Sometimes nothing is actually wrong in the moment, yet the mind is occupied with tomorrow’s concerns, yesterday’s disappointments and a dozen possible outcomes. The body can respond to that ongoing mental activity through tension, restlessness and disturbed sleep. Scripture reminds us that self-control matters. “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 (NKJV) God has given human beings the capacity to think, feel and choose. Learning to direct that activity intentionally is part of growing in wisdom. A question for reflection Is every thought deserving of attention, or have some thoughts been given far more authority than they deserve?

I've been making excuses for the past few days instead of just getting started with the 40-day journey. Sometimes taking that first step is the hardest part, but I showed up! 🤍 Dankie Hykie vir dit wat jy doen! Ek kon myself kry om op te staan. Die printer wou natuurlik nie werk, die internet het vasgehaak, maar ek is so bly ek het nie geluister na daai stemmetjie wat gesê het klim net terug in die bed nie... En natuurlik vir die Afrikaans wat jy so tussenin inwerk....lekker op die oor.💯 Dit was awsome!

Martha welcomed Jesus into her home and worked hard to serve Him. Yet in the middle of doing something good, she became overwhelmed. Jesus gently said, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.” — Luke 10:41 (NKJV) There is an important difference between serving with love and feeling that everything must be done perfectly. Psychological research links harsh perfectionistic self-evaluation with greater anxiety and emotional distress. The constant pressure to measure up can turn even meaningful accomplishments into another reason to feel inadequate. Jesus wasn’t asking Martha to achieve more. He was drawing her attention to what mattered most. An important question for our journey, Has striving to do everything right sometimes overshadowed the joy of simply being in God’s presence?

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Sometimes a difficult conversation hasn’t even happened, yet the mind has already imagined rejection, embarrassment or failure. The body may respond with a racing heart, tense muscles or an unsettled stomach. Science shows that anticipating a threatening experience can activate the body’s protective stress systems, even before the event occurs. This is not necessarily a lack of faith. It’s part of being human. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Here’s a question worth reflecting on: How often does fear of what might happen influence decisions before anything has actually happened? Faith invites a different perspective. And understanding how the mind, brain and body work together opens another important conversation. We explore more in the Inner boardroom