy starts working on you.” And ever since I heard that… I’ve carried it with me. Because let’s be honest—worry feels so natural. We worry about what people think, our relationships, our health, our kids, our future, our worth… it’s just so easy to get caught in that spiral. But the most beautiful reminder? There’s a better way. Prayer is the antidote. Because when we bring our fears to the One who actually has the power to move mountains… when we turn our eyes to the One who already has a plan, He meets us there—with peace, with strength, with comfort. Ann Voskamp once wrote: “Worry is belief gone wrong, but peace is belief that exhales.” And I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been holding my breath a lot lately. Trying to carry things I was never meant to hold. Trying to control things that were never mine to control. And if I’m being totally real—everything I’m stepping into right now is something God has already spoken over my life. He’s opened the doors. He’s made the way. I just need to trust Him and walk in it. Even when it’s scary. Even when I don’t have all the answers. So I’m asking for prayer. 🩷 For strength. For peace. For deeper trust when my heart wants to run. Because I know He’s good… I just need help resting in that right now. 🙏