Dear friend,If you're holding this guide, chances are you've been carrying a burden that feels too heavy. Perhaps anxiety has been stealing your sleep, or stress has been draining your joy. I want you to know something important: you are not alone.Jesus sees your struggle. He understands your pain. And He's inviting you into a deeper experience of His peace—not the temporary kind that disappears when troubles come, but the lasting kind that anchors your soul even in life's fiercest storms.Over these next 7 days, my prayer is that you'll discover (or rediscover) how to rest in God's presence, even when life feels overwhelming. This isn't about pretending everything is fine—it's about finding God right in the middle of your not-fine moments.With hope and faith,Pastor Clay
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." — John 14:27
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11
"Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." — Psalm 30:5
"At Next Level Church, you'll discover a place where it's okay to not be okay. Your story is safe here. No perfect people allowed."
"The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." — Romans 8:26
"Their stories don't just normalize our struggles; they show us paths forward. Like them, we can bring our honest emotions to God and find Him faithful to meet us right where we are."
"These resources aren't replacements for Scripture but companions to help you apply biblical truths to your daily battle with anxiety. As you engage with them, always measure their insights against God's Word."
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28