How God Designed Us
The Wellness Wheel highlights the nine key components that shape who we are—each one influencing our mind, body, and spirit as God designed us.
Get to know these nine areas below.
Intellectual
Growing in our knowledge of God and His world and applying knowledge wisely.
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Read, watch a documentary, do a puzzle, or learn a new skill
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"Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
Their ears are open for knowledge."
​Proverbs 18:15
Financial
Stewarding God's material gifts to serve God's purposes.
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Financial counseling, tithing, or philanthropy
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“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”
Luke 16:13
Emotional
Acknowledging our emotions to God and allowing Him to inform our words, thoughts, and actions.
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Counseling, journaling, mindfulness, or do art
"Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7
Social
Living intentionally in loving, truth-filled community with others.
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Join a small group, book club, or join a support group
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"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
John 13:34-35
Physical
Treating our bodies as God's temple through diet, exercise, sleep, and medical care.
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TIPS:
Try a new recipe, meditate on a favorite verse before bed, or do ten minutes of stretching
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"Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body."
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Occupational
Using our God-given skills and passions for His glory and our fulfillment.
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Counseling, life coaching, or career assessment
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"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people."
Colossians 3:23
Environmental
Finding joy in the beauty of God's creation and in being a creator of beauty after His image.
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TIPS:
Get out in nature, snuggle with a pet, or decorate a room
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"The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship."
Psalm 19:1
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Cultural
Seeking the good of you cultural context as well as that of those around you.
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​Do a service project, create a genogram, or visit another country (or visit with someone from another country)​​
"And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”
Jeremiah 29:7
Spiritual
Developing a deeper relationship with God both corporately and individually.
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Attend a Bible study, engage in worship, or go for a prayer walk​
"And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength."
Mark 12:30
HOW WE CARE
Our clinicians care for you with all nine in mind. Through articles, monthly emails, social media, and workshops, we’ll keep offering ways to grow in each area.
