When life presses a little harder than usual, this Soul Seconds episode reminds you of the steady, unfailing strength found in Isaiah 41:10. Through memories of a youth group, a hospital room, and moments of deep personal weakness, Jan shares how God’s righteous right hand has upheld her again and again — and how it can hold you, too. If your heart feels heavy today, this is your reminder: you are not alone, and you are not forgotten. Take this moment with you… and keep living forward.

It was either good or bad, or somewhere in between. Chin up and keep moving, either way.

God never asks you to be harsh with yourself.

The noise of life may be keeping from hearing God.

If you are overwhelmed and stretched thin, this reminder is for you.

A reminder that faith isn’t about being strong. God meets you exactly where your strength ends.

A simple, quiet moment to pause and breathe. If your soul feels rushed today, come take a gentle breath with me.

Welcome in. I’m Jan Murray, and this is Soul Seconds—short, quiet moments of hope, faith, and encouragement for a world that rarely slows down.

This introduction shares the heart behind the series: why I’m doing it, who it’s meant to serve, and how even one gentle minute can help steady your footing when life feels heavy or even when things are going well.

You’ll hear how Philippians 4:13 has anchored me through some of the hardest seasons, and how a line from Helen Keller that my eighth graders studied reminded me that overcoming is part of every story. This moment is simply an invitation — a quiet space to breathe, to reset, and to remember that hope still rises.

If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, grateful, or somewhere in between—you’re in the right place.

You matter more than you know. Take a moment and keep moving forward.