Wisdom for Mental HealthSample

Lighthouse 5: Disconnecting

We can get trapped in our heads, stuck in a cycle of anxious thoughts and fears. Those moments can make us feel hopeless, but there’s always a way out. Today, let’s discover how to find peace when we’re drowning in negative thoughts.

In some ways, our brain is just like every other part of our body. What we feed it matters. While the food we eat impacts our mental health, the information we feed our brain matters just as much.

Ask yourself: What are you feeding your brain?

Luke 6:45 tells us that our words and actions will reflect our thought life. While we’re not always in control of our thoughts, we have some control over how we fill our minds.

You already know about everything in life and online that fuels fear, comparison, negativity, and hopelessness. Spending too much time focused on those things will impact your mental health. That’s why it’s helpful to disconnect.

Disconnecting may look like putting away your devices and spending time outside. It could mean meditating on Scripture or listening to a hope-filled song. You may choose to call a friend when you feel trapped in a spiral of worry and doubt.

Disconnecting isn’t living in denial. You’re not trying to ignore your problems or pretend they don’t impact your life. Instead, disconnecting is an intentional choice to pause, breathe, and be mindful.

Lighthouses in the Storm

Mental health challenges can feel like a storm. But with wisdom from the Bible, we can build some lighthouses to give us hope. Grace, friends, prayer, Scripture, and disconnecting won’t make what you’re facing go away, but they can encourage you and give you direction as you move toward peace.

Pray: God, You hold my whole life in Your hands. I trust You, and I know You love me. Help me to find ways to rest, disconnect from life, and reconnect with You. Thank You for supporting me. Please guide me toward healthy next steps. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Challenge: Over the past five days, we’ve explored wisdom for mental health from the Bible. If you’re hurting, or you know someone else facing mental health challenges, this guide could be a helpful next step.