A Faith Based approach to building Emotional resilience!

5 tactics to spend time with God to strengthen Resilience

Building resilience is a vital aspect of navigating life's challenges and uncertainties. It involves developing the inner strength to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to changes, and grow through adversity. One powerful way to cultivate resilience is by fostering a strong relationship with God. By anchoring oneself in faith and trust, you can find guidance, and courage to face life's trials with resilience and grace. Embracing challenges with a sense of purpose and a deep connection to your spirituality can provide a profound source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Let's explore the five tactics of building resilience through a strong relationship with God and how this can positively impact one's ability to navigate life's ups and downs.

Tip #1 - daily prayer and Reflection

Begin each day with prayer, surrendering your worries and seeking God's guidance. Spend time reflecting on His Promises and your purpose!

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxieties on Him because he cares for you!"

Prayer strengthens your relationship with God, reminding you that you don’t face challenges alone. It brings peace, comfort, and clarity during uncertain times.

Tip #2 - Lean on Scriptures for strength

Tactic: Memorize and meditate on Bible verses that remind you of God’s faithfulness, love, and provision, especially in difficult moments.

• Consider downloading the bible app or one of my favorite ones " Bible Chat" a paid AI bible chat to help you navigate challenging questions.

• Scripture serves as a constant source of hope, shifting your focus away from fear and toward trust in God’s plan, which fosters emotional resilience

"The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusts in him, and he helps me" - Psalm 28:7

Tip #3 - Surrender control to God

Now, this one isn't easy! But when you practice letting go of control through prayer and actively surrendering your fears and uncertainties to God it strengthens your faith and builds your relationship. Ask for His will to guide your decisions.

When you actively surrender to God it helps you release the need for perfection and control, reducing stress and anxiety. God is working everything for good, even during challenging times.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

Tip #4 - Rest in God's presence

Make time for intentional rest, creating quiet moments to be still and sit in God's presence. Listen to worship music, take a walk in nature or reflect in his Goodness with gratitude.

Resting in God helps regulate your emotions, renews your spirit and allows you to process challenges with a peaceful heart, knowing that God won't abandon you. Trust his plan for your life.

"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

Tip #5 - gratitude through faith

Create a "good things journal" where you focus on God's blessings and moments where he's shown his faithfulness in your life. When you practice gratitude, it shifts your perspective from difficulties to blessings. This shift, builds your resilience and shifts the way your brain processes information. It also reinforces God's ongoing help , which grounds you during life's ups and downs !

"Give thanks in all circumstance, for this is God's will for you in christ " - 1 thessalonians 5:18

Incorporating faith based practice deepens your resilience, reminding you that God is your constant source of strength, hope and guidance!

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Sending you love,

Christina Sabankaya, RN, BSN, NC-BC