Mental Wealth Ministry

In the rush of a new year, we often feel pressured to be "productive" or "perfect" in our resolutions. Taking a moment of
silence is the intentional act of stopping everything for 5-10 minutes to recognize that your worth is not tied to your
output, but to your identity as a child of God.

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How to do it:

Step 1: Get Still. Find a quiet spot. Turn off your phone or leave it in another room.
 

Step 2: Breathe and Release. As you inhale, think: "Be still." As you exhale, think: "And know that I am God." (Psalm 46: 1 0).
 

Step 3: "Cast Your Care." Mentally name one specific worry you've been carrying this week. Imagine yourself physically handing it over to Christ. "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter
 

Step 4: Practice Gratitude. Identify three small, "common grace" gifts from this morning (e.g., the taste of your coffee, the sunlight, the comfort of your chair).
 

Why it works for your wellness:

Biblical Grounding: It mirrors the practice of Sabbath—reminding us that the world continues to turn because of God's sovereignty, not our own striving.
 

Neurological Benefit: Deep breathing and mindfulness help regulate your nervous system, moving you from "fight or flight" mode into a state of calm and receptivity.

Spiritual Renewal: It shifts your focus from the "seen" (the temporary stresses of 2026) to the "unseen" (eternal peace), as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 4:18. (So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.)