A Prescription For Your Soul

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

3 John 2 ESV

Have you heard the saying, “take care of yourself and the rest will take care of itself”? There’s a lot of truth in that statement. When we’re rested, well-fed, and in good physical condition, we have the energy needed to tackle life head-on.

Or, so it would seem.

Taking care of ourselves requires more than just taking care of our physical needs. We also need to nourish our souls.

Our soul is who we are as individuals, dictating our choices, feelings, and self-image. A healthy soul is not only a key component of our overall health but our eternal salvation as well.

While it’s generally understood what makes a healthy body, here are a few ways to recognize a healthy soul.

A healthy soul is right with God, which is achieved by placing our faith in Jesus (Romans 3:22). Pray regularly and include him in all of your daily decisions.

A healthy soul is renewed by the Word of God and transformed by His Spirit (Ephesians 4:17–24). Ask the Lord to guard your heart and direct your thoughts away from selfishness, greed, and any kind of impurity or sinful desires.

A healthy soul loves God and understands all things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose for them (Romans 8:28). Trust His ways and know that his plan is at work, even when you don’t see or understand it.

And a healthy soul is joyful (Nehemiah 8:10), no matter the circumstance. If we let the day get to us, we let Satan take advantage of our situation and exploit it for his gain.

What is ONE CHANGE you could make in your life today that would improve the overall health of your soul? What’s holding you back from making that change?

Today’s author: Mark Henderson—Founder of The Inspired Legacy