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Bonnie GrayOverwhelmed by What-Ifs? Do This & Move from Fear to Faith #219
June 22, 2026 ● 15 minShare this episode
Do your thoughts ever get stuck in a cycle of what-ifs? What if something goes wrong? What if things don't work out?
What if I'm not ready for what's ahead?
In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about preparing for surgery and the unexpected moment that reminded her she wasn't walking through the valley alone. Through scripture & science of negativity bias, you'll discover why our minds naturally focus on fear—and a simple soul care practice that can help you shift your attention from the shadows to the Shepherd.
If you're facing uncertainty, waiting for answers, navigating a health challenge, or feeling overwhelmed by what-ifs, this episode will encourage you to move from fear to faith—one step at a time.
Key Takeaways
— Why our minds naturally focus on worst-case scenarios
— The difference between fear's what-ifs and faith's perspective
— How Jesus comforts us in seasons of uncertainty
— What to notice to calm an anxious heart
— The science of negativity bias and emotional wellness
— A simple soul care practice to help you move from fear to faith
Breath Prayer
Inhale: This is the way
Exhale: Walk in it
Scripture
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" Isaiah 30:21
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Help Your Child Move from an Inherited to a Personal Faith - Your Daily Prayer - August 14
Let us give thanks for those who’ve poured into our lives, begin to own our faith, and pour into someone else.
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