Happy Sunday evening, everyone! It’s been a little while since we’ve checked in here, and as we look ahead to a brand-new week, I wanted to open up a gentle space for us to catch our breath together. Have you ever sat down on a Sunday night, closed your eyes, and realized your mind was still running a hundred miles an hour? It’s so easy to tell ourselves: "Once I get through this busy season, once my to-do list is cleared, or once this next hurdle passes, then I can finally rest." Starting this week, we’re establishing a simple, pressure-free cadence to help anchor our weeks in God's peace: - Sunday Night: A gentle reset and intention for the week ahead. - Midweek (Tues/Wed): A quick breath and reconnect. - Friday Night: Unwinding and celebrating where God met us. This Week's Thought: The Martha in All of Us In the introduction to Finding Peace Through God’s Wisdom, we look at the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10. Martha was running around frantic, trying to keep every single plate spinning and manage every detail. But when she brought her frustration to Jesus, He didn't criticize her diligence—He gently acknowledged her internal strain: "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary." — Luke 10:41–42 True peace isn't something we have to manufacture through sheer willpower, nor is it something we earn once we fix every problem. Jesus offers us a peace that exists right in the middle of our busy days—an invitation to sit at His feet, quiet the noise, and receive His rest before the week even gets loud. Tonight’s Prompt (Drop a word or sentence below): Take a deep breath and give yourself permission to pause: 👉 If you had to describe the pace of your life right now in just 1 or 2 words, what would they be? (Whether it's "frantic," "steady," "exhausted," or "hopeful"—there are no wrong answers here. You don't have to have it all together to be in this group.) Drop your words in the comments below, say hello, and let’s walk into this week anchored in His presence!