What if one simple morning habit could help you sleep better, lower stress, and bring more peace to your day?

In this third episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares how learning the science of morning light helped reset her sleep — and how she's adjusting her summer glow up practice in the midst of a tough season to meet with God and receive His peace.

If you've been waking up anxious, feeling emotionally drained, or longing to begin your day with more hope, this episode will encourage you to discover how God's design for your body can become a pathway to caring for your soul.

Key Takeaways
— Why morning light helps reset your body's internal clock 
— The surprising connection between sunlight, sleep, and emotional well-being
— How one simple morning practice can calm fear and renew hope 
— Why caring for your body can open your heart to God 
— A gentle soul care rhythm to begin each day with peace

Breath Prayer 
Inhale: Speak, Lord... 
Exhale: I am listening

Scripture
"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:10



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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/

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

What if one simple morning habit could help you sleep better, lower stress, and bring more peace to your day? In this third episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares how learning the science of morning light helped reset her sleep &mdash; and how she's adjusting her summer glow up practice in the midst of a tough season to meet with God and receive His peace. If you've been waking up anxious, feeling emotionally drained, or longing to begin your day with more hope, this episode will encourage you to discover how God's design for your body can become a pathway to caring for your soul. Key Takeaways &mdash; Why morning light helps reset your body's internal clock  &mdash; The surprising connection between sunlight, sleep, and emotional well-being &mdash; How one simple morning practice can calm fear and renew hope  &mdash; Why caring for your body can open your heart to God  &mdash; A gentle soul care rhythm to begin each day with peace Breath Prayer  Inhale: Speak, Lord...  Exhale: I am listening Scripture  "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:10 
&rarr;&nbsp;Bible-in-a-Year Plan by Biblica (on the Bible App) The International Bible Society <a href="https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19038" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19038&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04IMmRK0fDkAjO0oL2sN-4">https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19038</a>
&rarr;&nbsp;Join Bonnie on Instagram&nbsp;<a>@thebonniegray</a>
&rarr;&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=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1l4JH257QCPHQL_9o4_SPh">https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/ </a>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&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=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dloYcNPOon7dtCgtljKA_">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</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=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3fTqyVrCV6akxXw2PkvbuD">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=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nZkpFPXhq-dcMZym36r9Z">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=1784591184228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0L2dFpsGe2z51FiSvIuCSM">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>

Soak Up the Morning Light: The Science Behind Emotional Wellness & Your Soul Glow Up #222

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