When Life Is Heavy
Nothing looks wrong from the outside. You still go to work and answer texts. But God feels far away, or the worry will not stop, or today is another day you are choosing not to drink. You do not have to be strong for this page. You might just want something small that reminds you, in the middle of the day, that you are held.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28
When the worry will not stop
Anxiety is not a failure of faith. Some people find it helps to have one physical gesture: touch the cross, breathe, say one line. "Jesus, I trust in you." Then go back to the day.
The Steadfast WordFear not, for I am with you.$89.99
The Miraculous EmblemEach morning, the worries go into Mary's hands.$99.99
The Scripted FaithWhen you cannot see the road ahead.$79.99
When you are holding on, one day at a time
Sobriety, a divorce, a job that ended, a life you did not plan. Faith as small as a mustard seed is, by Christ's own words, enough to begin with. On the hard days, that is good news.
The Mustard Seed BraceletA real mustard seed at the wrist. Matthew 17:20.$49.99
The Amazing GraceNone of it was earned.$89.99
The Cable CrossWhen everything shakes, strand by strand.$99.99
For the strong one nobody checks on
Some people carry everyone else and never say a word. A cross on the hand or under the shirt can be a private reminder that their strength does not have to come from them alone.
The Valiant CrossThe shield of faith, worn close.$99.99
The Modern CrossEven on the hardest days, he still says it.$99.99
The Templar's MottoHe does the hard part and never waits for thanks.$99.99
If it is more than a hard season
If you are thinking about ending your life, or you are afraid for someone who is, please do not stay alone with it. In the United States, call or text 988 at any hour. Elsewhere, contact your local emergency number. Tell a doctor, a priest or someone you trust today. You deserve real help, and no piece of jewelry is a substitute for it.
Questions people bring to us
What can I wear as a daily reminder to trust God when I am anxious?
Something you will see or feel during the day: a bracelet, or a necklace with Isaiah 41:10. Pair it with one short prayer you say each time you touch it. If anxiety is taking over your days, please also speak to a doctor.
What is a good Christian gift for someone celebrating sobriety?
A mustard seed bracelet is a lovely choice, because it honors a faith that began small and kept going. Add a note that says what you have seen in them. Celebrate the day they are in, one at a time.
What does the mustard seed mean in the Bible?
In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. It is a reminder that God works with very little, including on the days when very little is all you have.
I feel far from God. What can I do?
Tell Him so. Many of the psalms begin there. Then choose one small daily act, like a single decade or the Our Father. Feeling far from God does not mean that He is far from you.
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