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Hey, Hey, and welcome back to another episode of What's God Got to Do with It? And today we're diving into a topic that I know hits close to home for a lot of us, and it's about finding peace and stillness in a world that is just so noisy. Now, when I say noisy, I'm not talking about the literal noise like you know, your kids yelling, or your neighbor mowing the lawn at seven am, or you know, the honking horns of traffic. I'm talking about the mental and emotional and spiritual noise that we are bombarded with every single day. I mean, let's be real, between our phones pinging every few seconds, and the constant news cycle and the endless scroll of social media, it feels like there's always something demanding our attention. Right, And even when we're not being physically pulled in a million directions, there's that never ending inner dialogue in our heads, like the worries, the doubts, the overthinking, the spirals, the downward spirals, all the things. Right. But here's the thing. It's not just annoying or inconvenient. It's actually exhausting us. And more than that, it's debilitating us. And it's like we're living in a state of constant stimulation and constantly filling our minds with more and more stuff, and it's crowding out our ability to just be, like to just be present, to be still, to hear the voice of God amidst all.

Hey, Hey, and welcome back to another episode of What's God Got to Do with It? And today we're diving into a topic that I know hits close to home for a lot of us, and it's about finding peace and stillness in a world that is just so noisy. Now, when I say noisy, I'm not talking about the literal noise like you know, your kids yelling, or your neighbor mowing the lawn at seven am, or you know, the honking horns of traffic. I'm talking about the mental and emotional and spiritual noise that we are bombarded with every single day. I mean, let's be real, between our phones pinging every few seconds, and the constant news cycle and the endless scroll of social media, it feels like there's always something demanding our attention. Right, And even when we're not being physically pulled in a million directions, there's that never ending inner dialogue in our heads, like the worries, the doubts, the overthinking, the spirals, the downward spirals, all the things. Right. But here's the thing. It's not just annoying or inconvenient. It's actually exhausting us. And more than that, it's debilitating us. And it's like we're living in a state of constant stimulation and constantly filling our minds with more and more stuff, and it's crowding out our ability to just be, like to just be present, to be still, to hear the voice of God amidst all.

Of the chaos. And let me tell you, I get there all the time.

Of the chaos. And let me tell you, I get there all the time.

And so I'm not talking about this from some ivory tower like I've got it all.

And so I'm not talking about this from some ivory tower like I've got it all.

Figured it out. No, I am talking about it because I walk through it.

Figured it out. No, I am talking about it because I walk through it.

I have, I still do, and I have seasons in my life where there is nothing but noise, and you know where, I'm running from one thing to the next, checking emails at red lights and scrolling through Instagram in the line at the grocery store and filling every moment of silence with something. And you know what, I thought I was being productive, Like I thought I was winning at life because I was doing so much and I was go, go, going, and I was like always busy, right.

I have, I still do, and I have seasons in my life where there is nothing but noise, and you know where, I'm running from one thing to the next, checking emails at red lights and scrolling through Instagram in the line at the grocery store and filling every moment of silence with something. And you know what, I thought I was being productive, Like I thought I was winning at life because I was doing so much and I was go, go, going, and I was like always busy, right.

But here's the truth.

But here's the truth.

All of that noise was drowning out the voice of God and I wasn't connecting with myself, let alone with him. I was kind of just existing, like not really living. And I see this pattern playing out so much in so many women's lives. And so, you know, maybe you're nod in your head right now, thinking Leanne, that sounds just like me. And if so, I want you to know that you are not alone, and it's not just you. Our entire world is set up in a way that keeps us constantly stimulated and constantly distracted and constantly striving.

All of that noise was drowning out the voice of God and I wasn't connecting with myself, let alone with him. I was kind of just existing, like not really living. And I see this pattern playing out so much in so many women's lives. And so, you know, maybe you're nod in your head right now, thinking Leanne, that sounds just like me. And if so, I want you to know that you are not alone, and it's not just you. Our entire world is set up in a way that keeps us constantly stimulated and constantly distracted and constantly striving.

And if you're.

And if you're.

Anything like me, that can become a hiding place, and that can actually numb you out. And if we're not careful, we can lose ourselves in it, like really lose ourselves in it, and we can lose sight of God's voice and his peace, and we can end up feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, like we're running on empty and so today I really just want us to take a step back and look at what is actually going on, Like why is it so hard to find peace and stillness in a world that is so noisy? And more importantly, how can we start to reclaim that peace in our lives? Like how can we start to turn down the volume on everything else and turn up the volume on God's voice? Because let's be honest, finding peace isn't just about eliminating distractions or turning off the TV. It's about cultivating an inner stillness where you can be fully present and fully connected to yourself and fully aware of God's presence. And it's about finding that quiet place in your spirit where you can actually hear God speaking above all of the chaos and the clutter. And that's what we're going to talk about today, like how to navigate the noise of our overstimulated world and how to start creating space in your life for peace and stillness and a deeper connection with God starting with again. And this is not me being an expert in this, This is just my own experiences that I am a gal of my own journey and I am passing along the steps that really help and support me because I I needed to create frameworks and steps for myself. So we're gonna start with step one, which is getting honest about where the noise is coming from.

Anything like me, that can become a hiding place, and that can actually numb you out. And if we're not careful, we can lose ourselves in it, like really lose ourselves in it, and we can lose sight of God's voice and his peace, and we can end up feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, like we're running on empty and so today I really just want us to take a step back and look at what is actually going on, Like why is it so hard to find peace and stillness in a world that is so noisy? And more importantly, how can we start to reclaim that peace in our lives? Like how can we start to turn down the volume on everything else and turn up the volume on God's voice? Because let's be honest, finding peace isn't just about eliminating distractions or turning off the TV. It's about cultivating an inner stillness where you can be fully present and fully connected to yourself and fully aware of God's presence. And it's about finding that quiet place in your spirit where you can actually hear God speaking above all of the chaos and the clutter. And that's what we're going to talk about today, like how to navigate the noise of our overstimulated world and how to start creating space in your life for peace and stillness and a deeper connection with God starting with again. And this is not me being an expert in this, This is just my own experiences that I am a gal of my own journey and I am passing along the steps that really help and support me because I I needed to create frameworks and steps for myself. So we're gonna start with step one, which is getting honest about where the noise is coming from.

This has got to be the first step.

This has got to be the first step.

And so you've got to get honest about where that noise is coming from and how it's sneaking into your life, because trust me, it is very, very sneaky, and it's so easy to let all this noise in without even realizing it. Like we think we're being good stories of our time and our energy, but it's not something that is even conscious all the time. Or maybe it's that automatic habit of reaching for your phone first thing in the morning or leaving the TV on for background noise, or maybe it's the constant need to fill every spare moment with something right, like checking emails and listening to a podcast or scrolling through social media.

And so you've got to get honest about where that noise is coming from and how it's sneaking into your life, because trust me, it is very, very sneaky, and it's so easy to let all this noise in without even realizing it. Like we think we're being good stories of our time and our energy, but it's not something that is even conscious all the time. Or maybe it's that automatic habit of reaching for your phone first thing in the morning or leaving the TV on for background noise, or maybe it's the constant need to fill every spare moment with something right, like checking emails and listening to a podcast or scrolling through social media.

It's like we are.

It's like we are.

For me at least, it feels like I'm allergic to silence or something. And I remember this one moment of realization that I had and I was having lunch with a friend and as she got up to use the restroom, my first instance, like without even thinking about it, was to grab my phone and it hit me like I couldn't even sit still for a few seconds without feeling the need to fill that space with something. And of course my phone was just like my kind of addictive brain reaching for what I knew and what it was used to reaching for. And it was like, I was afraid of being alone with my own thoughts. And if I'm being you know, really honest, a lot of that was about avoiding discomfort and avoiding the deeper things that I didn't want to face, like my own insecurities, or my own doubts, or my own inner struggles.

For me at least, it feels like I'm allergic to silence or something. And I remember this one moment of realization that I had and I was having lunch with a friend and as she got up to use the restroom, my first instance, like without even thinking about it, was to grab my phone and it hit me like I couldn't even sit still for a few seconds without feeling the need to fill that space with something. And of course my phone was just like my kind of addictive brain reaching for what I knew and what it was used to reaching for. And it was like, I was afraid of being alone with my own thoughts. And if I'm being you know, really honest, a lot of that was about avoiding discomfort and avoiding the deeper things that I didn't want to face, like my own insecurities, or my own doubts, or my own inner struggles.

And so maybe that's where you are too, Like maybe you're.

And so maybe that's where you are too, Like maybe you're.

Using all of the noise and the distractions to keep yourself from having to deal with the deeper stuff. Because when we allow silence to settle in, and when when we finally turn off all the external noise, guess what happens. Well, yeah, the internal noise just gets louder. Right, So all those thoughts and emotions that you've been pushing down, they probably start to bubble up, and it's uncomfortable, especially if you don't have the tools to deal with them. Right, And that is why I give my clients the tools. That's the first thing I do is like help them have the tools to start navigating whatever comes bubbling it up.

Using all of the noise and the distractions to keep yourself from having to deal with the deeper stuff. Because when we allow silence to settle in, and when when we finally turn off all the external noise, guess what happens. Well, yeah, the internal noise just gets louder. Right, So all those thoughts and emotions that you've been pushing down, they probably start to bubble up, and it's uncomfortable, especially if you don't have the tools to deal with them. Right, And that is why I give my clients the tools. That's the first thing I do is like help them have the tools to start navigating whatever comes bubbling it up.

But here's what I want you to know.

But here's what I want you to know.

That discomfort of the old stuff kind of bubbling up, it is a sign and it's a signal that there is something there that needs to be either acknowledged or healed or just simply surrendered to God.

That discomfort of the old stuff kind of bubbling up, it is a sign and it's a signal that there is something there that needs to be either acknowledged or healed or just simply surrendered to God.

And so let's get real honest.

And so let's get real honest.

Here, like what is your noise? Like where are you letting in distractions to avoid being present in your life? And is it mindless scrolling on your phone or is it binge watching Netflix to numb out at the end of a long day, or is it constantly filling your schedules so that you don't have a single moment of downtime. Right, And for some of my clients, it's more than one. Right, It's like they're numbing out on their phone while they're watching Netflix, while they're eating bonbonds or chips. Right, everybody says bonbonds, but like, I don't even think bon bonds have been available.

Here, like what is your noise? Like where are you letting in distractions to avoid being present in your life? And is it mindless scrolling on your phone or is it binge watching Netflix to numb out at the end of a long day, or is it constantly filling your schedules so that you don't have a single moment of downtime. Right, And for some of my clients, it's more than one. Right, It's like they're numbing out on their phone while they're watching Netflix, while they're eating bonbonds or chips. Right, everybody says bonbonds, but like, I don't even think bon bonds have been available.

Since the nineties.

Since the nineties.

But do you know what I'm saying, Like it's like a mishmash of these these numbing devices all used at once or they're playing games on their phone while they're watching Netflix.

But do you know what I'm saying, Like it's like a mishmash of these these numbing devices all used at once or they're playing games on their phone while they're watching Netflix.

Whatever it is.

Whatever it is.

I really want you to take a second to think about it, because awareness is really the first step to change. So, like, what's your noise and what is your coping mechanism? The next step or step two is just reframing your relationship with stillness. And so now that you've identified where the noise is coming from, now what like, now we need to reframe your relationship with stillness.

I really want you to take a second to think about it, because awareness is really the first step to change. So, like, what's your noise and what is your coping mechanism? The next step or step two is just reframing your relationship with stillness. And so now that you've identified where the noise is coming from, now what like, now we need to reframe your relationship with stillness.

Because for a lot of us, stillness feels weird, it feels foreign.

Because for a lot of us, stillness feels weird, it feels foreign.

It might even feel unproductive, like if you're not constantly doing something, then you are wasting time or being lazy.

It might even feel unproductive, like if you're not constantly doing something, then you are wasting time or being lazy.

But let's get one thing straight.

But let's get one thing straight.

Stillness is not laziness and it's not in activity. Stillness is actually the opposite. It is a discipline, and it's an intentional practice of quieting your mind and your heart and your spirit so that you can actually hear God. And that's where the real transformation happens. And so let me tell you about my client Anna real quick.

Stillness is not laziness and it's not in activity. Stillness is actually the opposite. It is a discipline, and it's an intentional practice of quieting your mind and your heart and your spirit so that you can actually hear God. And that's where the real transformation happens. And so let me tell you about my client Anna real quick.

Now.

Now.

Anna is this amazing, high achieving woman who's built an incredible career, but she always felt like she was one step away from burnout and she'd say Leanne, like, I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing. I'm you know, killing it at work, I'm involved at church, I'm taking care of my family, but i still feel like I'm missing something. And as we dug deeper, it became clear she was filling her life with so much doing that she'd lost touch with being, like she didn't even know how to access it. She'd lost touch with God's presence. And so first we had to address the self image and identity and beliefs that were causing her to think that but hustling so much was a good thing and that her identity came from that, and the beliefs and self image had to be addressed before the behavior side of things, because the behavior side of things was really just a symptom. And then we could look at her habits and behaviors. And that's why after that we were able to work on this practice of stillness, of creating small pockets of quiet in her day where she wasn't doing or achieving or performing, she was just being. And at first, I will be totally honest, she hated it. She probably hated me right, and she was like, I feel like I'm wasting time I should be doing something. But as she continued to lean in to that discomfort, she started to notice a shift. And after the first shift came the next and the next and the next, and she felt more connected, more at peace, more present, and she realized that stillness wasn't about doing less. It was about experiencing more, more of God's peace, more of his love, more of his guidance. But she had to get out of the way, right And here's what I want you to know. You have permission to be still. You have permission to rest and to not be productive, and to simply be with God and allow him to fill those empty spaces that the noise, Let's be honest, it will never fill. You're gonna try to think that it can, or maybe seduce yourself into thinking that the noise will fill it, but I promise you it never will. And then step three, And this might sound crazy, but this is kind of how I describe it. I invite God into the chaos, okay, And so I know, sometimes the chaos feels so overwhelming that the idea of finding stillness seems impossible. And so maybe you've got kids running around, or a busy job, or a million responsibilities that make silence feel like a luxury that you cannot afford. But here's what I really want you to remember. You can find peace even in the chaos, and you don't have to wait until your circumstances are perfect to find stillness. And that was one of the biggest lies that I had to overhaul myself and then with my clients as well. Of this lie that it's like, oh, I have to wait for better timing to find stillness or I have to wait until things slow down or find peace to get out of the chaos. And that is the biggest lie of them all. And there's this beautiful verse in Psalm forty six to ten that says, be still and know that I am God. And here's what's so powerful about that verse, Like God's not saying be still when everything is perfect and quiet and you have no distractions, right, He's saying, be still in the midst of it all, knowing that I am God, even when your world it feels like it's spinning out of control. And I know it's a catch twenty two because it's like, leanne, I don't have a moment to myself, and it's like, that's exactly when you need to be still and let God infiltrate your spirit. So instead of waiting for the perfect time or the perfect circumstances, start practicing stillness right where you are, even if it's just for a few moments. And maybe that means just taking a deep breath in your car before you walk into the house, or maybe it means pausing for a moment in between meetings just to close your eyes and say, God, I need you right now, like, help me find your peace, let me borrow your peace. Or maybe it's sitting in the bathroom for a few extra seconds after your shower and letting the steam settle around you, reminding yourself that God's presence is always with you, even in the most ordinary moments, and you don't need a silent room or an hour of uninterrupted time. And in God's not asking you to run off to a monastery, right He's asked you to invite him into your real life and you're right now life. Because it's in those little pauses and those tiny moments of stillness that we start to experience His peace in a very tangible way. It's like taking a sip of cold water on a hot day. It refreshes and nourishes you, even if it's just a few SIPs at a time.

Anna is this amazing, high achieving woman who's built an incredible career, but she always felt like she was one step away from burnout and she'd say Leanne, like, I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing. I'm you know, killing it at work, I'm involved at church, I'm taking care of my family, but i still feel like I'm missing something. And as we dug deeper, it became clear she was filling her life with so much doing that she'd lost touch with being, like she didn't even know how to access it. She'd lost touch with God's presence. And so first we had to address the self image and identity and beliefs that were causing her to think that but hustling so much was a good thing and that her identity came from that, and the beliefs and self image had to be addressed before the behavior side of things, because the behavior side of things was really just a symptom. And then we could look at her habits and behaviors. And that's why after that we were able to work on this practice of stillness, of creating small pockets of quiet in her day where she wasn't doing or achieving or performing, she was just being. And at first, I will be totally honest, she hated it. She probably hated me right, and she was like, I feel like I'm wasting time I should be doing something. But as she continued to lean in to that discomfort, she started to notice a shift. And after the first shift came the next and the next and the next, and she felt more connected, more at peace, more present, and she realized that stillness wasn't about doing less. It was about experiencing more, more of God's peace, more of his love, more of his guidance. But she had to get out of the way, right And here's what I want you to know. You have permission to be still. You have permission to rest and to not be productive, and to simply be with God and allow him to fill those empty spaces that the noise, Let's be honest, it will never fill. You're gonna try to think that it can, or maybe seduce yourself into thinking that the noise will fill it, but I promise you it never will. And then step three, And this might sound crazy, but this is kind of how I describe it. I invite God into the chaos, okay, And so I know, sometimes the chaos feels so overwhelming that the idea of finding stillness seems impossible. And so maybe you've got kids running around, or a busy job, or a million responsibilities that make silence feel like a luxury that you cannot afford. But here's what I really want you to remember. You can find peace even in the chaos, and you don't have to wait until your circumstances are perfect to find stillness. And that was one of the biggest lies that I had to overhaul myself and then with my clients as well. Of this lie that it's like, oh, I have to wait for better timing to find stillness or I have to wait until things slow down or find peace to get out of the chaos. And that is the biggest lie of them all. And there's this beautiful verse in Psalm forty six to ten that says, be still and know that I am God. And here's what's so powerful about that verse, Like God's not saying be still when everything is perfect and quiet and you have no distractions, right, He's saying, be still in the midst of it all, knowing that I am God, even when your world it feels like it's spinning out of control. And I know it's a catch twenty two because it's like, leanne, I don't have a moment to myself, and it's like, that's exactly when you need to be still and let God infiltrate your spirit. So instead of waiting for the perfect time or the perfect circumstances, start practicing stillness right where you are, even if it's just for a few moments. And maybe that means just taking a deep breath in your car before you walk into the house, or maybe it means pausing for a moment in between meetings just to close your eyes and say, God, I need you right now, like, help me find your peace, let me borrow your peace. Or maybe it's sitting in the bathroom for a few extra seconds after your shower and letting the steam settle around you, reminding yourself that God's presence is always with you, even in the most ordinary moments, and you don't need a silent room or an hour of uninterrupted time. And in God's not asking you to run off to a monastery, right He's asked you to invite him into your real life and you're right now life. Because it's in those little pauses and those tiny moments of stillness that we start to experience His peace in a very tangible way. It's like taking a sip of cold water on a hot day. It refreshes and nourishes you, even if it's just a few SIPs at a time.

Okay.

Okay.

And then step four for me, I needed to create my own sacred space for peace. Okay, So this one's really important. It's about our nervous systems thrive with a powerful environment. And our environment one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite neuroscientists is he says, your brain becomes whatever it rests on. So it's like, what environment is your brain resting on? So this one's important. We need to talk about creating sacred spaces of peace in your life because, let's be real, peace doesn't just happen by accident. It's something that we have to cultivate intentionally. And so ask yourself, what what are some places or times or activities in your life where you can create a sense of stillness and connect with God. And so for some of you, that might mean finding a quiet corner in your home that's just yours, like a place where you can sit with your Bible or your journal or just your own thoughts without distractions. And for others, it might be creating a morning routine where you start the day with a few minutes of silence and prayer or meditation. And hey, if mornings aren't your thing, because let's be honest, not everyone's a morning person, find another time that works for you, like maybe during your lunch break or right before bed. And here's a little trick that's helped me, and this helps my clients a lot. Pair your quiet moments with something that you already love and that you're already doing. So maybe it's sitting on your porch with a cup of tea, or taking a slow walk around your neighborhood. Or maybe in the case of doing something that you're already doing, it can literally be putting on worship music while you brush your teeth.

And then step four for me, I needed to create my own sacred space for peace. Okay, So this one's really important. It's about our nervous systems thrive with a powerful environment. And our environment one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite neuroscientists is he says, your brain becomes whatever it rests on. So it's like, what environment is your brain resting on? So this one's important. We need to talk about creating sacred spaces of peace in your life because, let's be real, peace doesn't just happen by accident. It's something that we have to cultivate intentionally. And so ask yourself, what what are some places or times or activities in your life where you can create a sense of stillness and connect with God. And so for some of you, that might mean finding a quiet corner in your home that's just yours, like a place where you can sit with your Bible or your journal or just your own thoughts without distractions. And for others, it might be creating a morning routine where you start the day with a few minutes of silence and prayer or meditation. And hey, if mornings aren't your thing, because let's be honest, not everyone's a morning person, find another time that works for you, like maybe during your lunch break or right before bed. And here's a little trick that's helped me, and this helps my clients a lot. Pair your quiet moments with something that you already love and that you're already doing. So maybe it's sitting on your porch with a cup of tea, or taking a slow walk around your neighborhood. Or maybe in the case of doing something that you're already doing, it can literally be putting on worship music while you brush your teeth.

Right.

Right.

The point is to create small pockets of peace that allow you to quiet your mind and.

The point is to create small pockets of peace that allow you to quiet your mind and.

Just be present with God.

Just be present with God.

And so one of my clients, Joe, she used to struggle with this, and she'd say, leanne, I don't have time to sit around and be still, Like, I've got a business to run, I've got kids to take care of and a house to keep up. But what we realize is that it wasn't about finding more time. It was about creating space within the time that she already had. Like, think about all the I pointed out to her. I was like, let's look at all of the times that you are literally spending going down rabbit holes of mindlessness or even anxiety, and let's redirect that time. Let's take back power from that mental real estate and fill that same time with things that fill you up. And again, it wasn't about finding more time, it was about creating space within the time that.

And so one of my clients, Joe, she used to struggle with this, and she'd say, leanne, I don't have time to sit around and be still, Like, I've got a business to run, I've got kids to take care of and a house to keep up. But what we realize is that it wasn't about finding more time. It was about creating space within the time that she already had. Like, think about all the I pointed out to her. I was like, let's look at all of the times that you are literally spending going down rabbit holes of mindlessness or even anxiety, and let's redirect that time. Let's take back power from that mental real estate and fill that same time with things that fill you up. And again, it wasn't about finding more time, it was about creating space within the time that.

She already had. And so she started.

She already had. And so she started.

Integrating stillness into her existing routines. And she obviously we had to carve this out in brains and figure out what that was. But she would take a few moments of silence right after dropping her kids off at school, and she'd sit in the car and she'd take a deep breath and she'd just let herself be with God for a minute before driving off, or she'd use one of the audios that I provide my clients. And guess what, those few minutes made all the difference, because she didn't need an hour, just a few moments. She felt calmer, she was more centered, and she was more connected, and that peace started to carry over into the rest of her day. Okay, and then step five is really you have to guard your mind and your spirit against unnecessary noise. So once we've carved it out, you need to protect it. And so here's the thing. If we're not careful, the world's noise will creep right back in and steal our peace. So we have to be intentional about guarding our minds and spirits. It's like putting up a fence around your garden, like you want to protect what's growing inside, right, And so one practical way to do this is to really just set some boundaries around what you let into your mind. This is one of the first things I do with my clients. But you know, taking a look at your habits, like are you waking up and immediately reaching for your phone or are you scrolling social media at every spare moment or are you consuming content that leaves you feeling drained and anxious or disconnected? And if so, it might be time for a little detox. And I'm not saying you need to quit social media or ditch your phone entirely, Like we're not talking about extremes here, but.

Integrating stillness into her existing routines. And she obviously we had to carve this out in brains and figure out what that was. But she would take a few moments of silence right after dropping her kids off at school, and she'd sit in the car and she'd take a deep breath and she'd just let herself be with God for a minute before driving off, or she'd use one of the audios that I provide my clients. And guess what, those few minutes made all the difference, because she didn't need an hour, just a few moments. She felt calmer, she was more centered, and she was more connected, and that peace started to carry over into the rest of her day. Okay, and then step five is really you have to guard your mind and your spirit against unnecessary noise. So once we've carved it out, you need to protect it. And so here's the thing. If we're not careful, the world's noise will creep right back in and steal our peace. So we have to be intentional about guarding our minds and spirits. It's like putting up a fence around your garden, like you want to protect what's growing inside, right, And so one practical way to do this is to really just set some boundaries around what you let into your mind. This is one of the first things I do with my clients. But you know, taking a look at your habits, like are you waking up and immediately reaching for your phone or are you scrolling social media at every spare moment or are you consuming content that leaves you feeling drained and anxious or disconnected? And if so, it might be time for a little detox. And I'm not saying you need to quit social media or ditch your phone entirely, Like we're not talking about extremes here, but.

What if you just started your day without it?

What if you just started your day without it?

Like what if instead of scrolling first thing in the morning, you spent the first few minutes in gratitude or prayer, or what if you set a timer on your app so that you're not mindlessly scrolling for hours? Or if you're like me and you love having background noise, what if you swapped out Netflix for worship music or a podcast that uplifts you? Because what you feed your mind matters, and what you allow in shapes your thoughts, your mood, and your spirit. So I invite you to really be intentional and choose wisely and don't let the world's chaos steal your peace, Okay, And then the sixth and final step is just you have to choose it. You have to choose peace when life gets loud. And I really want to be clear here, like creating peace does it mean shutting yourself off from the world or pretending like everything's roses and butterflies? Like life gets loud and things happen and chaos hits us out of nowhere sometimes, and that's totally okay.

Like what if instead of scrolling first thing in the morning, you spent the first few minutes in gratitude or prayer, or what if you set a timer on your app so that you're not mindlessly scrolling for hours? Or if you're like me and you love having background noise, what if you swapped out Netflix for worship music or a podcast that uplifts you? Because what you feed your mind matters, and what you allow in shapes your thoughts, your mood, and your spirit. So I invite you to really be intentional and choose wisely and don't let the world's chaos steal your peace, Okay, And then the sixth and final step is just you have to choose it. You have to choose peace when life gets loud. And I really want to be clear here, like creating peace does it mean shutting yourself off from the world or pretending like everything's roses and butterflies? Like life gets loud and things happen and chaos hits us out of nowhere sometimes, and that's totally okay.

And so finding peace isn't about.

And so finding peace isn't about.

Controlling your circumstances. It's about choosing how you respond to them. Are you reacting or are you responding most women, most people are walking around reacting, right, And it's about saying Okay, God, I am overwhelmed right now and there is a lot going on and I don't feel peaceful. But I'm choosing to trust you in the midst of it, and I'm choosing to believe that you are my piece even when it feels chaotic. And these are like there's some specific tools around this that I teach my clients. But one of the most beautiful examples I've seen of this was from my client Maggie. And so, Maggie actually lost her job unexpectedly and her entire life felt like it was spiling out of control. And she told me like, Leanne, I do not know how to find peace right now, like everything feels so uncertain. And I didn't try to sugarcoat it or give her some you know, cliche advice like just trust God, It'll all be okay, you know. Instead, I asked her, I asked her a powerful question instead of telling her, I'm like, what would it look like to invite God into this uncertainty? Like what would it look like to find peace in the middle of the storm, rather than waiting for everything to calm down. In other words, it was about shifting her thoughts about her circumstances rather than waiting for the circumstances to change her thoughts, because that was totally out of her control.

Controlling your circumstances. It's about choosing how you respond to them. Are you reacting or are you responding most women, most people are walking around reacting, right, And it's about saying Okay, God, I am overwhelmed right now and there is a lot going on and I don't feel peaceful. But I'm choosing to trust you in the midst of it, and I'm choosing to believe that you are my piece even when it feels chaotic. And these are like there's some specific tools around this that I teach my clients. But one of the most beautiful examples I've seen of this was from my client Maggie. And so, Maggie actually lost her job unexpectedly and her entire life felt like it was spiling out of control. And she told me like, Leanne, I do not know how to find peace right now, like everything feels so uncertain. And I didn't try to sugarcoat it or give her some you know, cliche advice like just trust God, It'll all be okay, you know. Instead, I asked her, I asked her a powerful question instead of telling her, I'm like, what would it look like to invite God into this uncertainty? Like what would it look like to find peace in the middle of the storm, rather than waiting for everything to calm down. In other words, it was about shifting her thoughts about her circumstances rather than waiting for the circumstances to change her thoughts, because that was totally out of her control.

But her thoughts were in her control.

But her thoughts were in her control.

So she took that question to heart, and instead of running from her fear and anxiety, she starts inviting God into it. And she'd pray like, God, I am scared right now, I'm overwhelmed. I don't know what's coming next, but I'm trusting you that you are with me in this moment, like, show me your peace even in the unknown. And day by day she started to feel that peace settle over her, not because her circumstances magically changed overnight, because her heart did, and she changed her mind and her brain around it. And that's what I want for you, my friend. I want you to know that peace isn't the absence of noise or chaos.

So she took that question to heart, and instead of running from her fear and anxiety, she starts inviting God into it. And she'd pray like, God, I am scared right now, I'm overwhelmed. I don't know what's coming next, but I'm trusting you that you are with me in this moment, like, show me your peace even in the unknown. And day by day she started to feel that peace settle over her, not because her circumstances magically changed overnight, because her heart did, and she changed her mind and her brain around it. And that's what I want for you, my friend. I want you to know that peace isn't the absence of noise or chaos.

It's the presence of God in the midst of it.

It's the presence of God in the midst of it.

It's knowing that no matter what's going on around you, and no matter how loud or overwhelming life gets, you can find stillness and calm in His presence. And so today I want to just leave you with this permission, slip Okay, you have permission to quiet the noise and you have permission to choose peace, and you have permission to say no to the distractions and the chaos and the overstimulation.

It's knowing that no matter what's going on around you, and no matter how loud or overwhelming life gets, you can find stillness and calm in His presence. And so today I want to just leave you with this permission, slip Okay, you have permission to quiet the noise and you have permission to choose peace, and you have permission to say no to the distractions and the chaos and the overstimulation.

And yes, say yes.

And yes, say yes.

You have my permission to say yes to the stillness that your heart and soul is probably desperately craving. And you don't have to live in a constant state of overwhelm, and you don't have to let the world's noise drown out God's voice. You can choose to create space for him, and you can choose to turn down the volume on everything else and turn up the volume on his love and his grace and his peace, because I'm telling you, when you do that, you'll always find it. So as always, if this message spoke to you today, I'd love it if you share it with somebody who might also need to hear it, so that we can keep turning our hearts and minds back to the one who is the source of all true peace. And so thank you so much for joining me today, And I'm praying for you as you navigate the noise and create space for stillness and peace in your life. And so until next week, embrace the quiet, keep looking for God's peace in every moment, because I promise you, if you look for it, you will one thousand percent find it.

You have my permission to say yes to the stillness that your heart and soul is probably desperately craving. And you don't have to live in a constant state of overwhelm, and you don't have to let the world's noise drown out God's voice. You can choose to create space for him, and you can choose to turn down the volume on everything else and turn up the volume on his love and his grace and his peace, because I'm telling you, when you do that, you'll always find it. So as always, if this message spoke to you today, I'd love it if you share it with somebody who might also need to hear it, so that we can keep turning our hearts and minds back to the one who is the source of all true peace. And so thank you so much for joining me today, And I'm praying for you as you navigate the noise and create space for stillness and peace in your life. And so until next week, embrace the quiet, keep looking for God's peace in every moment, because I promise you, if you look for it, you will one thousand percent find it.

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Is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast Network. It's written and hosted by me Leanne Ellington, Executive produced by Elizabeth Fozzio, post production and editing by Houston Tilley, and original music written

Is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast Network. It's written and hosted by me Leanne Ellington, Executive produced by Elizabeth Fozzio, post production and editing by Houston Tilley, and original music written

By Cheryl Stark and produced by Adam Stark

By Cheryl Stark and produced by Adam Stark