Alisha Headley

Spiritual growth does not always feel dramatic, but God is still working beneath the surface. This devotional invites you to trust His patient transformation and rest in the truth that He is making you new in Christ.

Now more than ever, we are investing our time and money in things such as workout regimens, Botox, massages, manicures, pedicures, diet pills, athletic attire, therapy, life coaching, and all kinds of wellness apps on our phones. We do this all in an effort to improve the love we have for ourselves, right? Self-care is a fancy way of saying to put yourself first or love yourself by caring for yourself first.

If you google how to love yourself, you will find endless articles on this topic. Google searches for self-care and self-care products have increased 250% since 2017. Self-care has become a 450 billion dollar market, whereas less than a decade ago, it only had an estimated value of $10 billion. The internet and social media play a massive part in this.

The world may promote us loving ourselves as there is a lot of emphasis on always caring for ourselves first and foremost. But as Christians, we must ask whether the Bible actually says anything about self-care.

Growing up, I always considered the Bible to be rather boring. Parts of it intrigued me as I learned the most popular stories: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Ark. And then of course fast forward to the New testament where we learn that Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem to a virgin named Mary, only to die on the cross for us and save us all from eternal destruction. 

Let’s face it though, some books are more fun to read than others, right? 

However, when I began deepening my faith by seeking out the depths of Scripture, I realized that the Bible is alive and there is so much more to it than I ever imagined. It is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12). It’s a book that may be over 2,700 years old, but its message is timeless. The more we study it, the more God’s words will begin to sink into the core of who we are. 

God has placed every book, even the so-called boring ones, in the Bible for a reason. There isn’t a section of the Bible that God doesn’t want you to study and meditate on. 

Many books, chapters, and verses get overlooked in the Bible by Christians. 

In fact, here are 10 books of the Bible most Christians don’t read enough, but should consider. Let’s allow these less than popular books to speak into our hearts today in a new way. Ask the Lord to open your eyes and heart to as He reveals His purpose in placing these books in the Bible.

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The end of a month often brings reflection, gratitude, and sometimes regret. This nightly prayer invites you to lay down every burden, trust God’s faithfulness, and begin the next season with renewed peace and confidence in Christ.

When you feel tired, discouraged, or unsure how to keep going, Hebrews 10 reminds you that you are not holding on alone. Jesus is faithful, near, and strong enough to carry you through.

In 2 Corinthians 5:7, we’re reminded of a foundational truth:
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”

That sounds simple—until you have to live it.

Because living by faith means trusting God when you can’t see what He’s doing.

It means believing in growth before it becomes visible.

The devotional paints a powerful picture through nature:

Before spring arrives, something important is happening underground.

Roots are stretching deeper.
Seeds are breaking open.
Life is forming—completely unseen.

And when the time is right, what was hidden begins to bloom.

When life feels unfair, and comparison starts to steal your peace, Psalm 73 brings you back to the one place where your perspective can be restored ...God’s presence.

You don’t have to wait until the blessing comes to give thanks. Here’s a prayer to help you meet God in the middle of the ache and find hope right now.

Today’s verse reminds us that the true everlasting, fully satisfying, that will never leave us hungry is from Heaven and that is Jesus.

Let’s begin to take those small steps of faith, knowing that every step, big or small, matters in His Kingdom. My heart longs for the day to see my risen Savior say to me, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

We don’t have to walk through this Christmas season alone with a heavy, broken heart. We can harness ourselves to Jesus and let Him carry the load of our heavy hearts. 

Have you ever spoken your mind to your spouse, and the words you spoke led to arguments? Have there been times that you wish you could take back your words?

We can’t decipher what is a lie if we don’t know the truth, and the truth is found in the Word of God.