Do you know God loves you… but somehow you don’t always feel it?

You know you’re valuable to God. Yet when it’s time to set boundaries, pursue what brings you joy, take care of yourself, or believe your needs matter, you hesitate. Why?

In this episode, Bonnie explores why knowing the truth in your head isn’t always enough to change how you feel about yourself. Through personal story, the power of labels, and scripture, you’ll discover how self-doubt often grows from identities we’ve accepted that were never meant to define us.

You’ll learn how God reshapes your identity, why self-affirmation research matters, and a simple soul care practice to live with more confidence.

If you’ve ever struggled to feel confident, worthy, beautiful, or enough, this episode will help you.

Key Takeaways

 - Why knowing God loves you isn’t always the same as feeling loved

 - How labels shape self-doubt and confidence

- Why God renames people throughout Scripture

 - What science says about self-affirmation and emotional resilience

 - How embracing God’s delight can transform your wellness - A practical exercise to help you break free of self-doubt & experience your God-given identity

Breath Prayer

Inhale: You will be called My Delight

Exhale: The Lord delights in you

Scripture

“You will no longer be called Forsaken…but you will be called My Delight…for the Lord delights in you.” Isaiah 62:4

“To him who overcomes…I will give him a white stone and a new name written on the stone.” Rev 2:17


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Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.

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Do you know God loves you&hellip; but somehow you don&rsquo;t always feel it?
You know you&rsquo;re valuable to God. Yet when it&rsquo;s time to set boundaries, pursue what brings you joy, take care of yourself, or believe your needs matter, you hesitate. Why?
In this episode, Bonnie explores why knowing the truth in your head isn&rsquo;t always enough to change how you feel about yourself. Through personal story, the power of labels, and scripture, you&rsquo;ll discover how self-doubt often grows from identities we&rsquo;ve accepted that were never meant to define us.
You&rsquo;ll learn how God reshapes your identity, why self-affirmation research matters, and a simple soul care practice to live with more confidence.
If you&rsquo;ve ever struggled to feel confident, worthy, beautiful, or enough, this episode will help you.
Key Takeaways
&nbsp;- Why knowing God loves you isn&rsquo;t always the same as feeling loved
&nbsp;- How labels shape self-doubt and confidence
- Why God renames people throughout Scripture
&nbsp;- What science says about self-affirmation and emotional resilience
&nbsp;- How embracing God&rsquo;s delight can transform your wellness - A practical exercise to help you break free of self-doubt &amp; experience your God-given identity
Breath Prayer
Inhale: You will be called My Delight
Exhale: The Lord delights in you
Scripture
&ldquo;You will no longer be called Forsaken&hellip;but you will be called My Delight&hellip;for the Lord delights in you.&rdquo; Isaiah 62:4
&ldquo;To him who overcomes&hellip;I will give him a white stone and a new name written on the stone.&rdquo; Rev 2:17
 &rarr; 🎁 Free Devotional Gift ✨ Download your free devotional: Bonnie&rsquo;s FREE &ldquo;Find Your Joy with Jesus: A 4-Day Devotional.&rdquo; https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/
Prioritize self-care the Jesus way and experience rest, renewal, and encouragement for your soul.
 &rarr; Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
✨ &nbsp;Breathe Joy with Jesus: Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
✨ &nbsp;Breathe Rest with Jesus: A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God&rsquo;s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/
✨ &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 https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
✅ &nbsp;Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
🛍️ &rarr; &nbsp;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

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>

How to Break Free from Self-Doubt and Embrace Who God Created You to Be #216

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