When the world feels too loud
It’s been one of those weeks where the world feels heavy. Every scroll, every headline, every conversation seems to pile on more noise, more anger, more fear.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt the weight of it. At one point, I had to step away from social media completely because I found myself obsessing over updates and burying myself in things that weren’t good for my heart.
Maybe you’ve been there too.
You Weren’t Made to Carry This Much
Part of the reason we’re exhausted is because we were never meant to take in this much information, this fast, all the time. Our hearts weren’t designed to hold the pain of the whole world every time we open an app.
Scripture reminds us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23). Guarding our hearts doesn’t mean ignoring reality—it means paying attention to what we allow in, and how much.
When the flood of information leaves us fearful and empty, it’s a sign to pause and reset.
Simple Steps to Refill Your Cup
Here are a few small but powerful ways to step back and care for your mind and soul:
Step away from your phone. Turn it off for an evening. Delete the apps that keep you glued to bad news or endless videos. Block graphic content. Your heart doesn’t need to rehearse fear over and over.
Get outside. God designed creation as a place of rest and renewal. Go for a walk, ride your bike, sit in the sun, or throw a ball around. Notice the sky. Breathe deeper than you have all day.
Have real conversations. Call a friend and talk about something that makes you laugh. Sit with your family at the table without screens. Play a board game with a kid in your life and let them tell you (in great detail!) about Minecraft or whatever they love.
Spend time in prayer. This isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. Pray honestly. Journal what feels heavy. Breathe in a verse of Scripture like a lifeline. Let God’s voice be louder than the world’s commentary.
These aren’t “fixes.” They’re small ways to remember that we’re not defined by the chaos around us, but by the God who is steady within us.
Salt, Light, and Self-Care
Jesus called His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13–16). But salt that’s lost its flavor is useless. A light hidden under a basket can’t shine.
The truth is, we can’t be salt and light if we’re running on empty.
Tending to your mental and spiritual health isn’t selfish. It’s part of how God equips us to show up in a broken world with compassion, courage, and clarity.
Even Jesus withdrew to quiet places to pray. If He needed those pauses, how much more do we?
A Timely Conversation
This week’s podcast episode was already on the calendar—but the timing feels providential. It’s a simple, ground-level conversation about mental health and faith: why acknowledging our struggles matters, how to take first steps toward help, and why there’s no shame in saying, “I’m not okay.”
It’s not clinical. It’s not complicated. It’s just two people sharing how they’ve wrestled with their mental health, sought help, and found hope.
One Last Thought
You weren’t created to hold the weight of the whole world. But you were created to know the God who does.
Take a breath. Step outside. Talk to someone you love. Pray a simple prayer.
And remember—you’re not alone in this.
Sherri
