Watch A Live Fret Journal Day1
Begin with Action: Listen, Feel, Write
This isn’t just a journal—it’s a multi-sensory invitation to heal. Start by pressing play on the song we’ve chosen for today. Let the melody, rhythm, and lyrics guide your heart as you write.
🎵 Song of the Day: Tell Your Heart to Beat Again – Danny Gokey
👉 Listen to the 40-Day Playlist on Apple Music »
Daily Hope Verse
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
— Romans 15:13 (NIV)
The Awakening: You Are Not Alone
As the music plays, let these words sink in:
“You’re shattered, like you’ve never been before…
The life you knew in a thousand pieces on the floor…”
Awakening means realizing you don’t have to walk this path alone. Even when the pieces feel irreparably scattered, you are not broken beyond repair. Today, awaken to the steady beat of hope—and the reminder that you are not alone.
Reflection Prompts
Where have you felt like a “dead fret”—numb, blocked, silenced? Today I wrote when I am stuck in my amygdala reactions I lose control to make the healthiest choices. I know I can stop that cycle through self love, awareness and embracing this healing journey.
What would it feel like to become a “live fret”—bright, alive, resonating with hope? I am embarking on a new career tomorrow. God gave me two different pathways and I know which one without a doubt. I start tomorrow in a new role and career and am excited to see what Gods going to do next in my life.
What one small step can you take today to reclaim your rhythm? I am taking a new job and new career path. I feel strong and independent once again. My hope is rising!
From my own notes today:
“I need to let go of lives not lived. Tears. Grief. Begin again. Tomorrow, a new job—a fresh heartbeat.”
Today’s Hope Pathway
| Hope Focus | Your Reflection |
|---|---|
| Goal | Step courageously into a new chapter |
| Pathway | Prepare inside and out—organize, dress, root yourself in confidence |
| Next Step | Walk into tomorrow’s new job as a living declaration of hope |
Gratitude & Prayer
Gratitude: Friendship—the steady hand that reminds us we’re not walking alone. I wrote today how grateful I am for friendships I have. Without certain friends God placed in my life at just the right time, I see how they provided light, peace and hope in a very dark time in my journey. I am thankful and grateful to feel my own hope rising inside!
Prayer:
“God, help me awaken to Your light today. Guide my steps, lift my heart, and remind me I am not alone.”
Yes, Lord. My light.
Closing Affirmation
💙 You belong here. Reclaim what was taken. Be seen. Be heard. Be understood.
Book Purchase Link
Walk this 40-day journey with your own copy of the journal:
👉 A Live Fret: 40 Days of Hope on Amazon
