You checked the news this morning before you'd even had a coffee - and now you can't look away, even though it's exhausting you. This 5-minute devotional is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the noise of the world right now.

In today's video, Rob Westwood-Payne opens Proverbs 3:5-6 and Habakkuk 3:17-18 to find one small word that quietly reframes everything - and a single daily practice that helps you find solid ground again.

What you'll take away:

- What the Hebrew word for "trust" actually means (it's not what you'd expect)
- Why the word "yet" is the grammar of faith
- What Julian of Norwich knew during the Black Death that still speaks today
- One 10-second practice to try before you next check the news

This is Day 5 of the series "Wisdom for Real Life" - exploring Proverbs 3.

⏱ Timestamps
0:00 - You can't put the phone down
0:43 - The key verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
1:02 - What "trust" really means in Hebrew
1:42 - Habakkuk's extraordinary response
2:34 - The grammar of faith - one small word
2:51 - Julian of Norwich and the Black Death
3:17 - What Proverbs is really offering
3:32 - Your one small holy step
4:04 - Living it out at work and school
4:25 - Question for the comments
4:40 - Closing prayer

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Overwhelmed by the News? One Word Changes Everything | Habakkuk 3:17-18 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Friday 26 June 2026

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