Soul, Spirit, and Body

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth: When I turned twelve, I think I cried every day for a year—for no obvious reason. I look back on it and understand that a lot of changes were taking place in my body. But I also realize that those changes were no excuse for moodiness, mouthiness, or disrespect.

I’m still tempted to justify my sin. Maybe you can relate. As women, it’s easy to make excuses for negative moods because of where we are in our monthly cycle or other challenges such as pregnancy or menopause.

As women, we do go through seasons that are emotionally and physically difficult. But this verse from 1 Thessalonians applies during every season of life and every time of the month:

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless. . . . The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”

With Seeking Him, I’m Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.