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The Weight Men Carry
Take the next step toward better mental health and wellness. Download 20 free key slides from Dr. Sabrina D. Black’s UAW Men’s Conference presentation.
Download 20 Free Slides (PDF)A to Z encouragement
Choose a letter for today.
Pick your initial, a letter that catches your eye, or a new letter each time you visit.
A
Accepted
Read Romans 15:7
You can begin from a place of belonging.
Reflect: Where can you practice receiving welcome rather than earning it?
B
Beloved
Read 1 John 3:1
God’s love gives you a place to rest.
Reflect: What would change today if you treated yourself as someone deeply loved?
C
Courageous
Read Joshua 1:9
Courage can look like one faithful step.
Reflect: What small step have you been postponing?
D
Designed
Read Psalm 139:14
Your life is worthy of care and attention.
Reflect: What part of yourself can you appreciate today?
E
Equipped
Read Hebrews 13:21
You can seek what you need for the work before you.
Reflect: What support or preparation would help you take your next step?
F
Forgiven
Read Ephesians 1:7
Grace makes room for a new beginning.
Reflect: What would it mean to receive grace today?
G
Growing
Read 2 Peter 3:18
Growth often happens in small, steady ways.
Reflect: Where do you notice even a little progress?
H
Held
Read Isaiah 41:10
You can ask for help when the road feels difficult.
Reflect: Who can walk alongside you this week?
I
Invited
Read Matthew 11:28
You are invited to bring your weariness to Christ.
Reflect: What burden do you need to name honestly?
J
Joyful
Read Psalm 16:11
Joy can visit even while life remains complicated.
Reflect: What small moment of goodness can you notice today?
K
Known
Read Psalm 139:1–3
You do not have to hide your whole story from God.
Reflect: What would you like to bring into prayer without editing it?
L
Loved
Read Romans 8:38–39
You can return to the assurance of God’s love.
Reflect: How could you carry that assurance into a hard conversation?
M
Made with purpose
Read Ephesians 2:10
A meaningful life is built through ordinary faithful acts.
Reflect: What good is within your reach today?
N
Nourished
Read John 15:5
Staying connected matters more than constant producing.
Reflect: What helps you reconnect with God and with supportive people?
O
Open to renewal
Read Romans 12:2
You can make room for a different perspective.
Reflect: What thought deserves a closer, kinder examination?
P
Purposeful
Read Philippians 3:14
You can move forward with intention.
Reflect: Which priority deserves your attention this week?
Q
Quieted
Read Psalm 131:2
Stillness can be a place of trust.
Reflect: Where could you create five minutes of quiet?
R
Renewed
Read Isaiah 40:31
You can receive strength for the next part of the journey.
Reflect: What would renewal look like in one practical area of your life?
S
Strengthened
Read Ephesians 3:16
Strength does not require pretending you never struggle.
Reflect: What kind of support helps you feel steadier?
T
Taught
Read Psalm 25:4–5
There is room to learn as you go.
Reflect: What lesson are you willing to receive?
U
Upheld
Read Psalm 63:8
You can lean into God’s sustaining presence.
Reflect: Where are you trying to hold everything together alone?
V
Valued
Read Matthew 10:29–31
Your worth is greater than your productivity.
Reflect: How could your choices reflect that worth today?
W
Wise
Read James 1:5
You can ask for wisdom before you rush to an answer.
Reflect: What decision would benefit from prayer and counsel?
X
eXpressing gratitude
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Gratitude can name goodness without denying pain.
Reflect: What can you be grateful for while still being honest about what hurts?
Y
Yielded
Read Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust can begin with releasing the need to know everything.
Reflect: What is yours to do, and what is yours to entrust to God?
Z
Zealous for good
Read Titus 2:14
Let your energy serve what is life-giving.
Reflect: What good work deserves your care today?
Make space to reflect
Your Wheel of Life.
Eight areas. Eight questions in each. Open an area and choose the question that meets you where you are today.
Faith
- What role does faith play in my daily life right now?
- Which practices help me feel connected to God?
- Where do I have questions, doubts, or room to grow?
- How do my choices reflect what I believe?
- Who supports and strengthens my spiritual life?
- What gets in the way of the connection I want?
- What would meaningful growth look like in this season?
- What one step am I willing to take this week?
Family
- Who do I include when I think about family?
- Where do I experience warmth, support, or belonging?
- Which relationship would benefit from more attention?
- What do I wish I could communicate more clearly?
- Which boundary would help me care for myself and others?
- What expectations need an honest conversation?
- What family pattern or tradition do I want to continue or change?
- What small, appropriate step could support connection this week?
Finance
- What feelings come up when I think about money?
- How clear am I about what comes in and what goes out?
- Which financial responsibility needs my attention first?
- Where do my money choices reflect my priorities?
- What spending habit would I like to understand better?
- What information or qualified support would help me make decisions?
- What would greater steadiness with money look like for me?
- What manageable action can I take without making a rushed commitment?
Fitness
- What does caring for my body mean in this season?
- What do I notice about my energy and need for rest?
- Which forms of movement feel accessible and enjoyable?
- What makes it easier or harder to care for my body?
- Which daily habit already supports my well-being?
- What health question would I like to discuss with a qualified professional?
- How can I approach my body with more kindness and realistic expectations?
- What small act of physical care fits my abilities this week?
Fun–Friends
- What activities bring me enjoyment or a sense of play?
- When did I last make time for something simply because I enjoyed it?
- Which friendships feel supportive and mutual?
- Who would I like to reconnect with?
- What keeps me from making room for fun or friendship?
- What kind of companionship would I welcome in this season?
- How can I balance time with others and time to recharge?
- What enjoyable activity or invitation could I plan this week?
Following
- What does Following mean in the way I am using this wheel today?
- What people, commitments, or influences fit that meaning for me?
- Which of those influences supports the life I want to live?
- Where do I notice tension between outside expectations and my own values?
- What am I choosing intentionally, and what am I continuing out of habit?
- What question would help me understand this area more clearly?
- What would a healthy change look like according to my definition?
- What one action or conversation could help me move toward that change?
Freedom
- What does freedom mean to me in this season?
- Where do I feel able to make choices that reflect my values?
- What obligation, fear, or expectation feels especially heavy?
- Which parts of this situation are within my influence?
- What boundary or permission do I need to consider?
- Who could offer practical support as I explore my options?
- What would greater freedom look like in everyday life?
- What small, thoughtful step can I take toward it?
Future
- What do I hope the next season of my life will include?
- Which goal feels meaningful to me, beyond others’ expectations?
- What strengths or experiences can help me move forward?
- What uncertainty or fear deserves to be named?
- What information, preparation, or support do I need?
- Which goal can be broken into a smaller next step?
- How will I recognize progress without expecting perfection?
- What will I begin this week, and when will I revisit it?
Take something with you
A quiet moment. A practical next step.
Open a reflection here, or download a worksheet to print and write on.
Make room for lament
You can bring your sorrow to God without cleaning it up first. Use any of these prompts that feel helpful. You may pause or stop whenever you need.
Name what hurts
God, today I am carrying…
Tell the truth
The part I don’t understand is…
Ask for what you need
Please meet me with…
Remember connection
Someone I can reach out to is…
Choose one gentle next step
For today, I can…
Read Psalm 13. Notice how honest sorrow and an expression of trust can share the same prayer.
Download printable PDFThe stories we carry
Invite someone you love into a conversation. Ask permission before recording or sharing their story, and let them decide what they want to tell.
A saying that stayed
What saying did you hear growing up, and what does it mean to you now?
A lesson learned
What experience taught you something you still use today?
A person remembered
Who helped shape the person you became?
A tradition treasured
What family tradition do you hope the next generation carries forward?
A word to pass on
What would you like your loved ones to remember?
Let the conversation take its time. The goal is connection, not completing every question.
Download printable PDFA conversation worth having
Choose a calm moment and a topic that feels manageable. Give each person room to speak, and pause if the conversation stops feeling respectful or safe.
Notice
One thing I appreciate about you is…
Share
Something I would like you to understand is…
Listen
What I hear you saying is… Did I understand?
Ask
What would feel supportive to you this week?
Agree
One small step we are both willing to try is…
You do not have to resolve everything in one conversation. If you need individual support, explore the counseling options.
Download printable PDFLead without running on empty
Pause before the next meeting, ministry assignment, or decision. Use these questions to consider what you are carrying and where support is needed.
Capacity
What is taking more energy than I expected?
Clarity
Which responsibility most needs my attention right now?
Boundaries
What can be delegated, delayed, or declined?
Connection
Who can offer honest counsel and practical support?
Renewal
What specific time will I protect for rest this week?
Caring for the people you serve includes taking your own capacity seriously.
Download printable PDFWhen someone is grieving
Words that make room.
Open a familiar phrase to explore a gentler way to respond.
Instead of “You need to be strong.”
Try “You don’t have to hold everything together with me.”
Allow tears, silence, and changing emotions without making them a test of strength.
Instead of “At least they lived a long life.”
Try “Their life mattered, and I know you miss them.”
Gratitude for a life and sorrow over a death can exist together.
Instead of “Everything happens for a reason.”
Try “I don’t have an answer for this, but I care about you.”
Presence does not require an explanation.
Instead of “I know exactly how you feel.”
Try “I’d like to understand what this has been like for you.”
Make room for their experience rather than assuming it matches yours.
Instead of “Let me know if you need anything.”
Try “Could I bring dinner on Tuesday, or would another day help?”
Offer specific help and give the person freedom to accept or decline.
Instead of “It’s time to move on.”
Try “I’m still here. Would you like to tell me about them?”
Continue showing up after the early wave of support has passed.
Listen and reflect
Messages for life’s real moments.
These links open the original audio purchase pages. Choose a message to view its details.
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Misuse & Abuse: Issues of Domestic Violence →
Roles People Play In Addictive Families →
Setting the Captive Counselor Free →
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