The Berean Post

Let’s play a quick game. Think of a time someone stuck their nose in your business. Uninvited. Unqualified. Unapologetic. Now… think of a time you did that to someone else. Ah... Awkward silence. Welcome to the club.

Feeling frustrated about minor daily complaints (like delayed Wi-Fi or office drama) doesn't make you a bad person—but it can be a sign our perspective is getting skewed and we might be letting entitlement creep in. When we step into gratitude, empathy, and larger viewpoints, our problems shrink in comparison and our hearts expand. Gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s a spiritual discipline that shifts your focus from what’s wrong to Who’s still good.

Whoever told you the Gospel was all sunshine, success, and symptom-free living was trying to sell you something. Jesus didn’t come to make the world peaceful so your life would be easier. He came to bring peace to you — so you can face a world that isn’t.

Rejection often feels deeper than it is — not because others actually rejected us, but because our brains are wired for survival, not sanity. The antidote to rejection spirals? Truth. Ask, “What’s actually true?” instead of letting fear narrate. Rejection may still sting, but it doesn’t define you.

In a world overflowing with opinions — from coworkers, influencers, Facebook friends, and TikTok “life coaches” — it’s easy to lose your sense of direction and peace. We end up with emotional whiplash and decision paralysis, building our identity on what others think. But Jesus modeled something different: clarity, conviction, and obedience to the Father — not the crowd. He never asked for a committee’s input to do what was right.

Let’s talk about the thing we all pretend not to crave: being busy. Not purposeful, not productive — just booked. Constantly. Because in a world where your worth often feels tied to how much you’re doing, being busy isn’t just a schedule issue — it becomes a coping mechanism disguised as ambition. But Jesus didn’t model hustle culture. He was on the most important mission in human history — and still took naps. He walked. He withdrew. He was present in moments, not perpetuall

Feelings are real—but they’re not always reliable. In an emotionally-driven world, it’s easy to let moods, hormones, lack of sleep, or bad lighting control your day (and your decisions). But spiraling doesn’t have to be your default. Jesus felt deep emotions too—but He didn’t let them run the show. Sometimes what you need isn’t a meltdown—it’s a snack, a nap, or a moment with God.

Scrolling social media can quickly spiral into self-loathing when you measure your everyday mess against someone else’s curated perfection. But Jesus warned us: “What is that to you? You follow Me.” (John 21:22). He calls us to awareness, to guard our hearts, and to live free from the trap of comparison. Your life isn't measured by someone else's story. So stop scrolling, stop spiraling - and start living awake.

Worry is not wisdom. It feels productive but drains you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Obsessing over imaginary disasters and future problems doesn’t protect you—it just exhausts you. Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow because He knows you weren’t built to carry what hasn’t happened yet. Trust God with the future, take care of what’s in front of you today, and stop spiraling in your head. Peace isn’t optional—it’s obedience.

If you want to ruin a perfectly good day, just hit “play” on your greatest-hits album of past mistakes and awkward moments. From holding decade-old grudges to re-reading texts that still make your blood boil, dwelling on the past is a fast-track to bitterness. But here’s the truth: Jesus never told us to camp out in our failures—He offers grace, not guilt. He doesn’t say, “Remember everything you’ve done wrong,” but “Go and sin no more.” So instead of spiral