Honoring God with Our Bodies: Physical Wellness Tips That Uplift Mind and Spirit

Struggling to stay active? Discover how caring for your body supports your mind and honors God—plus practical encouragement to begin again with grace.

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Though our physical bodies are temporary (1 Cor. 15:35-58), God has called us to be stewards of all that he’s given to us while we are on Earth. This includes our bodies! In doing so, there are significant mental health benefits that we gain when we care well for our physical needs.

These include:

Releases Endorphins

These are hormones that influence our mood. Generally people tend to feel happier when they consistently incorporate some sort of movement into their routine.

Improves Confidence

Strengthening our bodies can assist in building confidence.

Outlet for Negative Emotions

Exertion through physical activity is a healthy coping skill for processing various emotions.

Better Sleep

Exercising can help us sleep better, which in turn improves our mood and concentration.

Sometimes it can be discouraging to know where to start though, or to set a goal and fall short of it. This is where our mindset really matters.

Having realistic expectations for yourself is an important place to begin. Creating lofty and ambitious goals sets you up for failure.

Show yourself grace, as God would (1 Peter 5:10), when falling short and ask Him for strength (Phil. 4:13) to try again. Finding a supportive accountability partner can make a significant difference in your fitness. Above all, continually remind yourself that caring for your body is another way to honor God’s creation and is pleasing to Him.

Corryn Vento has been a part of the In Him team as a clinician for four years. Her counseling style is a blend of person-centered and solutions-focused brief therapy. She uses a strengths-based approach and believes that her clients are the experts on their own stories and lives. Her personal belief is that God has perfectly designed and created every human with a purpose, and her goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves as they seek to discover His plan for them.

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