If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged as you try to hold everything together, today is the start of a new day. . . and we have just the conversation you need to support your soul.

In this episode, Becky Keife and Barb Roose discuss the topic of stress and overwhelm through the lens of Barb's new book, Stronger Than Stress. They talk about the challenges of trying to hold everything together while feeling like they are falling apart. Barb shares her personal experience of battling overwhelm and the moment when she threw plates through her kitchen window. They discuss the importance of recognizing the signs of overwhelm and the need to surrender to God's power and peace. They also explore the concept of simplicity as a spiritual practice and the role of sisterhood in supporting and encouraging one another.

Takeaways

• Stress and overwhelm can make us feel like we are constantly trying to hold everything together while falling apart.
• Recognizing the signs of overwhelm and surrendering to God's power and peace is essential for finding rest and contentment.
• Simplicity is about keeping the main thing the main thing and finding contentment in God alone.
• Sisterhood is a spiritual practice that involves supporting and encouraging one another, especially during times of stress and overwhelm.

Barb Roose’s new book, Stronger Than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm, offers you 10 godly spiritual practices for combating chronic stress, burnout, and overwhelm no matter what life throws at you. You’ll also learn the four main stress triggers, and how to break your stress cycle and win the battle of overwhelm as you learn how to convert your stress to godly strength and peace.

Order your copy of Stronger Than Stress today, and leave a comment on the featured excerpt shared earlier this week for a chance to WIN a copy: https://incourage.me/?p=240624

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"We were created to be in direct relationship with God. Just like lilacs were created for direct sunlight, we were created to be in direct relationship with God. Comforted by His presence. Fueled by His warmth. Growing closer and closer to Him every day. Boldly displaying abundant blooms as a living example of the goodness and power of Jesus."

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"What I'm really waiting for is a home that can’t be built with brick and beams. Jesus knows what it’s like to have no home, no place to lay his head, no permanent place of peace. He knows, full well, about persecution, poverty, and placelessness. Jesus knows the transient life, living from bags and boxes, so to speak. How to be in a place and, mysteriously, how to pass through it. How to be present in the pain of this world and, yet, how to press forward for the sake of the Father's plan.

Jesus lived to serve, not to stay and settle. And I wonder, am I (are we) in the world to be settled or to be servants? Are we bending with and bowing to the will of the Father? Going where He goes. Partnering with Him, place to place to place."

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Through August 31st, DaySpring is offering up to 35% off on select back-to-school items. Each item is a daily reminder of faith, perfect to share with students, teachers, or anyone who wants a little inspiration on their desk this fall! Don't delay, these deals will disappear when August ends! Order today at dayspring.com.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

• Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more!
• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at incourage@dayspring.com.

Leave a podcast review on Apple!