Why God Cares About Self Care - Encouragements for Pursuing Wellness

So many things in life demand our attention that sometimes we forget about our physical health. Hey, I've been there, so I know. But today, I am stepping back and talking about the importance of prioritizing our physical health. Not because we need to measure up to some standard. But because our bodies have such inherent value. As a Christian, I talk about how God values our bodies and wants us to take care of ourselves.

In this podcast, I also celebrate the invisible work being done by those who are seriously chronically ill or in pain. It does not always feel like a glamorous lifestyle. But it is worthy work done to honor a worthy body. Keep it up, my friend. 

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My Reading: "Why God Cares About Self Care" by Elizabeth Hayashi

Scripture References:

• "Don't grow weary in doing good..." Galatians 6:9
• "Consider it all joy..." James 1:2-4
• "He trains my hands for battle..." Psalm 18:34
• "Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..." Romans 1:2
• "You are altogether beautiful, my love..." Song of Solomon 4:7
• "He brings forth food from the earth..." Psalm 104:14-15
• The verse about Jesus wanting the resurrected girl to eat... Mark 5:43
• The verse about Paul telling his mentee to care for his stomach... 1 Timothy 5:23
• "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
• The accounts of Jesus death as referenced in my essay are Matthew 27:32-36; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-56; and John 19
• "I am fearfully and wonderfully made..." Psalm 139:14

Music Credit: Kate Kody, "Butterfly;" all rights protected under the Creative Commons License; minor changes made to the length of the track.