Soul Care

Soul Care for Christian Women: Resting in Grace, Not Performance

Soul care is not a luxury—it’s stewardship. For Christian women, especially those navigating homemaking, motherhood, a women's ministry or dealing with stress, anxiety and/or mental health challenges, the call to care for the soul is not about striving. It’s about resting in the finished work of Christ, rightly divided.

🌿 What Is Soul Care?

Soul care, as taught by Adrienne Jason through Grace Living, is the gentle tending of our inner life—our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual posture—through the lens of grace. It’s not self-help. It’s not hustle. It’s the quiet, scriptural invitation to:

Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Ephesians 4:23)
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts (Colossians 3:15)

Adrienne’s approach is deeply rooted in the Mid-Acts Pauline doctrine, which emphasizes the distinct dispensation of grace revealed to Paul (Ephesians 3:2), and the believer’s identity in Christ—not in Israel’s covenants, law, or performance.

📖 Soul Care Through Right Division

The Mid-Acts perspective teaches us to rightly divide the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15), understanding that our spiritual nourishment comes primarily from Paul’s epistles. This means our soul care is not based on striving to fulfill Old Testament laws or seeking signs and wonders. Instead, it’s grounded in:

The assurance of salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9)
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit as our comforter (Romans 8:26)
The sufficiency of Christ’s finished work (Colossians 2:10)

Adrienne often reminds women that we are not spiritual Israel—we are the Body of Christ. Our soul care must reflect that truth. We are not waiting for kingdom promises; we are living in the liberty of grace.

🪻 Gentle Practices for Soul Stewardship

Soul care is not a checklist—it’s a rhythm. Here are some grace-filled practices Adrienne encourages:

Scripture Writing: Meditate on verses like Romans 8:1 (“There is therefore now no condemnation…”) and Galatians 5:1 (“Stand fast therefore in the liberty…”).
Affirmation Cards: Remind yourself of truths like “I am complete in Christ” (Colossians 2:10) and “I am accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6).
Quiet Journaling: Reflect on your identity in Christ, not your performance. Ask, “What does grace look like in my life today?”
Gentle Homemaking: Steward your home with peace, not pressure. Let your homemaking reflect the rest you have in Christ.
Healing Music and Gentle Guided Christian Meditations: Adrienne’s Soul Care podcast often highlights gospel hymns, instrumental worship, breath prayers and guided Christian meditations as balm for weary hearts.

💌 Encouragement for the Weary Woman

If you feel overwhelmed, lonely, or spiritually dry, remember: you are not forgotten. You are not failing. You are not under law, but under grace (Romans 6:14). Adrienne’s teachings remind us that soul care is not about fixing ourselves—it’s about beholding Christ.

“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.” —Colossians 2:10 (KJB)

Let that truth settle deep. You are complete. Not when you do more. Not when you feel better. Right now, in Him.

🌸 Practical Soul Care for Christian Women

A gentle guide to tending your spirit in the dispensation of grace

1. 🕯️ Scripture Writing with Purpose

Choose verses from Paul’s epistles that affirm your identity in Christ. Write them slowly, prayerfully, and reflectively. Examples:

Romans 8:1 — “There is therefore now no condemnation…”

Ephesians 1:6 — “Accepted in the beloved.” Let the act of writing become a devotional rhythm, not a task.

2. 🌿 Breath Prayers and Quiet Affirmations

Throughout the day, whisper short breath prayers rooted in truth:

“Jesus, I rest in You.”
“I am complete in Christ.” (Colossians 2:10) These gentle phrases help regulate your nervous system and anchor your thoughts in grace.

3. 🪻 Guided Christian Meditation

Use visualizations like Adrienne’s sunflower field meditation to help you rest in God’s spiritual provision.

Picture walking in a peaceful place while thinking over Bible verses.
Listen to affirmations like “My God shall supply all your need…” regarding our spiritual provision in Christ (Philippians 4:19).

4. 📖 Grace-Based Journaling

Instead of venting or spiraling, journal with prompts like:

“What does grace look like in my life today?”
“How am I stewarding my emotions with truth?” Let your journaling reflect your spiritual liberty, not your emotional burdens.