Have you had one of those weeks where everything seems to pile up at once?

Unexpected stress. Health worries. Financial pressure. Too many fires to put out. And by the end of the week, your heart just feels tired.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about a stressful week filled, unexpected expenses, painful health setbacks, and emotional exhaustion—and how Jesus gently met her in the middle of it all.

You’ll discover why hard weeks affect both your emotions and nervous system, how sharing your fears with Jesus brings comfort and safety, and why laughter and moments of joy are actually restorative for your body, mind, and spirit.

If your heart has been feeling weary lately, this episode will help you breathe deeper, feel less alone, and receive the comfort and care Jesus wants to give you right now.

Key Takeaways
- Why hard weeks leave us emotionally and physically drained
- How Jesus meets us gently as our Good Shepherd
- What science says about laughter, stress relief, and nervous system recovery
- Why emotional safety helps us release fear and discouragement
-  Simple soul care practices that help your heart rest and recover

 Breath Prayer

Inhale: The Lord is my shepherd
Exhale: I shall not want

Inhale: Even though I walk through the valley
Exhale: You are with me

 Scripture

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

“I am the good shepherd.” John 10:11

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Prioritize self-care the Jesus way and experience rest, renewal, and encouragement for your soul.

→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:

  Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/

  Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises

Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/

  Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Heart
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/

   Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.

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

  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

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

  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

Have you had one of those weeks where everything seems to pile up at once? Unexpected stress. Health worries. Financial pressure. Too many fires to put out. And by the end of the week, your heart just feels tired. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about a stressful week filled, unexpected expenses, painful health setbacks, and emotional exhaustion&mdash;and how Jesus gently met her in the middle of it all. You&rsquo;ll discover why hard weeks affect both your emotions and nervous system, how sharing your fears with Jesus brings comfort and safety, and why laughter and moments of joy are actually restorative for your body, mind, and spirit. If your heart has been feeling weary lately, this episode will help you breathe deeper, feel less alone, and receive the comfort and care Jesus wants to give you right now. Key Takeaways - Why hard weeks leave us emotionally and physically drained -&nbsp;How Jesus meets us gently as our Good Shepherd -&nbsp;What science says about laughter, stress relief, and nervous system recovery -&nbsp;Why emotional safety helps us release fear and discouragement -&nbsp;&nbsp;Simple soul care practices that help your heart rest and recover &nbsp;Breath Prayer Inhale: The Lord is my shepherd Exhale: I shall not want Inhale: Even though I walk through the valley Exhale: You are with me &nbsp;Scripture &ldquo;The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.&rdquo; Psalm 23:1 &ldquo;Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.&rdquo; Psalm 23:4 &ldquo;I am the good shepherd.&rdquo; John 10:11 &rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free Devotional Gift &nbsp;Download your free devotional: Bonnie&rsquo;s FREE &ldquo;Find Your Joy with Jesus: A 4-Day Devotional.&rdquo; <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0r_GIeJbn_mgCSbkt_u8Zl">https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/ </a> Prioritize self-care the Jesus way and experience rest, renewal, and encouragement for your soul.
&rarr;&nbsp;Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
&nbsp;&nbsp;Breathe Joy with Jesus: Create&nbsp;Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PswstNMgl3LBDJkXX2_DC">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Breathe Rest with Jesus: A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God&rsquo;s Promises
Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0UaXIZR0xtfAjNPuPAFe4J">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Praying the Psalms for Wellness: A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace &amp; Find Rest for Your Heart Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ednMHjeoACtSmahO91lB4">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zr9EGZKx5ZDmJRGzbffV_">soulcarequiz.com</a>Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
&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=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9AQ17SU3YbrLORq5uA13">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the Soul Care Newsletter: <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zRiJiO-GFFtluV-9H2rqT">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</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=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3b5Po4qchYOqw1o0sHaFPQ">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Bestselling Books 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=1779739985733000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2VTK3P5UyUWvoLodYTs3bM">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</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>

Had a Tough Week? Here’s What Your Heart Needs Most #213

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