Are you standing at the edge of a life transition, wondering what’s next? Maybe something familiar is ending, but you still don’t know what God has for you in the season ahead.

In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender personal story about losing something irreplaceable—and the surprising realization that changed the way she’s thinking about her own transition into an unknown season. Through Scripture, science, and soul care, you’ll discover how God may give you a direction before He gives you the destination—and how taking one small, meaningful step can help you feel more grounded when life feels uncertain.

Friend, you don’t need the whole map. You just need the next step with Jesus.

Key Takeaways
— Why life transitions can feel stressful—even when the change is good
— The Science: How uncertainty can activate your stress response and leave you feeling anxious, tired, or overwhelmed
— Why you don’t have to figure out your whole future to move forward
— How God may be showing you a direction before He shows you the destination
— A simple soul care practice to help you name the direction of your new season and take one meaningful next step

Breath Prayer
Inhale: You go ahead of me, Lord… 
Exhale: I am never alone.

Scripture
“Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

 → Read Whispers of Rest: 40 Days to Revitalize Your Soul with God's Love, by Bonnie:
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→ Join Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray

 →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store

  Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Are you standing at the edge of a life transition, wondering what&rsquo;s next? Maybe something familiar is ending, but you still don&rsquo;t know what God has for you in the season ahead. In this week&rsquo;s episode, Bonnie shares a tender personal story about losing something irreplaceable&mdash;and the surprising realization that changed the way she&rsquo;s thinking about her own transition into an unknown season. Through Scripture, science, and soul care, you&rsquo;ll discover how God may give you a direction before He gives you the destination&mdash;and how taking one small, meaningful step can help you feel more grounded when life feels uncertain. Friend, you don&rsquo;t need the whole map. You just need the next step with Jesus. Key Takeaways &mdash; Why life transitions can feel stressful&mdash;even when the change is good &mdash; The Science: How uncertainty can activate your stress response and leave you feeling anxious, tired, or overwhelmed &mdash; Why you don&rsquo;t have to figure out your whole future to move forward &mdash; How God may be showing you a direction before He shows you the destination &mdash; A simple soul care practice to help you name the direction of your new season and take one meaningful next step Breath Prayer Inhale: You go ahead of me, Lord&hellip;  Exhale: I am never alone. Scripture &ldquo;Be strong and courageous... for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.&rdquo; &mdash; Joshua 1:9
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Read Whispers of Rest: 40 Days to Revitalize Your Soul with God's Love,&nbsp;by Bonnie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788786779925000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jIlALYZBeIL_SPyx8uSQ1">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a>
&rarr;&nbsp;Join Bonnie on Instagram&nbsp;<a>@thebonniegray</a>
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/488VVBI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/488VVBI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788786779925000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vvXlPNujWtnIKYlJEf2sP">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch YouTube Devotionals: <a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788786779925000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aRRZeq07mAMIi5xFOqFNw">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a>

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>

Facing a Life Transition? How to Stress Less About What’s Next #227

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