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✝️ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From Alyssa, 16 — San Antonio, Texas
February 23, 2026
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“Hi Pastor James. I’m 16 and I feel exhausted all the time — not physically, but mentally.

Between school, expectations from my parents, trying to keep up friendships, and constant notifications on my phone, my mind never feels quiet. Even when I’m resting, I’m thinking about what I should be doing.

I love God, but sometimes I don’t know how to slow down enough to actually feel close to Him. How do I find peace when my life feels so loud all the time?”
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Hi Alyssa — thank you for saying what many teens are experiencing but rarely putting into words.

What you’re describing is not laziness.
It’s overload.

✨ Your generation lives in a world of nonstop input.
✨ Notifications compete with reflection.
✨ Activity often replaces stillness.

Feeling mentally tired doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’re human in a very busy environment.

But here’s something powerful to remember:

God’s voice is rarely loud.
It is often gentle.

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Notice the order — stillness comes before awareness.

Peace is not found by adding another task.
It is found by creating space.

Here are practical steps to try:
• Create a daily 10-minute “no phone” window.
• Sit somewhere quiet — no music, no scrolling.
• Breathe slowly and talk to God like a friend.
• Let silence exist without feeling guilty.

Stillness is not wasted time.
It is soul maintenance.

You don’t have to escape your life to find peace — you only need moments within it where your heart can breathe.

God is not waiting for your performance.
He is waiting for your presence.

And the beautiful truth?
You can meet Him in the quiet.
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