John Stix

I am not afraid of sadness in my life anymore.

I used to run and hide from it at all costs, but I know I am safe now.

I have walked through it, and I know I can walk through it again.

I have loved deeply, I have grieved honestly, and I have shown up fully.

Because of that, I carry a quiet confidence within me.

When waves come, I will not resist them. I will let them rise, and I will let them pass — knowing they do not take anything from me.

They do not remove my peace; they move alongside it.

I am safe. I am steady. I am held.

My strength is not in avoiding emotion, but in moving through it.

I trust that I can feel deeply and still remain grounded, secure, and at peace.

I can experience joy, happiness, and a sense of good — even in the midst of all things.

Through all of this, my faith anchors me.

In Jesus Christ, I find a peace that is not shaken by circumstances.