Jordan Crossings Blog
Navigating the Waters of Faith & Mental Health
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.
How to Keep Your Eyes on God During Difficult Times
Have you ever been in a position where you felt like you were drowning and had no idea how to get yourself out of it? You have calculated all the possible outcomes, and it’s not looking good for you. You’re lying awake all night, unable to sleep. Regardless, you come up with no new solutions. Your mind just circles and circles with the same thoughts and scenarios. Does this situation sound familiar?
Find Your Rhythm
I’ve read the story in Mark 4 many times, and I’ve always thought that Jesus must have been extremely exhausted to have slept through that storm. I mean the disciples had to wake Him, and by that point the boat was filling with water and they thought they were about to die! Obviously, this storm had been raging pretty significantly for some time already. But I saw something new when I read it this time. Jesus could sleep, not just because He was tired, but because He trusted in His Father to keep Him wherever He went. Jesus moved to the rhythm of the Spirit, not the rhythm of the storm.
Helpful or Harmful?
The other day I went for my first run in a really long time. First, I stretched. Since my body has mostly been sitting at a desk, hiding inside all winter, it was uncomfortable even to stretch. Then, while I was running, I could tell my lungs weren't used to working so hard anymore. I could feel the burn in my chest as they expanded. I ran far enough and fast enough to push myself without hurting myself.
Staying Afloat While Drowning
I was watching my kids swim in the pool. The two boys were swimming very close to each other. I heard one of them yell, “Stop trying to take me under!” The other boy yelled back, “I’m not trying to take you under. I’m trying to stay above!” Being a person who works with struggling people regularly and having been a struggling person myself, I was struck with the metaphor.
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
