Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart — and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new.

Learn how Jesus, our ultimate Guide, walks beside us through every change, and discover the science behind this week's soul care practice to boost your mood, restore calm, and awaken joy. 

Key Takeaways:
How God can surprise you with joy when life doesn’t go as planned
Why Jesus is the ultimate Guide who leads you with kindness and care
The power of curiosity — how trying something new rewires your brain for peace
One soul care practice to help you find renewal in this season of change

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You guide me, Lord. 
Exhale: You make new paths for me.

 Scripture:
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden.” — Isaiah 58:11

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@thebonniegray

Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans &mdash; and you weren&rsquo;t sure what to do next? In today&rsquo;s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You&rsquo;ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart &mdash; and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new. Learn how Jesus, our ultimate Guide, walks beside us through every change, and discover the science behind this week's soul care practice to boost your mood, restore calm, and awaken joy.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: How God can surprise you with joy when life doesn&rsquo;t go as planned Why Jesus is the ultimate Guide who leads you with kindness and care The power of curiosity &mdash; how trying something new rewires your brain for peace One soul care practice to help you find renewal in this season of change Breath Prayer: Inhale: You guide me, Lord.  Exhale: You make new paths for me. &nbsp;Scripture: &ldquo;The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden.&rdquo; &mdash; Isaiah 58:11 &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Register&nbsp;"Writing Your God-Story with Jesus"&nbsp;to grow peace, hear your heart and leave a legacy of faith. Start watching right away! &nbsp;Register today at&nbsp;<a href="http://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mysoulcareschool.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1762209081653000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AhONiyBwKUkhDxWVr0c4K">mysoulcareschool.com</a> &nbsp;&rarr;&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=1762209081653000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aeun0nUIO-yEBOM4Hw_3C">soulcarequiz.com</a> Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
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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>