Hello Reader,

I sat in my bedroom, gripping my coffee mug like it was my lifeline. The noise from the other side of the door—kids arguing over something trivial, the dogs barking, a timer beeping in the kitchen—felt like too much. My to-do list loomed in my mind: homeschooling lessons, writing deadlines, laundry piles, and caregiving needs.

And then came the whisper: You can’t do this. The words replayed in my mind. And deep down, this thought settled: You’re not enough.

I felt the weight of it. The overwhelming sense that I couldn’t keep up, that I was failing at everything. Have you ever felt that way? Maybe you feel that way now.

I took a deep breath, grabbed my Bible, and flipped to a passage I’d turned to many times before:

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

I let the words wash over me. Perfect peace. Not because everything on my list magically got done. (Where is a cleaning fairy when you need her?!) Not because I suddenly had all the answers. But because God is peace.

The more I fix my thoughts on Him—through prayer, worship, even just whispering Jesus, I trust You—the more that peace settles into my heart.

3 Practical Ways to Trust God in the Chaos

1️⃣ Start Your Day with a Surrendered Heart
​Before your feet hit the floor, take a moment to say: Lord, today is Yours. Help me to rest in Your strength, not my own.

2️⃣ Turn Overwhelming Moments into Prayer Prompts​
When the kids are melting down, the emails will not stop, and the laundry mountain will not shrink no matter how many loads you do … pause. Instead of reacting, whisper a quick prayer: Lord, help me to be kind to myself and to others in the middle of this mess.

3️⃣ Anchor Your Thoughts in Truth
​Write down a Scripture like Isaiah 26:3 or Philippians 4:6-7 and put it where you’ll see it often. Let God’s Word interrupt the anxious spiral.

Still not feeling peace? Go back and repeat steps 1, 2, and 3. The good news is that the more we surrender, pray, and anchor our thoughts in truth, the more things change—or our mindset changes. We change to become more peaceful people.

Friend, I don’t have it all figured out (ask my kids!), but I do know this—God is near. He sees you, loves you, and will carry you through.

More Encouragement for Your Heart

📖 Tricia’s Blog: ​

​Letting Go and Letting God.

​Trusting God in Hard Seasons​

Deep dives into my journey with trusting God when life feels unmanageable.

🎙The Daily Bible Podcast

Read through the Bible with Tricia Goyer and Michelle Hill

Listen daily HERE.​

Walk It Out Podcast with Tricia Goyer: Relentless with Michele Cushatt

A conversation about walking in faith when life feels overwhelming.

Listen HERE.

📚 Books

Heart Happy: Staying Centered in God's Love Through Chaotic Circumstances – A book filled with encouragement for finding joy in every season

Also, check out my new book for parents of preteens:

Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen

Now, I’d love to hear from you. What’s been overwhelming you lately? Just hit reply—I’d love to pray for you!

With love & grace,

Tricia​
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