Do You Feel Overloaded? Life can weigh us down. The busier we are, the more our brains light up with stress signals that spread toxins, making us anxious and overwhelmed. Overload doesn’t just stay in the mind—it impacts the body too,constricting blood vessels, raising blood pressure, and depriving us of oxygen.Whether it’s deadlines, coworkers, friends, classmates, or evenprocrastination, overload steals our peace. But there’s hope—you can fight back by giving your brain a break.
Recognize the Signs ofOverload
Release Stress with Restand Renewal
Remove the Things ThatDrain You
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Walking in the Spirit determines true success—not just in what we accomplish, but in who we become along the way. Every step we take in life moves us toward a destination, whether we realize it or not. The question is: whose direction are we following? When we walk without a plan, without guidance, we tend to wander aimlessly, making choices that can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or weighed down by regret. But when each morning begins with seeking God’s direction, our steps are ordered by the One who already knows the path ahead.
God is our ultimate GPS, far more reliable than any map or app we could consult. Unlike human plans that can fail or reroute us through unnecessary detours, His leading always brings us closer to His purpose for our lives.
I remember a time when I was driving in an unfamiliar city and decided I didn’t need the GPS. At first, I felt confident—I thought I knew which way to go. But before long, I was circling the same streets, frustrated and late for my appointment. Only when I finally humbled myself and turned the GPS back on did I find the right path. That moment reminded me how easily we can lose our way when we depend on our own sense of direction instead of guidance from above.
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Story: The Boy and the Starfish
One morning, a man walking along the beach saw thousands of starfish washed up on the shore after a storm. In the distance, he noticed a boy bending down, picking them up one by one, and tossing them back into the ocean.
The man approached and said, “There are miles of beach and thousands of starfish. You can’t possibly make a difference.”
The boy picked up another starfish, gently threw it into the waves, and replied: “I made a difference for that one.”
The boy couldn’t do everything—but he could do something. And that’s exactly how Jesus calls us to live. He didn’t try to solve every problem in the world during His earthly ministry, but everywhere He went, He did something—healing the sick, teaching the crowds, and investing deeply in His disciples.
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Key Insight: By actively reshaping how we perceive experiences, we enhance not just emotional well-being but also spiritual growth.
How does God want us to regulate our emotions so that we would not quench the Holy spirit?
This image shows the "Wheel of Emotions" developed by Dr. Gloria Willcox, which categorizes core human emotions and their intensities. It’s a helpful tool for emotional awareness and regulation — something that is deeply aligned with how God invites us to live by the Spirit and not quench Him (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Paul gives some instruction and smack in the middle he say….16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
We are guided by the Holy Spirit to discern however we can suppress the working of the Holy Spirit when we allow the old man to rise with all of his emotional baggage.
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God enough
We live either in constant state of want, just to miss out on peace because we are looking for the next thing. When is thelast time you remember being content? WhenI get the next pair of shoes, outfit material possession then I will be content; only to be dissatisfied looking for the next thing: Once I have that special someone in my life or change who I am to appeal to others then I will have enough.
The question on the table, is God enough? Does he complete you or simply fill in one of the gaps in your life?
In 2nd Corinthians 9:8 Paul shares with the Corinthians his gratefulness for their giving spirit as he is picking up resource and financial help for the needs of saints in Jerusalem, he expresses to them “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, youwill abound in every good work.”
True fulfillment is when we live in a state of being grateful with all that we need verses all that we want. When Our heartsopen to giving, we can now reach a state of love towards others outside ourselves in order to live content. God’s blessings flow with an open hand, however we must be willing to help others without expecting anything in return, why? Because God is simply enough.
If today you are feeling disconnected or discontented withlife and the situation you are in, consider is God enough. You got this!
Lesson Summary:
Our perception of events plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional well-being. The way individuals interpret experiences determines their emotional responses, leading to vastly different reactions to the same situation. Psychological research supports this concept through cognitive appraisal theory, which explains how individuals evaluate events as positive, negative, or neutral.
Key Discussion Points:
1. Cognitive Appraisal (Lazarus, 1991)
2. Biblical Example: The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13:25-33)
3. Cognitive Distortions (Beck, 1976)
4. Practical Applications for Managing Perception:
5. Biblical Example: Paul’s Perspective on Suffering (Philippians 1:12-14)
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Perception not only influences emotions but also playsa role in personal and spiritual development. Many philosophical and spiritual traditions emphasize the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness inshaping a more positive outlook on life. By recognizing how perception affects inner peace, individuals can cultivate a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.
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Lesson Summary:Our perception of events plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional well-being. The way individuals interpret experiences determines their emotional responses, leading to vastly different reactions to the same situation. Psychological research supports this concept through cognitiveappraisal theory, which explains how individuals evaluate events as positive, negative, or neutral.
1. Cognitive Appraisal (Lazarus, 1991)
2. Biblical Example: The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13:25-33)
3. Cognitive Distortions (Beck, 1976)
4. Practical Applications for Managing Perception:
5. Biblical Example: Paul’s Perspective on Suffering (Philippians 1:12-14)
Introduction: Your Interpretation Shapes Your RealityOur perception of the world is not purely objective—it is shaped by our emotions, biases, experiences, and beliefs. Cognitive psychology shows that the way we interpret situations directly influences our emotional and spiritualwell-being. In other words, how we react to challenges reflects our level of maturity—both spiritually and emotionally.
In this lesson, we will explore how cognitive biases—such as confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and hindsight bias—impact our decision-making and perception. We will also examine how perception affects emotions and spiritual growth, using both psychological research and biblical narratives to reinforcethese insights. By understanding how our minds shape reality, we can learn to manage our thoughts, regulate emotions, and develop a stronger faith-driven perspective.
By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Role of Biases in Shaping Perception
2. Recognize the Emotional Impact of Perception
3. Apply Biblical and Psychological Insights to Personal Growth
4. Develop Strategies for Managing Perception for Spiritual and Emotional Well-Being
What the research says: Cognitive psychology shows thatperception is subjective, influenced by biases, emotions, and experiences. The way we interpret situations defines our emotional and spiritual state. In other words, the way you react to a situation will demonstrate our level of maturity either spiritually or emotionally.
The Only One Who Truly Defied Gravity
He defied the laws of earth and eternity—not with spectacle, but with divinepurpose. While others faced brokenness, He remained whole, fulfilling prophecy.
"He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken." — Psalm34:20, echoed in John 19:36
(For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Notone of His bones will be broken.”)
At the cross, where bones were often shattered to hasten death, His remainedintact. Even in agony, He fulfilled every word spoken of Him.
When the grave was supposed to silence Him, it could not hold Him. The stone was notjust rolled away—it was cast aside by resurrection power.
"Heis not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where helay." — Matthew 28:6
Death lost its grip, and the tomb lost its claim. What was meant to be a finalresting place became a doorway to eternal life. Hedescended into the depths, entering the realm of darkness—not to be conquered,but to declare victory. He ministered even to the imprisoned spirits and tookback what the enemy had stolen.
"After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisonedspirits..." — 1 Peter 3:19
"He disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle ofthem, triumphing over them by the cross." — Colossians 2:15
He took the keys of sin, death, hell, and the grave, stripping them of powerforever.
"I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And Ihold the keys of death and Hades." — Revelation 1:18
Then, He ascended—not just rising into the skies, but returning in glory to the righthand of the Father, where He reigns in majesty.
"After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of theMajesty in heaven." — Hebrews 1:3
But the story is not over. He will return, not as the suffering servant, but as theconquering King, riding on a white horse.
"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider iscalled Faithful and True." — Revelation 19:11
And in that moment, those who believe will be caught up in the clouds to meet Him,gravity defied once again by the One who conquered all.
"Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in theclouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with theLord." — 1 Thessalonians 4:17
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Check Your Motives: The Driving Force Behind Your Pursuits
Motives create the desire to pursue something, but the key question is: Is what you are pursuing truly worth it? Even if you follow a light, you must examine your footing; otherwise, you risk following that light over a cliff.
James addresses this concept in James 4:1-3:
“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures” (NIV).
God’s response to our request is 4-fold: Yes, No, Not yet or with the wrong motives zero chance.
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Imagine unwrapping a beautifully adorned gift, full of excitement and expectation for the treasures within. Yet, for many, the experience is a disappointment—a barren box filled with empty promises. Sadly, some believers reflect this reality. They appear radiant and admirable outwardly, like bright and beautiful wrapping paper, but on the inside, they lack true substance.
This is not who God created you to be. You are a precious treasure, designed by the Creator Himself. Jesus left His heavenly throne to claim a gift more valuable than anything else: you.
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Time is elusive, often slipping through our hands when we long to hold onto it, yet dragging when we face hardship. The Bible offers wisdom to help us navigate this paradox, teaching us to accept the seasons of life (Ecclesiastes 3:1) and to control our thoughts by aligning them with Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Joyful moments, though brief, are divine gifts (James 1:17), and by remembering God’s goodness (Psalm 77:11-12), we can allow positive experiences to resonate within us. Finally, Philippians 4:8 calls us to focus on what is true and praiseworthy, helping us cultivate peace regardless of life’s changing pace.
In sum, these verses remind us that while time itself may be beyond our control, how we experience it is deeply influenced by where we set our focus. When we let God shape our thoughts, we can embrace each moment with wisdom, peace, and gratitude.
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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16)
That would be crazy, yet our spiritual walk consists of eight fundamental core beliefs that support our faith allowing us to jump through life successfully. The opposite is also true when we try to live life and succeed under our own will and power it results in falling straight to the ground. Ouch!
To be successful in life as a disciple of Jesus you must: engage in His Word, understand your faith and in what you believe in, and grow in the knowledge of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
To join God’s team you must commit to the FOUR: God loves you, sin separates you from him, Jesus rescued you from sin, and you need to accept Him as your savior.
For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
True love takes action to support, keep safe, and always count on someone, no matter the circumstance. I love the way David Wilkerson expresses it, “Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” True love takes actions which has been demonstrated by the God of this universe. God isn’t somewhere up in heaven sitting idly by wondering what will happen to us, however, God intercepted death, hell, and the grave by sending His son in our place.
When you commit to follow Jesus the path you take will transform your life for eternity. Being a disciple means you follow Jesus and devote your life to learning and living the way He lived on this earth. Growth is a process with ups and downs, peaks and valleys, however, the difference is you are never alone. Jesus promised to always be there, “...And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).
How does it make you feel to know you are never alone?
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A new beginning starts today when you stop feeding the negative cow.
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18–19
Take some time to reflect on the promise of God. Hi-light in red what is negative and discouraging. Highlight in green the promises of God that encourage you to meditate on the good He is doing now, not what the past has done to keep you down. When we ruminate on the past, it’s similar to how cows chew their cud or food. They chew, spit it out, chew, spit it out, and continue over and over. What a nasty thought, however, isn’t it tiring and mentally cluttering to chew and spit and then chew and spit out negative thoughts? God wants to do something new in your life but as long as you meditate and ruminate on the past, you will never have the space needed to allow God to create and fill in all the amazing things in your life
God’s Word can be recycled daily. Use it over and over to create space in your life for peace, joy, and happiness. What you desire is what you become. It’s as easy as one, two, and three. Let’s practice. You just experienced number one, by highlighting in green God’s promises you can easily reference and begin to own His promises for you. Next, rewrite God’s promise on a sticky note or a note card where it becomes visible. Finally, meditate and memorize the promise; in so doing it will occupy the space where the negative thoughts won’t begin to stock-pile like dirty laundry.
Go Green and Recycle God‘s Promises
God’s Word can be recycled daily. Use it over and over to create space in your life for peace, joy, and happiness. What you desire is what you become. It’s as easy as one, two, and three. Let’s practice. You just experienced number one, by highlighting in green God’s promises you can easily reference and begin to own His promises for you. Next, rewrite God’s promise on a sticky note or a note card where it becomes visible. Finally, meditate and memorize the promise; in so doing it will occupy the space where the negative thoughts won’t begin to stock-pile like dirty laundry.
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What have you experienced in the past that still today bogs you down?
What currently is overwhelming you that you are dragging like a ball and chain?
These questions are important to address because a lack of awareness will cause either negative experiences or thoughts to fill the space in which you need to grow.
The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past. - Marie Kondo
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How do you handle pain when you experience it?
Do you run from pain, embrace it or pray it goes away?
In life you must learn to play hurt. The phrase “playing hurt” can carry the connotation of the unwise sacrifice of long-term health in pursuit of short-term gains. Like football players who play with a chalk full of pain meds and anti-inflammatory meds to push through injuries that unfortunately became a permanent, debilitating factor in their life long after the season is over.
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