Life in the Gray (1 Kings 19) - Colleen Francisco

We all experience seasons of heaviness and feeling like life is too much to carry, whether because of the cold, burnout, grief, or financial stress. This week, we looked at the prophet Elijah, who, despite witnessing miraculous provision, spiraled into hopelessness when threatened by Queen Jezebel. Elijah's example shows that when we are overwhelmed, we tend to isolate and forget God's faithfulness, believing lies like "I'm the only one left." God's response was not fire, but a gentle whisper, calling Elijah to rest and restoration in His presence (Matthew 11:28). This restoration is more than sleep; it requires intentional solitude—making space away from distractions and the constant buzz—to allow God to replace our lies with His truth and renew our soul for the purpose He has for us.