52 Weeks of Resilience

Introduction

Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. Swedish Proverb

There’s no upside to worry. We lie awake at night imagining worst-case scenarios. We miss out on opportunities because we’ve become afraid of failure. We turn to coping mechanisms that turn into unhealthy habits that we then start worrying about.

Over the next fifty-two weeks, this journal will help you move from giving in to uneasiness to leaning on and trusting God. It is divided into four sections, each highlighting a simple practice you can apply to adjust your response to life’s bumps. You’ll learn how being thankful, prayerful, thoughtful, and practical can help you overcome anxious feelings. Each week, you’ll find a Bible verse to read and meditate on, a question to reflect on and journal about, and an action prompt to help you let go of worry. Finally, at the end, you’ll find a twelve-month “Daily Resilience Tracker,” where you can begin the habit of recording one situation you encountered and how you bounced back.

This year resolve to switch your focus from the looming shadows of your problems to the greatness of the God who loves you. Please note, this book is not intended to replace the advice of a trained psychologist or medical professional.