Candace Playforth

Grace filled reflections on body, mind and soul. Faith centered rhythms for peace seeking women. Walking with God. Learning out loud.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

If you’re craving peace but keep finding yourself striving, you’re not alone.

I write about body, mind, and soul from the middle of real life — faith lived slowly, imperfectly, and with grace.

This is a place for reflection, honesty, and small rhythms that help us come back to God and ourselves.

I’m glad you’re here.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

By the end of the week, I’m often tempted to measure how I did.

Today, I’m choosing to notice where God carried me instead.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

I used to think faith meant having things figured out.

These days, it looks more like staying close to God in the unanswered places.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

Midweek is often when I realize I’ve drifted into doing things alone again.

Today feels like a good time to pause and remember God is already here.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

I’m paying attention to how my body feels before I decide what I should do next.

That small pause is teaching me more than I expected.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

As this week begins, I’m holding onto the reminder that God isn’t asking us to start strong — just to stay close.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@LysaTerKeurst This reminds me of one of my favorite phrases: Praise Him in the hallway. I find myself needing to follow those words often!

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@LewisHowes Raising chickens 🐓❤️

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

I don’t always need a better plan to end the week well.

Sometimes I just need more patience with myself — and a little grace.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@LysaTerKeurst Personalizing scripture is so powerful. Thank you for this reminder 💜

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I’m noticing my stress level increases more by how I talk to myself than by what’s actually on my plate.

Let’s remember that gentleness usually helps more than pressure does.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@ScottRoberts Love God. Love others.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

By the middle of the week, I can usually tell when I’ve been trying to carry more than God ever asked me to.

I’m practicing handing some of it back today.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@LewisHowes Faith. Grace. Peace.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

If this week feels heavy before it even begins, remember that God meets us in the messy middle — not waiting until we get it all together.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@LysaTerKeurst He is truly the solution for anything and everything 💜. Thank you for this much needed reminder today.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

I don’t always notice when I’ve shifted from living to managing.

Moments like this help me come back to myself.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@DaystarJoni Slowing down and focusing on Him has always been a struggle for me. I’m so easily distracted by all the things but really trying to follow His lead right now. It’s changing me. Thank you for this reminder.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

I can usually tell how my day is going by how quickly I start rushing myself.

Slowing down is still the hardest and kindest practice I know.

[Candace Playforth @essentialslady]

@ElevationChurch What a beautiful distinction. I’ve gotten these two confused many times over the years.

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@LysaTerKeurst I love the word unswervingly in this verse. It’s so visual for me.