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Trying to Find Your Purpose? Check Out This Book

Last year, my heart was filled with joy when one of my clients mailed me a gift of appreciation.

It included a refreshing face mask and an incredible book to read.

The book was “Dare to Bloom: Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings” by Zim Flores.

It’s such a page-turner. More importantly, it’s a book about literally trusting God through everything.

Throughout the book, Zim recounts her experiences of REALLY stepping outside of her comfort zone and trusting God along the way.

I love Zim’s wisdom about navigating new beginnings.

I’m sure you can relate. Sometimes, fear can get the best of us in different seasons. This book is also a perfect read to reflect on reclaiming your true identity in Christ.

While nearly every page I read, has tons of yellow highlights, this is one of my favorite quotes inside of the book:

“Purpose doesn’t end once we find it; rather, purpose is something that continues to unfold and evolve throughout our lives.” – Zim Flores 

At the end of each chapter, you’ll find questions for reflection.

By the way, the photos inside the book are beautiful!

I hope you’ll check it out. If you do, pop in the comments here and let me know. 

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3 Biblical Ways to Help Relieve Anxiety and Stress

Stress can sometimes get the best of us.

My biggest breakdown with anxiety and stress was following the passing of my mom back in November 2017.

I’d experienced this when I was 15 years old when my dad passed, but as an adult, it was taken to a different level – after realizing I had neither of them by my side.

Between all the to-do’s, emotions, and draining job in news at the time, I felt as though my world was completely upside down.

I was constantly thinking “How am I going to do this or that.”

Fortunately, these days are different.

While grief never ends, I’m so thankful for God’s sufficient grace.

I strongly believe that if you don’t master your emotions, they will master you. Managing your stress and anxiety plays a BIG part in our lives.

Here are some ways I have utilized God’s word to help me greatly manage stress and anxiety:

Taking everything to God in prayer – As a believer, prayer is important all the time – not just in difficult seasons. However, when you find yourself in those difficult seasons it’s also important not to just lean into your own understanding.

Meditating on God’s word – One of the things I’m so thankful to have is both of my parent’s bibles. My mom has highlighted tons of things and compiled decades of notes in both of them that have helped me tremendously.

Praise and worship – I know the church hasn’t been the same, since the start of the pandemic, but what’s stopping you from praising and worshiping the Lord right where you are? Turn up your favorite worship music and give thanks and praise right where you are.

Look, if you’re facing stress and anxiety right now…I promise your situation can get better.

Now, life isn’t perfect, but things will get a lot better.

If you find that you need more help in terms of managing your stress and anxiety, don’t be afraid to reach out for help from a therapist or leaders in your church.

I’d love to know how you’re dealing with stress and anxiety. Maybe my tips have also sparked some inspiration. 

Drop in the comments to let me know. 

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