Battleground for Our Hearts

The other day I was doing a self-checkout for groceries. When I am in self-checkout mode, I’m on a mission, focused on what I’m doing. After paying and getting back in my car, I realized I hadn’t even noticed the people around me. It made me wonder why I was feeling frustrated in that moment—and maybe why many of us are feeling this way.

Have We Had Emotional Space to Process?

Have we had emotional space to process everything we’ve been through these past few years? It’s a strong, challenging question. I know some people who still believe that taking time for emotions is a sign of weakness. I believe the frustration and anger many of us feel are signs that we aren’t giving ourselves this space.

A Book on Resilience

Recently, I came across Resilient by John Eldredge, which addresses what many of us are experiencing. This book has reminded me how important emotional space is. It’s good for us, and it’s good for our souls. Here’s a description of Resilient:

Resilient is your guide for emerging from global trauma with your faith and soul stronger than ever. Each chapter opens with a true story of human resilience against the bleakest odds. Every chapter points to Jesus, while practical tools throughout help revive your exhausted heart and mind. The peace and hope found in Christ are always available—and His resilience never fails.

The Battle for Our Hearts

I want to encourage you to take this emotional space. Eldredge writes, “The great alarm the Scriptures are sounding is that our longing for life to be good again will be the battleground for our heart. How you shepherd this precious longing...will determine your fate in this life and in the life to come.”

Join Us in Reading Resilient

I’m planning to read Resilient with my Life Group, and we’re starting this week. Consider reading this book yourself or with a group. Taking time to reflect with others could be the beginning of real healing.