THIS MONTH'S IMPACT
Our Faithbox this month features products meant to help you unwind and relax. Even when we’re in a season of painful circumstances, God can still help us find moments of peace. We hope the inspiring story and the calming products cultivate a tranquil environment for you to experience a heartfelt, quiet atmosphere to feel God’s presence as He carries you through your day.
These products are not only meant to help heal and restore you, but they also have a positive impact on others as each company and organization gives back to people experiencing homelessness and other local, national, and international charities.
We hope you can make time for yourself this month to connect with God and feel His peace and guidance with you as you grow in your relationship with Him!
PAIN
Hey Faithbox Family,
Pain comes in many different forms—physically and emotionally. It’s a universal human experience that holds no bias or respect for who you are or where you’ve come from. Sometimes it comes in waves and feels worse on certain days.
We can all recall a painful circumstance we’ve had, and we all have to learn how to cope with and navigate the pain we’ve faced. In fact, the oldest book in the Bible is the book of Job, which is an entire book detailing the pain Job endured in his life. So it’s as if God wanted us to know from the very beginning that pain is part of everyone’s story which is why we must learn how to deal with it in a healthy way.
Our hope is to help you grow in your confidence in dealing with pain to better understand how God will always transform our pain into purpose.
This month’s devotional walks through the origins of pain, the lies we tend to believe because of the pain we experience, how God redeems our pain, and, lastly, how to continue forward in trust and faith when you experience chronic pain in your life.
While we don’t know everything you are going through, we are praying that you would see God clearer than you have, and experience His presence more closely—even in the midst of your greatest hurts.
You’re not alone. We’re all in this together—and He is right there with us.
-The Faithbox Team
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Can You Trust Me This Much?
Always have faith
God asks us to have faith the size of a tiny mustard seed. Yet, in times of pain and suffering, it can feel like an impossible task. After a mass shooting in his town of Buffalo, Minnesota, Kevin Lewis found himself asking the same question that many of us also ask in times of turmoil: “If God loves us and wants the very best for us, why does He allow such horrible things to happen?” But each time he prayed, he heard God answering him with another question, Can you trust me this much?
Those words kept replaying in his mind over and over again.
Eventually, Kevin decided to write those six words on strips of paper, and he Scotch-taped a mustard seed to each one. He placed the strips in random places in his house, his business, on his computer, and even in his car.
In his book, Can You Trust Me This Much?, Kevin shares what his strips of paper and mustard seeds taught him. Through the constant reminder, he discovered that the pain we experience can either destroy us or push us to see God’s greater purpose. He shares his story to help readers develop the courage to face the big hurts, and learn just how to reply to God’s question with with certainty and say: “Yes… I can trust you this much!”
Kevin Lewis is a dad, author, speaker, voiceover artist, and host of the popular “The Next Step” podcast. He drinks more coffee than most people you know, and makes his home in Vinton, Virginia.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to benefit The Least of These Ministries—a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of the homeless community in Roanoke, VA. Learn more at The least of these ministry
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Lavender Eye Pillow by Two Birds
Unwind with purpose.
This soothing Lavender Eye Pillow can be used hot or cold to relieve headaches or sore muscles, and to de-puff undereyes. Its soft material is made with 100% cotton fabric and filled with lavender infused rice, which makes it the perfect, comforting weighted pillow.
Two Birds is owned and operated by Autumn Swindahl, a young and crafty entrepreneur with a passion for giving back to the community. Her handmade products include aromatherapy accessories and jewelry that give back to environmental causes and women's health research.
This partnership with Faithbox has helped Two Birds gain momentum to fund future projects and give 5% back to local organizations such as the Tacoma Rainbow Center. With the help of her mom, the owner Autumn was excited and extremely grateful for such a large opportunity to reach new customers.
Two Birds is offering Faithbox subscribers 10% off their first order using the code: FAITH10
“Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.”
Diffuser Bracelet by Two Birds
Empowering change with aromatherapy.
The Two Birds Diffuser Bracelet is made with genuine gemstones, jasper, and lava rock beads. Just add 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil onto the lava rock beads, and they will act as your own personal diffuser for up to 2-3 days.
How it works? The lava rock beads have a porous surface with “craters” on them, which absorb and trap the essential oil. As you wear the bracelet, you’ll reap the benefits of the healing properties of the oil throughout the day.
Two Birds is owned and operated by Autumn Swindahl, a young and crafty entrepreneur with a passion for giving back to the community. Her handmade products include aromatherapy accessories and jewelry that give back to environmental causes and women's health research.
This partnership with Faithbox has helped Two Birds gain momentum to fund future projects and give 5% back to local organizations such as the Tacoma Rainbow Center. With the help of her mom, the owner Autumn was excited and extremely grateful for such a large opportunity to reach new customers.
Faithbox subscribers can receive 10% off their first order of Two Birds by using the code: FAITH10
“...the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”
Lavender Essential Oil by Plant Therapy
Keep calm and plant kindness.
Plant Therapy’s lavender essential oil is a steam-distilled oil from the flowering tops of the lavender plant. Just the smell of lavender alone can create a calm, peaceful tranquil environment. Lavender has an incredibly sweet, floral, herbal scent and is prized for its therapeutic properties. Diffuse lavender essential oil into the air before bedtime to promote peaceful sleep, or add to your favorite lotion to soothe the skin.
A few drops of Plant Therapy’s lavender essential oil can also be added to the Two Birds eye pillow or diffuser bracelet for a relaxing at-home spa-like treatment.
Since the beginning in 2011, Plant Therapy owners and staff have placed donations, service work, and local support at the core of what they do and how they operate. Through their Planting Kindness initiative, they give monthly donations to a wide variety of local, national, and international charities. By purchasing select products, Plant Therapy donates directly to that month's highlighted charity, which helps expand their reach to positively impact the lives of more people.
Plant Therapy has an exclusive discount code for FaithBox subscribers. Simply use the code FaithBox10 to receive 10% off products.
“Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God.”
Custom Watercolor Art Designs for Pain
Art for your home, office, or friend.
This month, Madeline’s art card serves as a reminder that God is always on your side—even in the midst of your deepest pain. He knows the number of hairs on your head and He shouts to us in our suffering. He is constantly carrying you day-to-day, and holding your hand through it all. He is your comforter and your guide. You can count on Him.
Madeline is a hand-lettering and watercolor artist from Saint Louis, Missouri. She combines her love for art with her Christian faith to create beautiful art with meaning and purpose. As a teenager, Madeline started her company, Inspired Inks, with the intention of using her art as a means to uplift others with encouragement while supporting various organizations who are fighting for justice, supporting law enforcement, strengthening families, and, most importantly, sharing the Gospel!
This month’s Faithbox includes a 5”x7” card hand-drawn and designed to encourage you throughout this month’s theme. You can display it on your desk, refrigerator, or place it in your favorite picture frame for a more decorative look.
“And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”
Spiritual Inventory
Our Spiritual Inventory Card is intended to help you get the most out of your faith by being able to track how you’re growing and where you’re going. As you start the new month, take time to reflect on each area and identify where you are doing well and where you can commit a little more focus.
Time with God: More than anything, a relationship with God is exactly that: a relationship. This area focuses on the ways you connect with God. It can include things like prayer, scripture reading, meditation, and reflection.
Relationships: You have been placed in the lives of others to make a difference! Take time each month to consider who God has placed in your life, how those relationships are developing, and what your role is to make a positive impact in their lives.
Generosity: Generosity is at the heart of who God is and all that He does. This area is about the opportunities you have to make a positive impact financially. No matter how large or small, giving financially to an organization or person in need makes an impact.
Serving: A life that’s moving forward is a life that is concerned with the needs of others. In this area of focus, consider where or how you can get involved to serve others in your life, your church, and your community.
“The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.”
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"Let us not grow weary in doing good."
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