30 Days of Wellness | A gentle approach to whole-body health for Christian moms
30 Days of Wellness
A gentle approach to whole-body health for Christian moms
“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.”
–Isaiah 40:11 ESV
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You’re a Christian mom
You want to deepen your relationship with the Lord
You feel physically and emotionally depleted
You crave peace
You feel exhausted
You want to lose weight/inflammation
You want to get stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually
You want to set a godly example for your children
Does this feel like you? If so, then you are in the right place. I want to help you on this journey of whole-body health and growing closer in your relationship with the Lord. This isn’t a challenge to make you feel guilty or less than. This is an opportunity to become a stronger and healthier mother and Christian.
It’s so important to prioritize our whole body health: spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically.
This isn’t seeing our bodies as an idol to be worshipped but as a temple of the Lord to take care of and steward well in order to carry out the missions and callings He has placed on our lives.
We can’t keep using our children or our busy season as an excuse to treat our bodies like trash by not exercising, eating poorly and not sleeping well. It’s BECAUSE we have children and busy seasons that we are choosing health right now. Our children aren’t the excuse but the reason we will fight for health and healing from the inside out.
As women and mothers, we set the example for our children on how to be healthy, how to prioritize exercise, time in God’s Word and eating food that fuels our bodies not inflames our bodies. They are watching what we do, not just what we say. We go first. We show them how to walk through trials with the peace of God because we are women of the Word, full of the Holy Spirit, walking daily with Jesus. And to be that woman, it takes us prioritizing what is most important and intentionally living it out everyday.
Do you want to be a woman who walks in the peace of her Heavenly Father? Do you want to be grounded and rooted in God’s Word, full of the Holy Spirit, and walking daily with Jesus? Do you want your children to grow up with a deep faith in the Lord? It starts with you. Will you take on this challenge?
Watch the intro video for more information:
INTERNAL WORK
We will guard our minds, our thoughts and our words during this challenge by:
reading and/or listening to the Bible daily and allowing the perfect work of the Holy Spirit to transform our minds which overflows into everything else
not complaining
not speaking badly about others or about ourselves (no body-shaming/mom-shaming self talk allowed)
PHYSICAL BODY WORK
The goal is to flood our bodies with the best minerals and whole-food supplements to give our bodies the building blocks needed to have the energy to not only give our best to our families but to feel our best too. We will take Ningxia and Mineral Essence daily. (I’ll go over in detail how to take it)
Walk 5,000 steps a day (about a 45 minute walk) if you are just beginning or have limited time. If you are more advanced, go for 10,000+ steps a day. Grab a weighted vest if you’re feeling extra.
Drink more water. Bonus points for adding in just a pinch of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt for boosted hydration.
Limit or avoid all processed sugar and anything inflammatory to your body (white flours, empty carbs, processed foods, dairy, gluten, etc). We want to reduce inflammation and give our bodies real God made foods that will support us, not hurt us.
Add in good fats (olive oil, coconut oil, real butter, avocados) and solid proteins (chicken, beef, eggs, fish, beans).
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Feeling Extra:
Weighted vest
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[Quick disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical expert. These statements and protocols are not to treat, diagnose or cure any medical problems. See your doctor for medical advice.]
BENEFITS OF THIS CHALLENGE
You will be transforming your mind daily in scripture.
You will be taking your thoughts captive.
You will flood your body with the best minerals and supplements to support your whole body.
Reduce inflammation.
Sleep better.
Have more natural energy.
Reduce stress.
You will start feeling more accomplished as you take your health seriously instead of putting it on the back burner.
Want to know a secret? If you are still on the fence about joining this challenge then I want to give you a gentle push.
YOUR CHILDREN + HUSBAND NEED YOU HEALTHY. The more health and wellness of mind, body, spirit you have, the more you will bless your family. What you do will overflow to them. YOU taking care of YOU is part of how you take care of your family. It’s putting that oxygen mask on yourself first in an emergency situation so you can help them. Your family needs you to be strong and able to do everything God has called you to do and that means you can’t keep avoiding your physical and internal health. Think about your grandchildren and great grandchildren. They need you to be strong and vibrant, full of Jesus and pouring into their precious hearts too. Do this for the future generations!
God knows the number of days we have on this earth. It’s already been set. But that doesn’t mean we have to go out suffering and weak because of age or poor management of our bodies. I want to end my race well and strong like Moses and Caleb did.
“Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eye was undimmed, and his vigor unabated.”
–Deuteronomy 34:7 ESV
“And now, behold, the Lord has kept me alive, just as he said, these forty-five years since the time that the Lord spoke this word to Moses, while Israel walked in the wilderness. And now, behold, I am this day eighty-five years old. I am still as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me; my strength now is as my strength was then, for war and for going and coming.” (Caleb speaking) –Joshua 14:10-11 ESV
FOLLOWING JESUS
If nothing else, as Christians, we should be following Jesus’ example.
Jesus would get alone to pray with the Father.
“But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” –Luke 5:16 ESV
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” –Mark 1:35 ESV
“And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,” –Matthew 14:23 ESV
Jesus told his disciples to get away and rest awhile when they were weary from ministry.
“And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.” –Mark 6:31 ESV
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”–Matthew 11:28 ESV
Jesus (in human form as fully God and fully man) was strong and physically able to walk long distances, fast for long periods of time, and was disciplined in his body to endure what He needed to accomplish.
We should follow His example too.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” –1 Corinthians 16:19-20
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
–Romans 12:1
“for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
–1 Timothy 4:8
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 30 CHALLENGE?
Let's break it down.
Encouragement to Deepen Your Relationship with God
Whatever problem you are facing in life…the Bible can help you with.
I want to help you on this journey of whole-body health and growing closer in your relationship with the Lord. In this challenge I want you to meditate on the word of God morning and night. You can read your physical Bible or use the FREE YouVersion Bible app to listen to the Bible.
Get Accountability
I want to hold you accountable to prioritizing your health, taking your thoughts captive, and deepening your relationship with Christ. We’ll be following a simple and easy plan that you can follow even in your busy seasons and with young children. I want this to be easy for you to follow so you can complete this challenge and feel accomplished!
Find Christian Community
Gather with other believers and Christian moms who want to prioritize their faith and health in an Instagram group chat. It is the perfect way to connect and hold each other accountable to reading God’s word and becoming your best self.
A Gentle Approach to Healthy Living
Throughout these 30 days, you are encouraged to prioritize your health in a gentle way. This isn’t a challenge to make you feel guilty or less than. This isn’t a time to compare ourselves to each other and feel less than. We want to encourage each other in becoming the best version of ourselves that we can be for ourselves and our family. This is an opportunity to become a stronger and healthier mother and Christian woman.
IN CONCLUSION
What we do with our bodies matters.
It matters so much.
We are temples of the living God.
Our children need us to be strong.
Our grandchildren and great grandchildren need us strong.
This is how we impact the nations with the gospel of Jesus for generations to come.
Steward your body in honor of the price Jesus paid for it.
Don’t let another 5-10 years pass before you jump in and change your life. Start TODAY. Take back your time, health and ability to enjoy the life God has given you.
Will you join me?
How to join:
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2. Email me at theoilsmarket@gmail.com with "Challenge Accepted"
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