Recovery is part of life, and moderation is key. When migraines insert themselves in the middle of my to-do’s, I want to compensate for missed goals by attempting to make up for everything I missed in one super woman bound; instead of allowing my body to properly recover.
As people who spend time writing, we know how quickly time passes as we pour our thoughts through our keyboards. Recently after living in a migraine malaise, I felt compelled to adopt a recovery routine.
Recovery Routine:
- Ease body into activity by doing gentle stretches.
- Rehydrate
- Rebound at intervals though the day.
- Practice the presence of God (take communion | be still | listen).
Have you forgotten that your body is now the sacred temple of the Spirit of Holiness, who lives in you? You don’t belong to yourself any longer, for the gift of God, the Holy Spirit, lives inside your sanctuary. I Corinthians 6:19 TPT.
In this, I sensed God saying: “Care for this body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. Your days are numbered by Me; how you function in those days is up to you. Choose life – be a good steward of what you’ve been given.” (A life assignment).

So, I prayed, rebounded, stretched, and rehydrated, and took communion. I felt a sense of wholeness wash over me. I remembered the broken body and shed blood of Christ for my healing, forgiveness of sins, and the thought of eternal life with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” Mark 5:34 ESV.
Faith is action. I believe that sensible temple stewardship is my part of trusting God as I recover and believe for healing. The “when” and “how” of healing is in God’s hands. After all, faith is believing in what is hoped for. When I believe, my actions follow.
I pray that today the healing touch of Jesus is yours. That if there are actions you need to take to facilitate healing, you will make them a priority. God loves you so much He gave His only Son on a cross, so that you would have opportunity to walk this life knowing His love and promises are for the here and now; and forever.
Blessings,
Jacquie ♥

So true Jacquie! We need to practice sensible stewardship with our bodies and mind. As I have matured, the need to follow a healthy lifestyle has become even more important.
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Yes. It’s alarming how easy it is to move off of a healthy lifestyle. For me it seems a constant redirection. I am grateful for His guidance and watch care.
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“So I prayed, rebounded, stretched, rehydrated and took communion … I felt a sense of wholeness wash over me.” What an awesome prescription and outcome! Thanks for writing.
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This is my joy. I’m amazed at the detail and loving interest the King of the universe has for us, His people. Thanks for stopping by, Robert. Blessings!
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Well said. I like the ways you’ve planned to return to your baseline.
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Thank you Pene’, it seems I go through seasons where starting over, and recommitting my ways is daily life. I’m thankful He guides me. Blessings!
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I hear you, I think we all slack off a wee bit, the remember to tighten the reins again.
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Amen ♥
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Awesome post Jacquie! We do need to take time to properly care for our bodies. Many of the things we rush to get done can wait. Our bodies are a temple where He dwells! That’s a mind blowing truth! 🕊
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Truly. It is beyond comprehension that the King of the universe dwells in these mortal temples without destruction, and with great healing and love! ♥♥
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Wisdom!
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Blessings Nora! I look forward to reading chapter 2 of your new book ♥
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It is important to have “me” time to rest, stretch, relax in God’s love and pray for healing.
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Who would have thought that it could be such a challenge? Blessings Jeanne ♥
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I’ve never suffered from a migraine, but I see how these guidelines can help us ease back into life after daily and sometimes weekly setbacks. I have never taken communion outside of church or with a group. When I saw communion in your list, I thought what a wonderful way to recenter.
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It is, Deb. ♥ Communion continues to draw me back in focus to Jesus. “Do this in remembrance of Me.” It is such a privilege and so intimate to receive communion at home. Blessings sweet friend!
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God bless you, too😊
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Interesting your post is about this today. I had a conversation this morning with a colleague about chronic illness and told her being a former fullback I try to push through it. She told me it’s a bad idea
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There are times I power on, but there truly is a price to be paid on the other side. I pray healing and wisdom for us all. ♥
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Wow! I’ve been thinking on stewardship of our bodies this week; and then I read this. Great post with an excellent prescription. Thanks sister Jacquie!
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My pleasure. And I appreciate your commitment to healthy living. Blessings always! ♥
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Thank you!
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