How To Dedicate Your Mental Health To Christ: A Devotional on Psalm 37:5
365 Mental Health Devotional Challenge: Day 70
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Devotional
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him.”
Mental Health Insight – Did you know that believing you are in control of every outcome in your life can do more harm for your mental health than good? This concept is known as external search for control within psychology. This concept has the person believing they are solely responsible for all the outcomes within our lives. Studies have shown this causes a significantly higher rate of cortisol and increased risk of burn out. However, there is a way to combat this through “religious coping”. This is the act of mentally and emotionally releasing the burden of life’s outcomes onto one’s higher power. This act of releasing or surrendering life’s responsibility onto a higher power decreases anxiety and stress hormones significantly.
Faith Connection – When we take that leap of faith and decide to dedicate our mental health to Christ we are acknowledging although we are responsible for our own actions, we are placing the responsibility of life’s outcome in His arms. We can only control what we physically do, this includes taking our medication, going to therapy, spending time in meditation with the Lord, etc. Christ on the other hand is all knowing and powerful. We can trust our life in His hands as He is the perfect father doing everything to take care of and provide for His children. So this week let’s evaluate how we can better hand our mental health over to our Heavenly Father.
Reflection Question: What is one specific situation (a worry, a diagnosis, or a fear about the future) that you have been trying to carry yourself, and what would it look like to give it onto God today?
Prayer: Lord, I dedicate my mind and my emotional well-being to You. I admit that I often try to play the role of the architect, the builder, and the sustainer of my own peace. Today, I give the weight of my life’ onto Your shoulders. I trust that You care for my mind even more than I do. Give me the grace to do what I can, and the faith to leave the rest to You. Amen.
Book Recommendations
“A Quiet Mind to Suffer With” by John Andrew Bryant Writing from the raw experience of a severe mental breakdown, Bryant explores how Christ meets us in the middle of a psych ward, not just outside of it. This book is a profound look at dedicating a “broken” mind to God, reframing mental suffering as a sacred invitation to intimacy with Jesus.
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Closing Thoughts
You have completed Day 70 out of 365 Days of our 2026 Mental Health Devotional Challenge! Let’s GO! Praise be to God for giving us the strength and motivation to do this every day. I am so proud of each and every one of you and I know the Lord is proud as well. I pray everyday that I write things that align with God’s word that help provide education for this Christian community. Please let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover in the comments below!
Sierra Stratman MSW LMSW U/S PhD Student
Disclaimer
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), but I am not your therapist. The information provided in this blog post, including book recommendations and mental health insights, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute a therapist-client relationship, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.