God, Give Me Today Offers a Compassionate Faith-Centered Response to Anxiety and Depression

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jan. 10, 2026 - PRLog -- As anxiety and depression continue to surge across all age groups, a new devotional is offering something many faith-based resources have historically avoided: permission to struggle without spiritual shame.

God, Give Me Today, a daily devotional by writer and editor Trish Stukbauer, speaks directly to readers navigating anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion—particularly those who still believe in God but no longer trust easy answers.

Rather than prescribing positivity or urging readers to "pray harder," God, Give Me Today meets people where they are. Each entry is grounded in Scripture, followed by honest reflection, a short prayer, and space for quiet response—designed for days when faith feels fragile and strength is in short supply.

"This book wasn't written for people who have figured it out," Stukbauer said. "It was written for people who wake up already tired, already anxious, already wondering how to get through the day—and who still want to believe God is present in that."

Mental health experts and clergy alike have noted a growing disconnect between lived emotional experience and the language often used in religious spaces. God, Give Me Today responds to that gap with restraint and respect, avoiding platitudes while remaining theologically grounded.

The devotional arrives at a time when:

• Anxiety and depression diagnoses continue to rise nationwide
• Faith leaders report increased pastoral care needs related to mental health
• Readers are seeking spiritually rooted resources that acknowledge clinical and emotional realities

Stukbauer, who has written extensively on grief, caregiving, and emotional resilience, brings a calm, steady voice shaped by both professional experience and personal loss. Her approach does not promise quick healing—but it does offer companionship.

"Some days, faith looks like trust," she said. "Other days, it looks like survival. God, Give Me Today is about honoring both."

God, Give Me Today is available now through Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G71YQ36G?ref=sp_email and is suitable for individual readers, small groups, counseling referrals, and church care ministries.