A day off can bring a sigh of relief but will not give you continued happiness.

A vacation can bring many moments of joy, but will not give you lasting contentment.

You can be in the middle of paradise and still find things to complain about, ways to be overwhelmed or things to be scared of. 

People, places and things will not bring you remaining peace.

But Jesus can, will and does. Any moment, every day.

The quality of your life is not dependent upon your circumstances, a perfect relationship, a job title, what others think of you, or other people’s happiness. 

You can always find what you are looking for, you just have to look in the right place. 

“My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled & do not be afraid.” (‭‭‭John‬ ‭14‬‬:‭27‬‬‬)

5️⃣ Steps to Reset Your Day:::::::⤵️

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1️⃣) Get up and go outside

2️⃣) Breathe in the fresh air, feel the sunshine on your face, listen to the birds sing

3️⃣) Take off your shoes and put your feet in the grass, sand, etc.

4️⃣) Stretch your hands as far to the sky as you can reach, then circle down to your toes

5️⃣) Start listing the things you’re thankful for as you stretch from side to side, toes to sky, and the peace will come ✨

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Testimony: In August 2019, when I was reeling from the sudden loss of my brother, with immense grief and my world being turned upside down, I went on a walk or drive every day to try to catch my breath. One day I started to do this Gratitude Stretch & found healing, and then again, each time since.

I thank God for this day, for my family/friends to love and care for, for family/friends to love and care for me, for a body that is able and a sound mind. I ask for His strength to guide me through my day, to be a blessing to others and shine His light in this world.  

The cloud still follows, but the sun shines through.

When you don’t have the strength to do anything else, you can still find something you’re grateful for and ask God to lead you, even if all you can muster up is a whisper… 

Whether you are on the mountain top or lost in the wilderness, you are never alone, and peace is always near💛