Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and in need of a moment of peace?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the story of Elijah and how God’s tender care for him in his darkest hour offers a powerful lesson for us today. Learn to recognize when it's time to step back, nourish your soul, and allow God to renew your strength through rest.

Tune into this episode to discover how to reclaim rest in the midst of stress, renew your spirit, and embrace God’s loving care in your daily life.

Key Takeaways:
- Listen to a devotional study: the story of Elijah from the Bible (1 Kings 19) and how God provided for him during a time of despair and exhaustion.
- Learn about the importance of rest and receiving care, rather than pushing through challenges alone.
- The science behind kindness and touch, and how they can boost the immune system and lower stress hormones.
- The importance of recognizing when you need rest and permission to unplug.
- How God meets us in our exhaustion and offers tangible care.
- Practical soul care tips, including the soothing benefits of drinking tea and breathing exercises.
- The role of kindness, both given and received, in boosting emotional and physical well-being.

Breath Prayer:  (inhale) Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him / (exhale) for he shields him all day long
Scripture: "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long. And the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” Deut.3:12
Soul Care Tip: Discover the scientific benefits of brewing a cup of peppermint and chamomile tea to calm emotions and reduce anxiety.

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Recommended Teas: Harney’s Organic Peppermint Tea: https://amzn.to/4cErymQ  & Organic Chamomile Lavender https://amzn.to/47856RZ

-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for devotions & wellness tips: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Get Bonnie's Bestseller book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less": https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Join Soul Care School: http://mysoulcareschool.com

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and in need of a moment of peace?
In this episode, Bonnie explores the story of Elijah and how God’s tender care for him in his darkest hour offers a powerful lesson for us today. Learn to recognize when it's time to step back, nourish your soul, and allow God to renew your strength through rest.
Tune into this episode to discover how to reclaim rest in the midst of stress, renew your spirit, and embrace God’s loving care in your daily life.
Key Takeaways: - Listen to a devotional study: the story of Elijah from the Bible (1 Kings 19) and how God provided for him during a time of despair and exhaustion. - Learn about the importance of rest and receiving care, rather than pushing through challenges alone. - The science behind kindness and touch, and how they can boost the immune system and lower stress hormones. - The importance of recognizing when you need rest and permission to unplug. - How God meets us in our exhaustion and offers tangible care. - Practical soul care tips, including the soothing benefits of drinking tea and breathing exercises. - The role of kindness, both given and received, in boosting emotional and physical well-being.
Breath Prayer:  (inhale) Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him / (exhale) for he shields him all day long Scripture: "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long. And the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” Deut.3:12 Soul Care Tip: Discover the scientific benefits of brewing a cup of peppermint and chamomile tea to calm emotions and reduce anxiety.
LINKS &amp; RESOURCES
-  Recommended Teas: Harney’s Organic Peppermint Tea: https://amzn.to/4cErymQ  &amp; Organic Chamomile Lavender https://amzn.to/47856RZ
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for devotions &amp; wellness tips: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
-  Get Bonnie's Bestseller book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less": https://amzn.to/4azae1K
-  Join Soul Care School: http://mysoulcareschool.com
-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray &amp; www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 

🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You
🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
🌸 How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?
🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories
🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
🌸 The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You 🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety 🌸 How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation? 🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories 🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs 🌸 The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com</a>

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less,...

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
Ways to Eliminate Anxiety & Cast Your Cares on God 
Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God
Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids
Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories & Activities 
Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
The Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation
The Difference Between Burnout & God Stretching You
The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes 

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com 

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
<ul>
<li>Ways to Eliminate Anxiety &amp; Cast Your Cares on God </li>
<li>Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety</li>
<li>Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God</li>
<li>Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories &amp; Activities </li>
<li>Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking</li>
<li>Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs</li>
<li>The Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation</li>
<li>The Difference Between Burnout &amp; God Stretching You</li>
<li>The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes </li>
</ul>
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com </a>

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