The world talks a lot about self-care. Most often, it is presented as indulgence, escape, or the pursuit of comfort. Take a break. Treat yourself. Protect your peace. I do believe that rest and healthy boundaries are important, but biblical self-care goes deeper.

In one of the most sacred and pivotal moments in history, it was the women who came. They had followed Jesus. They had ministered to Him. They had stayed when others fled. They stood near the cross, watching, grieving, risking their own safety simply to remain near Him. Their devotion did not diminish when things became costly or unclear.

As followers of Christ, we’re called to bear fruit, to live lives that produce evidence of God’s work in us and through us. The fruit of our lives should point others back to Him.

There are a lot of voices telling us what is true. What to believe. What to expect. What matters most. Scripture brings us back to something unchanging: God’s Word is trustworthy and true.