Cultivated Culture
Health is cultivated weeding out the trauma dealt.
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.”
3 John 1:2
When John prays for the soul, he’s not picturing a ghost inside the body waiting to escape.
That idea comes more from Plato than the prophets.
In Scripture, the soul (nephesh/psyche) is the whole you — body, breath, emotions, relationships, life before God. To be well in soul means every part of life is aligned under His reign.
The Greek word John uses (euodoomai) means “to have a good journey.”
It’s not about chasing riches or perfect health — it’s about walking a path where your outer life reflects the inner health of your soul.
When the soul is sick, the body and mind carry the weight.
But when the soul is rooted in Christ—even in suffering—life flourishes in a deeper way.
Don’t let culture estimate your wealth.
Its scale is broken, with an off-balanced view of reality.
It counts what you collect;
The Kingdom of God counts who you’re becoming.
Health is cultivated weeding out the trauma dealt.
Cultivation isn’t just planting seeds; it’s pulling weeds:
Lies that suffocate truth.
Habits that choke growth.
Wounds that spread when ignored.
And since culture comes from cultivation, the question is: what are you growing?
Weeds left alone build a culture of greed, fear, and comparison.
But surrendered to God’s hand, even soil scarred by trauma can grow forgiveness, peace, and love.
That’s not prosperity. That’s not perfection.
That’s kingdom culture.
wholeness cultivated here and now.
Reflection
What weeds need to be pulled so new growth can come?
Where have you let culture’s scoreboard define your worth?
What would it look like if the kingdom of God shaped your culture — at home, at work, in your friendships?
Prayer
Lord, thank You that You care for my whole self — body, mind, spirit, and relationships.
Pull up the weeds of trauma, lies, and fear.
Cultivate my life so faith, peace, and love can grow.
Let the culture I carry reflect Your kingdom,
here and now, on earth as it is in heaven.
In Jesus’ Name, Amén.
