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Dear Flourishing Friend,
December is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year” But let’s be honest, it can also be one of the most overwhelming.
What if this year, you gave yourself permission to pause? To slow the hustle, soften the expectations, and nourish what truly matters?
This month’s Flourish theme is all about gentle alignment - mind, body, and spirit. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to care for your inner life with intentionality and grace, anchored in the Fruit of the Spirit. Let’s create space for what’s sacred, and step into the season not depleted - but deeply rooted.
You were created to flourish - not just in the calm, but even in the full and holy seasons. ✨
Soulful Pause & Reflection:
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Where in my life am I currently feeling stretched thin - and what is that tension trying to show me?
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What would it look like to move through this month gently - toward myself, others, and the pace I choose?
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Which daily practices (even small ones) help me return to peace, presence, and connection with God? How can I make intentional space for them?
A Prayer: "Lord, in a season that so often pulls me in many directions, slow my spirit to Your pace. Quiet the noise within and around me. Teach me to choose what nourishes my soul and aligns my heart with Yours. Grow in me gentleness toward myself and others. Strengthen me with Your peace and guide me with Your love. May my days be rooted in grace, not striving; presence, not pressure. Help me remember the true meaning of this season. I give You this month, and all that comes with it. In Jesus name, Amen."
✨ Flourish Fitness – Mind, Body & Spirit ✨
Flourish Wellness Tip: Nourish
Nourish your body and mind with simple restorative practices.
Choose gentle, grounding practices that bring you back home to yourself.
To support you, I created a simple one-page Nourish & Nurture Breath & Movement Mini Practice
Use it anytime you feel rushed, stretched, or disconnected. ✨
Download the Practice Here → {PDF}
Your breath is your first place of peace.
Blog: How to Nourish Yourself Well as the Seasons Shift
In a season that often overwhelms, discover how to pause with purpose and tend to what truly matters - your heart.
Devotional: Soulful Self-Care Before the Holiday Hustle
This devotional offers Spirit-led reflection and practical soul-care to help you flourish through the holidays.
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Cool Resource: Lectio 365 App & Guide
If your soul is craving peace, quiet reflection, and a gentle way to stay rooted in Scripture this month you will love the Lectio 365 App.
Lectio 365 offers guided morning and evening Scripture reflections that help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with God in a meaningful way. The readings are thoughtful, calming, and spirit-filled - a beautiful anchor in full or emotional seasons.
To help support your time with God this month, I’ve also included a
Gift for You
Lectio Divina Reflection Guide → (PDF)
A simple way to sit with Scripture slowly, lovingly, and intentionally.
Explore the Lectio 365 App → (App Store & Google Play)
Let this be your invitation to peace and a gentle return to God’s presence. ✨
A Note of Encouragement...
As we move through this sacred season, may you find moments to slow your pace, breathe deeply, and rest in the presence of the One who restores your soul.
Remember: you don’t have to do it all to live aligned. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause - and receive.
Let this be your invitation into peace.
Warmest wishes for a blessed and beautiful Christmas and Joyous New Year!
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In Joy,
Jen Stone-Sexton
Author, Speaker, Founder, CCLC
You were created to Flourish in mind, body & spirit.
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