Christian living

I have a question for you...If someone were to imitate your lifestyle, where would their health be?How would they look & feel physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually? Would they be stronger, more peaceful, more active & more joyful? Or would they be worn down, anxious, not sleeping well, sedentary & disconnected from God?If that thought brings a little conviction, that's okay! The Holy Spirit convicts. Satan condemns.

Did you know that healthy eating is both a spiritual & physical act of stewardship?The Bible reminds us to practice moderation, gratitude & recognize that food is a gift from God. “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31Yes, even what you eat!

When you're constantly doing, rushing from one thing to the next & always on the go, you're putting yourself at risk for burnout. You're likely overstressed, under-rested & potentially even spiritually malnourished!Here's something I want you to really think about...BUSYNESS ISN'T BIBLICAL!The Bible values rest, stillness & peaceful living. Even Jesus intentionally withdrew from the hustle & bustle to spend time in prayer, and He encouraged His disciples to do the same.In Mark 6:30-32, the disciples had just returned from their ministry tour & were excitedly telling Jesus everything they had done and taught. There were so many people coming and going that they didn't even have time to eat!

Spiritual Health is a pillar I added to my original Pillars of Health, and I truly believe it's one of the most important!It came from my own walk with God & finally understanding that He needs to be at the center of EVERYTHING we do, including our health journey.Bringing God into your health journey means you no longer have to do it alone. You don't have to rely solely on your own strength, discipline or motivation to make the changes needed to improve your health.When you learn to lean on HIS strength, seek HIS wisdom & invite HIM into your daily decisions, it is a straight-up GAME CHANGER!Think about it. Eating well, exercising consistently, getting enough sleep, managing stress, setting healthy boundaries & changing habits that no longer serve you can be HARD WORK. There are days when you're tired, discouraged or simply don't feel like doing what you know you need to do.

I want to share a little reminder and some encouragement with you today. Courage doesn't wait for fear to leave. It moves anyway!My cousin was in town last week & wanted to go rock climbing. Now, I'd only ever climbed one wall, one time, over 20 years ago!The way UP isn't a problem for me. It's the way DOWN that scares me! I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of falling.I didn't want to miss out on spending time with him, so I immediately said I was down to go. And you know what? It was SO FUN!! I only had one moment when I was a little scared, but the rest of the experience was absolutely amazing!I was so proud of myself! I even ended up doing a level 2 climb on the tallest wall available & MADE IT TO THE TOP!

Low-Tox Living: Why Your Everyday Environment Matters for Your HealthWhat if improving your health isn't just about what you're eating, how you're exercising or how much sleep you're getting?What if some of the products you're using EVERY SINGLE DAY could also be influencing your hormones, thyroid function & overall well-being?This is something I wish I'd understood years ago.Because despite making significant improvements to my nutrition, exercise routine, stress management & lifestyle, there was still one piece of my health puzzle I hadn't fully addressed...My everyday exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.This is why I'm so passionate about LOW-TOX LIVING!