Nourishing Yourself During a Busy Season

This season can drain you if you’re not careful. But nourishing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s stewardship.

Jesus cared for His soul deeply.

He prayed often. He rested often. He withdrew often.

📖 “Very early in the morning… Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”

— Mark 1:35

If Jesus needed rest, friend… so do we.

💛  3 Ways to Nourish Your Whole Self This Week

1. Nourish Your Mind

Replace anxious thoughts with truth.

Dr. Porter calls this Thought Redirecting — noticing the lie and replacing it with Scripture.

Lie: “I can’t handle this.”

Truth: “I can do all things through Christ.” (Philippians 4:13)

2. Nourish Your Body

Simple, doable rhythms:

• hydrate early

• walk 10–20 minutes

• stretch

• prioritize sleep

• eat foods that help you feel clear and energized

3. Nourish Your Spirit

Choose a 3-minute morning ritual:

• one worship song

• one Scripture

• one simple prayer
  “Jesus, lead my entire day.”

This transforms everything.

💛 Scriptures for Nourishment

📖 “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

— Jeremiah 31:25

📖 “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

— Nehemiah 8:10

📖 “He restores my soul.”

— Psalm 23:3

✍️ Journaling Prompt

What is one way I can nourish my mind, body, or spirit each morning to stay grounded in God’s peace?

💛 A Gentle Closing

Your health matters to God. Your emotions matter to God. Your rest matters to God.

Nourish yourself so you can walk into December with joy instead of exhaustion.