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.
What to Do When Life is Out of Control
You know what my least favorite part of life is? That it’s completely out of my control. I do what I can to protect my kids, family members, friends, and pets, but sometimes it’s just not enough. I can’t be everywhere at the same time, and I can’t know everything. I am a limited human. I make mistakes. That’s why it’s crucial that I trust in God. What I’ve lived long enough to realize, though, is that I can trust God with all my heart, and bad things will still happen. Not can, will.
Grief is Not a Competition
During the covid pandemic, I had a phone call with a friend. I noticed she sounded sad, and I asked her about it. She blurted: “Oh, I feel so silly complaining about missing my son, who lives out of town when you’re never able to see your son again!” Then she burst into sobs…
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
