Healing in the Shadows Devotional Series: Day 3 - When the Strong Break Down

Focus Scripture:

3 John 1:2 (NKJV) – “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

Devotional Thought:

No one warned me that my mood could shift before my feet hit the floor. That I’d forget why I walked into a room. That I’d cry over nothing—and then feel ashamed for crying. At first, I thought I was backsliding emotionally. But then I learned the truth: menopause was messing with my mind. We talk about menopause like it’s just hot flashes and hormones. But rarely do we discuss the emotional rollercoaster it brings. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect serotonin and other brain chemicals tied to mood regulation. The result? You feel off… disoriented… even depressed. But here’s the good news: God is not overwhelmed by your chemistry. He created your body, and He understands the complexity of it all. He doesn’t shame you for the hormonal chaos—He meets you in it. When John prayed in 3 John 1:2 that we would prosper in all things and be in good health, that included our mental, emotional, and hormonal health. You don’t need to hide the fog you’re navigating. Bring it to God. Seek support. And give yourself the grace you’d give someone else walking through this.

Reflection Questions:

1. Have you ever felt emotionally overwhelmed for reasons you couldn’t explain?

2. How does knowing that hormonal shifts can affect your mental health shift your perspective?

3. What area of your mind or emotions do you want to surrender to God today?

Prayer:

God, You are the Creator of my body, soul, and spirit. You understand the shifts I can’t even explain. When I feel unsteady or unstable, remind me that You are my anchor. Help me to extend grace to myself, and guide me to wise support—medical, emotional, and spiritual. You care about every part of me, even the parts I don’t understand. Thank You for never leaving me in the fog. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today’s Action Step:

Talk to God and someone you trust about how your body may be affecting your emotions. Whether it’s your doctor, therapist, or friend—open the conversation. God can use science and support systems to help carry you toward healing.