Stressed but Still Standing

Some seasons are loud—full of laughter, movement, and moments you want to bottle up forever.

And then there are the quiet ones.
The ones that come without warning and weigh heavy on your heart.
Where the smile stays, but it's working overtime.

Lately, I've found myself in one of those quiet seasons.
There’s a kind of stress that doesn’t make it into the group texts or show up in small talk.
It’s the kind that nestles in the corners of your mind and makes peace feel just out of reach.

But here’s what I’m learning:
Even when the weight is personal, peace is still possible.
Not because the situation resolves overnight,
but because God is near—even when the fog hasn’t lifted.

Sometimes, peace looks like a deep breath at the kitchen sink.
Sometimes, it’s a verse whispered in traffic.
Sometimes, it’s simply choosing not to respond right away—
to trust that grace is enough, even when we’re not.

If you’re walking through one of those quiet storms,
I just want to say: you’re not alone.
You’re not weak.
And you are still standing—even if today, all you did was breathe.

God sees it all. He’s not just in the big breakthroughs.
He’s in the small, faithful steps too.

Hold tight to hope.
Better days are ahead.  Have a great day.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

—Psalm 34:18