Jordan Crossings Blog
Navigating the Waters of Faith & Mental Health
Finding Rest in the Psalms
In my most devastating and challenging seasons of life, the Psalms have been a refuge to me. In processing grief, transitioning to new seasons, or dealing with physical and mental health issues, the Psalms have become much more than a book to me - more of a living comfort and connection to the peace of God. In the Psalms we find every emotion imaginable. The Psalms are humanity anchored in the pursuit of God.
Tackling Life When It Feels Overwhelming
As I prepare to begin working on my Master’s degree again after a summer break, I look around my house at the piles of laundry. We’re out of laundry soap. The dishes are piled up. There’s no dishwasher detergent. I have no time to run to the store. I look at my calendar to see 3-4 items written on each day. Each evening and weekend is packed with kids and sports. Very quickly, my head was spinning, trying to figure out how this was all going to get done in addition to my schoolwork. Did I get to work on it all right away, tackling my massive to-do list? No. I sat there paralyzed, staring at my schedule, worrying about how it would all fit.
The Real Stuff
We need to love the real, broken people right in front of us, even when it’s hard. Once you get an up-close view of their pain, their story, and why they are who they are, it will be hard not to love them. So press in. Get closer. Get curious. Love them through their sharp edges and cracked foundation. Show them Jesus in you.
Anxiety After Trauma
I heard the first cough through the baby monitor as I was going to bed. I had my book in my hands, ready to get lost in fiction for a little bit. I couldn’t open my book, not yet. My eyes were on the baby monitor, waiting to see if the cough continued. It was quiet for a few seconds. Those seconds turned into a minute, and I let out the breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. The screen of the monitor went black, meaning no sounds or movement was detected.
How to Find Peace in the Midst of Anxiety
I got good, I mean really good at faking it on the outside. I’d flash my smile and laugh at all the right times throughout my day, yet lived crushed on the inside. Here I was trying to live for Jesus, yet all it took was one small trigger and the hordes of hell would unleash a ruthless, spine-crawling anxiousness over me.
Now Seeking Guest Blog Posts!
Are you a writer? Do you have a story to tell? I am currently looking for guest blog posts about personal experiences with mental health and recovery from a Christian perspective. Whether you have a message or a testimony to share, I’d like to hear it! Fill out the form below or contact Megan for more details: meganjean@jordancrossings.org
