Hi dear ones,
I’m am startomg a devotional moment that is helping me breathe through anxiety and reframe a small mistake with grace.
If your thoughts have felt heavy lately, I hope this brings comfort.
I’ve been walking through *Calm Moments for Anxious Days* by Max Lucado—paired with his book *Tame Your Thoughts*. Together, they’ve become part of my healing rhythm: quiet mornings, tea rituals, and journal pages filled with grace.
In Day 1 of *Calm Moments*, Max reminds us that fear doesn’t get the final say. Just ten minutes of truth can shift everything. I paired this with three gentle tools from *Tame Your Thoughts*—each one helping me respond to a small mistake with kindness instead of shame.
Here’s a peek into my journal:
– 🛡️ **Practice Picky Thinking:**
“You always mess things up.”
Is this true? No.
Is this kind? Definitely not.
Is this from God? Not even close.
I replaced it with: “I’m learning. I’m loved. I’m growing.” That shift felt like a hug.
– 👽 **Identify UFOs:**
Untruth → “I always fail.”
False Narrative → “I’m incapable.”
Overreaction → “I should give up.”
I named it and released it. That shift felt like a breath of grace.
– 🌱 **Uproot and Replant:**
Old belief → “I’m not good enough.”
New truth → “I am growing. I am held. I am enough in Christ.” That shift felt like permission to begin again.
**Books That are helpng me heal:**
📘 *Calm Moments for Anxious Days* – [Amazon.ca](https://www.amazon.ca/Calm-Moments-Anxious-Days-Devotional/dp/1400243491)
🧠 *Tame Your Thoughts* – [Amazon.ca](https://www.amazon.ca/Tame-Your-Thoughts-Transform-Life/dp/1400256232)
Max Lucado’s voice is pastoral and poetic, grounded in decades of ministry and storytelling. You can learn more about his heart and message [here](https://maxlucado.com/about-max/).
**Gentle Invitation:**
If this reflection resonates, feel free to reply and share how you’re tending to your thoughts this week. I’d love to hear what helps you feel safe, seen, and spiritually nourished.
With grace,
Tracey
