Sometimes it feels like the world is falling apart, and you can’t look away. You scroll, you hear, you see—and it all piles up. War. Injustice. People hurting. If you’re someone who feels it all in your bones, you’ve probably wondered:
How do I care without totally crashing out?

Let’s talk about that.

Feeling Everything All At Once

As a missionary kid, you’ve likely seen more than most people your age. Maybe you’ve watched poverty up close or heard grown-ups debate politics and religion nonstop. Maybe you’ve felt the ache to help everyone. But caring deeply doesn’t mean you have to carry it all.

Trying to hold the whole world’s pain will leave you drained, anxious, and convinced nothing will ever change. That doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re human.

Even Jesus needed breaks. He took time alone, hung out with friends, and stepped away to pray. His compassion didn’t make him unbreakable. It made him real.

Staying Grounded When It’s Heavy

You don’t have to pretend you don’t care. You need rhythms that help you stay steady. Here are a few:

Rest Like You Mean It
Turn off your phone. Go outside. Breathe. You are more than what you do for others.

Pick Your Battles
You can’t fix everything. Focus on one cause that matters to you, take small steps, and take them with others.

Search for Good Vibes
Hope doesn’t usually trend. Notice the good stuff. Share it. Celebrate it.

Talk to Your People
When you feel overwhelmed, tell someone safe. Let them remind you you’re not alone.

Honor Your Limits
Rest isn’t lazy. Sabbath is resistance. You’re not God—and you don’t have to be.

You’re Not Alone

When the chaos feels nonstop, remember: you don’t have to carry the world. Just your part of it. And even then, God is carrying it with you. God also continues to provide you with community, people, and support. Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it! Sometimes the best ways God shows up and provides relief is through the presence and patience of others. 

Keep loving. Keep hoping. Keep resting. Keep asking for help—so you don’t crash out.

Inspired by the writings of Benjamin Cremer.