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Why Journaling Matters for Women of Faith(Especially in Midlife)

Do you ever feel like you misplaced a part of yourself somewhere between car-line drop-offs and pick-ups, careers, grocery lists, and growing kids?

That quiet voice that used to dream, create, and delight?

You’re not alone.
As women of faith navigating midlife, it’s easy to shelve our stories while caring for everyone else’s. That’s one reason journaling has become such a sacred, transformational part of my life.

Let me tell you why it matters—and how it might bless you, too.

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Made for Meaning Amy Hancock Made for Meaning Amy Hancock

Finding Meaning in May

While the calendar may be relentless, we can take small steps to find joy and delight in our May days. We can find solace in our identity in Christ. His strength is enough to carry us through our moments of weakness. I often have to remind myself of this truth —I have full access to Him and the Holy Spirit, who can provide the rest we need. Let's embrace the potential for joy and meaning each day of this busy month. 

 

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For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock

Done for You Prayers

Sometimes, you need a prayer done for you. And that’s what I’m bringing you this week. I think God knew we would experience fear and all the feelings. He never asked us not to. Our emotions are like traffic signs that tell us how to proceed. Fear is an invitation to stop, ask questions, and pray.  

 

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For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock

Behind Every Fear is Love

In most circumstances, fear falls into three categories: fear of Failure, Rejection, and Inadequacy. This isn’t all-encompassing, but I see these pop up a lot, especially when starting something new, walking in your calling, or managing your current circumstance.

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For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock For the Love of Fear Amy Hancock

Stuck is Just Fancy Fear

When we peel back the covers from stuck, it is usually fearful. Fear of rejection, inadequacy, and failure are sneaky like that. Stuck keeps us from moving towards a goal, a person, or God. In the kingdom, we have complete access to possibility. At the bare minimum, we have the Holy Spirit to sit with us while we gently uncover the fear that keeps us “stuck.”

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