Relaxed: Walk With the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing
A Lesson in Peace, Presence, and Simple Living on the Homestead
Life on a small farm is full of rhythms. Feeding animals, checking the garden, tending to the orchard, fixing fences, grooming horses, and finding joy in the simplest things. But if we’re honest, it can also be filled with worry. There’s always something. Weather, water bills, predators, pasture health, the next vet visit, or simply the weight of being responsible for so many living beings.
That’s why Megan Fate Marshman’s book, Relaxed: Walk with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing, hit me right in the heart. It’s a message for anyone who feels responsible, stretched thin, or burdened by the “what ifs”, which is basically every homesteader, farmer, and caregiver I know.
A Quick Synopsis
In her book, Marshman invites readers into a deeper relationship with God, the One who genuinely isn’t worried about a thing. She uses personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement to remind us that we’re not called to carry the world on our backs.
The core message?
Walk with God, not ahead of Him. Rest in Him, not in yourself. Trust His care more than your own control.
It’s about aligning your heart with the One who sees further than you, loves deeper than you, and holds every detail you can’t possibly manage.
Big Takeaways
1. Worry is a sign we’re trying to carry things alone
Marshman gently shows that our worries reveal where we’ve forgotten we’re not the shepherd, we’re the sheep.
2. God’s presence changes everything
Not because our circumstances magically change, but because we change. We shift from striving to resting.
3. Peace is learned by walking slowly with God
Not running. Not hustling. Not frantic fixing.
Walking.
4. The goal isn’t to “feel less fear,” but to “know Him more”
Fear fades as trust grows.
How This Applies to Farm & Homestead Life
On the farm, there’s always “one more thing.” Something breaks. Something gets sick. Something needs water. Something needs feeding. Something needs protecting.
But this book reframes it beautifully:
- When we care for our animals, we can remember the God who cares for us.
- When we walk the land, we can slow down enough to walk with Him too.
- When we face unexpected challenges, we can choose trust over panic.
- When we practice simple living, we’re practicing a spiritual discipline. Letting go of excess so our hearts can be more present.
Farm life isn’t just chores. It’s a classroom for learning dependence, trust, and peace.
And truly, God is not worried about a thing. Imagine living like that’s true.
Practical Ways to Implement This Today
Here are gentle steps, farm-tested and faith-approved:
Start your morning by naming your worries.
Then hand them over. Say, “God, You care more than I do. Walk with me today.”
Walk your property slowly.
Even five minutes. Let your steps match His peace.
Practice “one small surrender.”
Choose one thing you can stop controlling:
– the perfect garden
– the spotless house
– the worry about finances
– the fear of what might happen
Let God hold it instead.
When you care for your animals, remember how God cares for you.
With patience. With gentleness. With protection. With love.
Create pockets of peace in your day.
A quiet cup of coffee. Sitting in the pasture. Listening to the horses breathe. Watching the chickens scratch. Let these be your reminders of God’s steady presence.
Want to Dive Deeper?
If you’re craving more peace, more grounding, and more trust in God’s care, Megan Fate Marshman’s book is a beautiful guide.
Click here to order Relaxed: Walk With the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing
Prefer Kindle? Click here for an immediately downloadable Kindle version.
It’s one of those books you’ll read twice. Once for the message, and once to breathe it in deeper.
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