We were joined by Katie-Beth Craig on this week‘s episode of The WoW Podcast, and she shares her wisdom about resting in Jesus to prioritize her health holistically. She tells us about her life of dancing to life in Jesus and shares how the Lord has shaped her view of herself.
1. What is one piece of advice you would tell the younger you?
2. Tell us a little bit about you and how your story pushed you to know Jesus and the rest and healing that he can provide for us?
Grew up dancing and loving to be active- loved it but very hard on body image, frequent criticisms of the body and learned to love my body for what it could do for me, and fueled it to do that. Didn’t prioritize my mental health and sleep because that did not directly benefit my goals. I struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember.
Anxiety and using food as a control- food as an idol versus food as a gift. Compared to others and believed I did not have unhealthy habits.3. What does it mean to treat your body as a temple, as Jesus commands us to do?
In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV), Paul asks, “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.”
-Hating my body doesn’t change my body.
Matthew 6:25 Jesus is talking and says “Therefore I tell you, do no worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothes? And he goes on to say in verse 26 “look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”4. Knowing the Gospel and how Jesus Christ dying on the cross has set you free, restored you, and redeemed you- how has this taught you to pursue holistic health?
-Seeing myself as what I am- bought with the blood of Christ and a daughter of God- I stopped trying to change my body and started to change my perspective on how I see my body as it already is- and that changed everything. Truth cards and writing on hands and mirror, tips for body image struggles.
-When we led God-centered living that permeates every aspect of our day-to-day lives, including our physical health, our friends and family will get to see a glimpse of Jesus when they look at our lives. The ministry I see in how we live out wellness in our everyday
-Taking a quick walk, learning breathing exercises, stretching in the morning, organizing my space, healthy ways to manage fitness progress- could discuss practical tips that relate to food and health5. With all that you have talked about, what does it practically look like to rest in Jesus and allow that to push you to pursue and prioritize your health holistically?
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Anytime that rest is mentioned i also just think of psalm 23 and how David talks about the lord being our shepherd and he makes us lie down in green pastures and leads us to quiet water and how God refreshes our souls. Then the psalm goes on to say even though i walk through the dark valley i will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.We hope you will share this with a friend, follow us on social media, or give us a review so we can reach and encourage more women! See you NEXT TUESDAY for another episode!
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