It’s May 1, and growing up, May Day signified that spring had truly arrived. By this time, pollen has already yellowed your car, the afternoons seem a bit gentler, and you begin to think, "Maybe life is about to feel a little brighter." That’s the essence of this season. 
 
However, “Mayday" also serves as a distress call, indicating that help is needed when something is wrong. Recently, I've realized that many people are silently sending this signal. It’s not shouted out loud or dramatic, like someone yelling for help in the middle of Kroger (at least not when I was there). Instead, it's more subtle. 
 
It shows up in small moments you might almost miss. The sigh you unintentionally release, the extra pause in your car before entering, or that moment when everything seems technically okay, yet something still feels wrong. 
 
This season tends to bring that about. Schedules fill up, stress remains, and life doesn’t suddenly become easier just because it’s warmer. So, you keep going, doing what you always do, managing as best as you can. Beneath the surface, though, you sense it—you’re more exhausted than usual. You’re bearing more than you reveal. You may not pinpoint what’s wrong, only that something feels out of place. 
 
Most of us won’t say “Mayday.” We just keep going. We keep scrolling on our phones, hoping it'll fix how we feel or that working on one more task might bring peace. We show up for others, quietly running on empty. To outsiders, everything appears normal. You made it to work, church, and your kid’s practice throughout the week and smiled when needed. Yet inside, there’s a subtle signal rising, too quiet for others to notice, but enough for you to feel. 
 
This is where faith intersects with everyday life. Scripture doesn’t require you to act as if you’re okay or to have everything in order before coming to God. Instead, it welcomes your honesty—your true, unpretentious self, not the polished or “I’m fine” facade. You don’t need to be falling apart or at a breaking point to need God; you can turn to Him at any moment, before things get worse. 
 
Sometimes you just need a moment to pause and be honest, even if it’s only with Him. Life can become overwhelming when multiple challenges hit at once, and if you're in that place, you’re not alone. Many people are bearing more than they reveal while still trying to keep everything going. 
 
Here's a simple question to consider over the weekend: is there a moment when you need to say “Mayday,” even if no one else hears it? Not to fix everything or solve your entire life, but just to be honest. Often, that’s where something better begins.

If this week has felt heavier than expected, remember you don’t have to carry it alone.

We’d love to see you on Sunday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. — no pressure, just a safe space to breathe, reset, and remember you’re not alone.

At the Intersection,

Dr. Quincy Brown