Share The Struggle Blog

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Each week we bring you resources, insights, and stories that illuminate the path to mental and spiritual flourishing, guiding you on your journey towards wholeness and healing.

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“Help Me Pray”: Simple Prayer Templates for Every Emotion

Feeling overwhelmed, numb, or unsure how to talk to God? This guide offers simple, Scripture-based prayer templates tailored to real emotions—your trusted source for prayer help when words won’t come. Discover a lifeline, not a lecture, and find peace through guided connection with God.

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Biblical Ways to Beat Anxiety: 10 Scriptures and Prayers

When Anxiety Doesn’t Let Go

Sometimes anxiety doesn’t shout—it hums beneath the surface: a tight chest, racing thoughts, a restless soul that won’t settle. If that’s your story, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.

Biblical Ways to Beat Anxiety is a practical, Scripture-rich guide for anxious hearts. Inside, you’ll find 10 handpicked verses with short prayers to anchor your mind when peace feels far away. No pressure to “fix it”—just honest moments with the God who meets you where you are.

This isn’t about white-knuckling calm. It’s about surrendering thoughts, one verse at a time, to the Prince of Peace.

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Counseling vs. Psychology: How Do I Know Which Help I Need?

Counseling or Psychology? Here’s How to Know

If you've ever thought, "I know I need help, but I don’t know what kind," you’re in good company. The words counseling, therapy, and psychology often get used interchangeably—but they’re not the same. And when you’re trying to follow Jesus and care for your mental health, those distinctions matter.

In Counseling vs. Psychology: How Do I Know Which Help I Need?, we break it down in plain language. No shame. No jargon. Just a clear look at what each role does, how to choose, and how to invite God into that decision. Whether you’re facing everyday stress or something deeper, clarity can save time, money, and heartache.

Because wise help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s part of how God cares for His people.

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Christian Meditation Techniques: A Bible-Centered Approach to Quiet Time

When Quiet Time Feels Like Chaos

You love God, but your thoughts won’t sit still. One minute you're opening your Bible, the next you're spiraling through yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries. If your mind races even when your heart longs for peace, this post is for you.

In Christian Meditation Techniques: A Bible-Centered Approach to Quiet Time, we explore how to anchor your mind in Scripture—not empty it—and let truth take root. From breath prayers to gospel imagination, these five simple practices will help you create a rhythm of stillness that’s actually doable, even on your busiest days.

Because biblical meditation isn’t about performing—it’s about meeting Jesus in the middle of the noise.

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