When it feels like your nervous system is in charge, “mind over matter” motivation isn’t always useful. But God’s word tells us that mind renewal will transform us!

For this week’s #MondayMindRenewal post, I’m sharing a verse highlighted by Rest for Your Soul author Wendy Blight, as well as what she had to say in her book about the healing benefits of meditating on God’s word:

“These words are God’s written prescription from our Great Physician,” Wendy writes in Chapter One. “He prescribes them for our health and healing, physically and spiritually. There is no more powerful medication on this earth than the living, active, penetrating Word of God. Nothing lifts a worn, weary, worried soul more than God’s promises!”

I’m in Week 3 of the Proverbs 31 Ministries Rest for Your Soul Online Bible Study based on Wendy’s new book, and I’m learning so much about what it means to meditate on God’s word and why it’s a vital first step in restoring peace and calm to your body, soul, and spirit.

And that is just the beginning! Wendy’s study examines the sacred practices of solitude, silence, and prayer—habits that will shift your perspective when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

There’s still time to join me for this study and follow the weekly online articles shared on Study Central: Find it online here.

I’ll be sharing more about what I’m learning from Wendy as I walk through this study in the weeks to come. I will also include some of her personal key verses from the book for Monday Mind Renewal. Stay tuned!