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Silence Isn’t Strength: How Naming Your Feelings Brings Peace & Healing #183


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Have you ever kept your feelings hidden because you thought voicing them was weakness? Or felt silenced by shame, fear, or the thought, “I shouldn’t complain”?

Friend, with God, your feelings matter. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares her powerful story of returning to what once felt like a place of silence as a child and how it became the stage where she testified to God’s healing and love.

You’ll discover why hiding your feelings keeps your body stuck in stress, and how naming them becomes the doorway to peace, healing, and joy. Through scripture, science, and a simple soul care practice, Bonnie will help you release the weight of silence and draw closer to God.

Key Takeaways:
 Why silence isn’t strength — and how God calls you to bring your whole heart to Him
 Turning points in Bonnie’s story: how panic attacks became peace through writing her God-stories
 The science: hiding emotions raises cortisol, while naming them lowers stress and releases “peace & joy” chemicals
 Why scripture shows us that voicing feelings — like David in the Psalms or Jesus weeping — is part of true faith
 A simple writing practice to help you name your feelings, remember God’s goodness, and experience peace

 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: I will remember the deeds of the Lord
Exhale: I will remember your miracles of long ago.

 Scripture:
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” — Psalm 77:11–12

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