Love has a Battery
Click audio to listenDay 3 – Wellness Wednesday
Scripture:
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." —Galatians 6:9
Devotional Thought
We often picture love as endless, unstoppable, unconditional—and in the spiritual sense, it is. God’s love never runs out. But your capacity to express that love? That has limits.
Because love has a battery.
You are a vessel of God’s love, but you’re also a human being with a nervous system, muscles, hormones, and energy levels. And when your battery is drained—by stress, by lack of rest, by poor nutrition or overcommitment—your love gets quieter. Your patience gets shorter. Your empathy fades.
This isn’t a spiritual failure. It’s a physical warning.
Even Jesus, the embodiment of perfect love, withdrew to rest. He paused to pray. He slept through storms. He knew: love requires energy. Love costs something. And that’s why your wellness matters.
You don’t just need to be full of love—you need to be charged enough to deliver it.
Today, ask yourself not just how you’re loving, but how you’re living. Are you getting enough sleep to listen well? Are you eating food that helps or hinders your mood? Are you moving your body in ways that stir gratitude instead of guilt?
You can’t give your best to the people God placed in your life if you are constantly running on fumes.
Today, don’t just protect your schedule—protect your strength.
Because when you care for your body, you’re not stepping away from your calling— you’re making sure you’re strong enough to carry it.
Our prayer today,
Father God,
Thank You for calling me to love deeply, to give generously, and to serve faithfully. But today I confess there are times I get tired.
Not because I don’t want to love, but because I haven’t always slowed down long enough to be filled.
Forgive me for neglecting the body You gave me—the vessel You chose to carry Your love.
Help me to rest without guilt. To move with intention. To nourish myself as an act of worship,
Teach me that saying “yes” to wellness is not saying “no” to my calling—it’s saying “yes” to being able to sustain it.
Today, I return to You, not as a machine but as a temple.
I ask you to fill me again. Charge me again. Not just for today, but for the long haul.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Movement Options
Mobility-Friendly Option: Seated Energizer Routine (5 to 7 Minutes)
Seated March or Knee Lifts: 1 to 2 minutes
Arm Reaches Across the Body: 1 minute
Shoulder Rolls and Chest Openers: 2 minutes
Seated Twist and Deep Breathing: 2 minutes
You do not need to move fast to move with faith.
Active Option: Strength and Endurance Flow (10 to 15 Minutes)
Warm-up Walk or March in Place: 2 minutes
Bodyweight Strength Circuit: 2 rounds of
10 squats or sit-to-stands
10 push-ups (wall, knees, or floor)
30 second plank hold
Cool Down: Gentle stretching and deep breathing
Build strength today so your body can show up for love tomorrow.
Nutrition Focus: Fuel for Energy
Balanced Meals: Choose combinations of lean protein, healthy fat, and slow-digesting carbs (examples: eggs and avocado, grilled chicken and quinoa, Greek yogurt and berries)
Avoid Sugar Spikes: Limit processed sugar and refined carbs that cause energy crashes
Stay Consistent: Eat every 3 to 4 hours to stabilize energy and mood
What you eat is not just about appearance—it is preparation for how well you can love, lead, and live.