This year, I believe God is inviting us to explore a deeper kind of wellness—one that touches every corner of who we are: spiritual, emotional, relational, and beyond. In this post, we will uncover how aligning our lives with His design can improve our spiritual, emotional, and relational lives.
Begin with God’s Order
In the chaos of life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or aimless. But have you ever stopped to think about how God brought order out of chaos? In Genesis, we see how God took a formless void and created a world filled with life and purpose. And the same God who brought order to creation wants to bring that order to your life and mine.
Here’s the truth: you and I are created in the image of God. His divine creativity, love, and purpose are woven into the very fabric of who we are. When we align our lives with His design, we start to see everything differently. We begin to experience wellness—not just physical wellness, but a wholeness that includes our souls, our relationships, and our purpose.
Embracing the Wellness God Offers
Wellness isn’t just a trendy buzzword; it’s a deep and sacred concept. The Hebrew word “Shalom” captures it beautifully: a peace and harmony that touches every area of our lives. So let me ask you, what would it look like for you to live in that kind of peace?
It starts with surrender. We bring God our chaos, our fears, our anxieties, and even our plans. And when we do, He begins to transform our lives step by step. This isn’t about quick fixes or superficial changes. It’s about real growth and flourishing, one intentional choice at a time.
Addressing the Brokenness
Life isn’t perfect—we know that. Genesis 3 reminds us how sin disrupted God’s good design. Shame, blame, and broken relationships became part of the human story. Maybe you’ve felt it too: those moments when anxiety weighs you down or when conflict steals your peace.
But the good news is this: that’s not the end of the story. Through Jesus Christ, God’s grace restores what was lost. You and I are invited to step into this restoration, to let God heal our brokenness, and to trust Him to bring new life where there was once only pain.
Taking Practical Steps
As we begin this journey of wellness together, let’s think about how we can align every area of our lives with God’s plan:
- Spiritual Wellness: Make time to sit with God in prayer and Scripture. Join a community where you can be vulnerable, encouraged, and held accountable.
- Emotional Wellness: Journal your thoughts and feelings. Set boundaries to protect your time and energy. Reflect on God’s truths instead of the lies the world may tell us.
- Relational Wellness: Seek reconciliation and practice forgiveness. Spend quality time with your loved ones. Let God work through the relationships around you.
- Purpose and Fulfillment: Remember, you are created in God’s image and likeness. Embrace your unique gifts and use them to bless others and glorify God.
- Community Impact: Let’s look beyond ourselves. How can our actions and faith transform our neighborhoods, workplaces, and the world around us?
Your Next Step
Right now, God is inviting us to surrender everything—our struggles, our worries, our sins. He is ready to give us rest, but that rest comes after real work. This isn’t about striving to earn His love; it’s about aligning our lives with His design and trusting Him to guide us.
As we move into this year, let’s ask ourselves: What’s one step we can take today to pursue wellness in God? Maybe it’s committing to daily prayer, seeking forgiveness, or simply trusting God with a part of our lives we’ve been holding back. Whatever it is, let’s take that step together.
You matter to God. Your life has purpose. And as we embrace His design for wellness, we won’t just experience transformation in our own lives—we’ll see how God works through us to impact the world around us.