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Self-Care: Rise from Pain, Walk in Purpose



Theme: 

Turning Pain into Purpose
  

Spotlight:
Jaclyn Fortier – Navy Veteran & Counselor



💬 Scriptural Foundation
    "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."  
— Romans 8:28.





🌺 God doesn’t waste pain. He repurposes it for healing, for ministry, for purpose.


📜Resilience Story: Jaclyn Fortier
    Jaclyn Fortier served in the U.S. Navy and faced deep emotional wounds after her service. But instead of hiding her pain, she transformed it into a platform for healing. Today, she’s a licensed counselor and national speaker, helping others confront trauma with faith and courage.

À Mental health matters—it starts with your mindset.

Her story reminds us that healing isn’t just personal—it’s communal. When we rise, we lift others.


📊Mental Health Insight
    - 🧠 Veterans are twice as likely to experience PTSD and depression  
- 🗣️ Speaking openly about mental health reduces stigma and increases recovery rates  
- 💬 Faith-based counseling has shown higher resilience outcomes in trauma survivors


🥀Quote Graphic
    Quote:
 “Mental health matters—it starts with your mindset.”  

Visual Concept: 
    Spotlight beam over a microphone, with a journal and cross in the background  

Color Palette: 
    Deep navy, soft gold, warm neutrals.


🎧Guided Prayer Audio Idea   

“Purposeful Healing”
Take 2 minutes to breathe and reflect. Let God speak purpose into your pain.  

👉 “You are not broken—you are becoming.”

Includes 7 deep breaths to center the soul and invite healing.


🌻Devotional Reflection
    Title: Purpose in the Pain  
Pain doesn’t disqualify us—it prepares us. Jaclyn’s story is a reminder that God can use even the darkest chapters to write a testimony of light.


✨Journaling Prompt
    What part of your story might God be asking you to share for someone else’s healing?


📣Engagement Strategy

    📍Poll: 
“What helps you shift your mindset during hard times?”  
A: Prayer 
B:Talking to someone 
C: Worship 
D: Journaling.


⛱️Mini Testimony Prompt
    Tell us about a moment when God used your struggle to help someone else.


🥀Prayer Challenge
    Join our 3-day mindset renewal challenge:  
- Day 1: Surrender  
- Day 2: Identity  
- Day 3: Calling  
Each day includes a scripture, journaling prompt, and short prayer.


🛐 Closing Prayer
    Lord, use our wounds to bring healing. Turn our trials into testimonies. Help us walk boldly in the purpose You’ve placed within us. Amen.


🪻Share Your Story
    Use #MyResilienceStory and #GlobalAltarStories to share how God turned your pain into purpose.


🚳Featured Post
      3 Days Mindset Renewal Prayer Challenge begin now.

Day 1: Surrender



🎶Song of the Week
    “You’re Gonna Be OK”. 
Let this song be your soundtrack for healing.  
🎧 Listen as you pray, journal, or reflect.  

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