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

Click here 👉 Mindset Renewal Prayer Challenge.

🎶Song of the Week

    “You’re Gonna Be OK”. 

Let this song be your soundtrack for healing.  

🎧 Listen as you pray, journal, or reflect.  

🔗 You’re Gonna Be OK by Brian & Jenn Johnson on Spotify.