Day 34

Soul Care
People are very concerned about caring for their bodies. We regularly hear all about what to feed our bodies, how to clean our bodies, how to enhance our bodies, how to exercise our bodies, and on and on. Body care is important to us.

This past Saturday, I attended a Group Life Conference in the area. One of the speakers talked about the importance of a healthy soul—Soul Care. Just as we can neglect our body care, we can also neglect our soul care. I think many of us do that.

How much time do we give to feeding our souls? Is it a Sunday thing? A few minutes a day thing? How do I receive from God? Is it enough to keep my soul alive and well or is my soul starving? These questions are from the Conference session.

In considering these questions, I was feeling very thankful for the Soul Revolution. My Soul Care is looking much better than it used to. Whew! I know connecting with God more throughout the day is feeding my soul. A lot of what I read about in my Soul Revolution book is about soul care. This week we read about how the “things” we keep hidden can effect or even cause our unhealthy behaviors and sin patterns. We are challenged to bring these things out into God’s light by doing a “Full Spiritual Inventory”. (details on page 163). I admit it is intimidating and definitely challenging. My first reaction was resistance, but I did it. It wasn’t as hard as I thought. As I began, one thought brought up another and another. As I considered the given categories (resentments, fears, moral behaviors, pride and selfishness and relational/emotional struggles) my page was filling up. I didn’t know I had so many things hidden and needing to be brought to God. And I’m sure there’s more, but it’s a starting place. I have never done this before, and I can see the benefits already. I think my soul is better groomed than it was before. Praise God! Thank you, God, for the opportunity to take better care of my soul through Soul Revolution. I’m looking forward to learning more about Soul Care in the remaining weeks. I hope you are too.
Joan