Think of the last time you felt stressed. Maybe it happened in your car, your kitchen, a conversation, a waiting room, or while scrolling through your phone.
Stress often rises when the outcome feels uncertain. We wonder, What will happen? How will this work out? What if the worst comes true?
Our minds run ahead into tomorrow, trying to solve scenarios that haven’t happened. We search for God in the future we’re afraid of and feel unsettled when we can’t sense him there.
But when Moses asked God his name, God answered, “I am.”
Not “I was.”
Not “I will be.”
“I am.”
This matters because God’s name is present tense. The place we most fully experience his presence is not in our imagined worst-case future but in the actual moment where we are breathing, praying, needing, and being held.
When tomorrow comes, God will meet us there too. But today, he is here. In this conversation. In this diagnosis. In this decision. In this ordinary or difficult hour.
Whatever is weighing on you, you don’t have to figure it all out before you come to God. You are allowed to bring him your questions, your fear, your tired mind, and your unfinished faith. His nearness does not depend on your calmness.
The future is uncertain, but God’s love is not. Nothing can separate you from him today, not even your worries about tomorrow.
Cheering you on,
Holley
Three resources for you:
Stress is part of being human, but sometimes it can feel like too much. I’ve written a 5-day Bible reading plan that will help you remember God is with you, he cares about every detail of your life, and nothing is impossible with him. He wants to give you less stress and more peace—not when life is perfect, but right in the middle of whatever you’re facing. Click here or on the image below for the 5 daily devos!
If the world feels overwhelming right now and you’re not sure what to do or say, I want to offer a simple invitation: pause and pray. Prayers for Peace of Mind was created for moments like these, with short reflections, grounding prayers, and steady truths you can hold on to and share with others. If that feels supportive, you can learn more and read a free excerpt here. There’s also a (free) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan! Click here for 7 days of Scripture-based encouragement, prayers, and truths… or share the Plan with a friend who is feeling anxious, stressed, or worried right now.
Lastly, if you’re feeling stress and pain from a relationship, Heal After You’re Hurt is a resource I created just for you. I treasure my folder full of emails from graduates that say, “You helped me feel less alone and gave me what I needed to move forward.” If you’d like truth, tools, and the insights that helped me heal from one of the hardest seasons of my life, you’re warmly invited to learn more.
