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The Faithful Strand: Growing in Faith, Living with Intention

The hardest part of resting

Published 7 days ago • 5 min read
 
Fine Natural Hair & Faith * Sunday Edition
The Faithful Strand
Natural Hair Care with faith as the foundation and intention as the guide
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Sunday, November 1, 2026 Vol. 2    Issue 44

Resting is harder than it sounds when your mind won't stop working.

You can take an entire day off and still feel worn out because your mind never stopped going through everything that needs to get done. But here's what I've learned: rest is about more than stepping away from work. It's also about trusting God with what remains unfinished.

In Today's Issue:

→ Why a day off can still leave you worn out

→ What made this wash day a good one

→ One question to take to God before taking on another responsibility

Stage: STEWARDSHIP
 
FOR YOUR FEED  
 

This Week's Featured Read

Sabbath Rest: What Nearly a Year of Trying Has Taught Me

Sabbath Rest: A Cozy Reflection Corner

Between working a full-time job, running a side business, and caring for my special needs son, there's always something demanding my attention. Even when I'm not physically working, my mind is often thinking about what needs to get done next.

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TREASURE THIS

Rest and Trust

Are You Trying to Handle What Only God Can?

Have you ever taken a day off but spent most of it thinking about everything you still need to do?

I've been there. The to-do list keeps running through your mind, and before you know it, you've spent your day off worrying about things you can't even control.

Psalm 127:2 reminds us that it's pointless to wear ourselves out with anxious toil because God gives rest to those He loves.

That doesn't mean our responsibilities disappear. We still have work to do, decisions to make, and people depending on us. But there's a difference between doing our part and trying to control the outcome.

Take those concerns to God in prayer. Do what He's given you to do today, and trust Him with what you cannot accomplish or control.

"Start with God, then start on your list."
 
WASH DAY NOTES  
 

From My Hair This Week

Well, That Was a Good Wash Day!

I have to give Michelle credit. She came prepared this weekend.

First, she treated me to Olaplex Nos. 0, 3, and 8. Then she pulled out the Volumizing Blow Dry Mist, and let me tell you, that was a good decision. I was noticeably smoother after that!

But the real surprise? That WavyTalk Pro Steam Straightening Brush. By the time she finished, I was looking like I'd just left the salon!

Okay, my ends held on to a little texture, but everything else? Smooth, soft, and looking GOOD.

My freshly straightened hair with my grays on display

Wash Day Verdict: The WavyTalk Pro understood the assignment!
 

PEN 2 PAPER

What unfinished responsibility has been taking up too much space in my thoughts? What would it look like to trust God with it today?

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

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Many Blessings,

Michelle

Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith

Ordained Evangelist & Natural Hair Coach
Founder, Fine Natural Hair & Faith

The Framework

IDENTITY instead of comparison.

STEWARDSHIP instead of striving.

CLARITY instead of confusion.

CONSISTENCY instead of starting over.

Because your hair journey was never meant to be a cycle of frustration. It can be an act of faith, wisdom, and intentional care.
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