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We're ending Season 4 with a bang: our last trait is to LIVE OUT LOUD.  In other words, our job is to talk, share, post, and testify in every way we possibly can of Christ's amazing power to deliver. Of His ability to save us from food addiction. From an eating disorder. From a negative body image, or mental obsession over our weight, or any other "horrible pit" the enemy has drop-kicked us into (Psalm 40). Put simply, the goal of Christ-centered health is to make sure everyone around us is able to find freedom and healing as we have.

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One of the most vital things we learned in 2020 was how crucial CONNECTION was to our mental, physical, and emotional health. Especially SOCIAL connection. Connecting with others fills a place deep inside us and buoys us up through both the good times and the bad. But as we look at this trait through the lens of Christ-centered health, we'll see it with an even more powerful and life-changing perspective.

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This was a big one for me. Trait #8 is the COURAGE TO BE IMPERFECT. It comes from Brene Brown’s TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, but we’ll also find this idea repeated all throughout the scriptures. The contrast is glaring: our world believes health is all about perfection. Perfect body, perfect weight, perfect diet, perfect abs. But the Lord encourages us to actually embrace our weakness and imperfection. Join me as we talk about the reason why.

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We're touching on two different traits today in our top ten list for Christ-centered health. They are FEARLESSNESS & HUMILITY. (For more on fear, see Season 2, Episodes 4-6 for my three-part series). While humility may not seem like an important aspect of our health journey, it actually plays a huge role in helping us move forward, and can even keep us stuck if we're not careful. But if we humble ourselves as a little child, the Lord is then free to outline the individual path that will work best for us.

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I'm pretty sure Trait #5 isn't going to be anyone's favorite. It's PATIENCE. Just the thought of all the long-suffering patience requires is enough to drive any of us crazy. We want a quick fix. We want our suffering and our struggles to stop ASAP. But what if the Lord could transform our outlook so we see patience as a gift? What if He could help us understand its value in creating--and maintaining--lasting change? Most importantly, what if the trials that require our patience are those that most powerfully influence our ability to grow in grace? 

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I know we've talked a LOT in this podcast about Trait #4: being SPIRIT-LED. But in this episode, I'm going to get really specific and include several examples of what that can look like in our everyday lives. Our health often includes things outside of just diet and exercise, and we need to allow the Lord to lead us through His Spirit to the answers that will bless all the various aspects of our personal health and wellness. 

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We've come to Trait #3 on our top ten list:  GRACE. You may wonder what grace has to do with dieting or food or body image or health. But once we open our scriptures and begin to chat about this amazingly beautiful concept, you'll soon see what a crucial component it is in building a strong foundation in Christ. For once we're truly filled and saturated with the Lord's wondrous grace, we'll approach our entire health journey very differently.

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Trait #2: As we continue to explore what Christ-centered health really looks like, not just on the outside, but deep in our minds and hearts, the second thing we need to focus on is FREEDOM.  Once we surrender our health into the Lord's capable hands, He'll keep His promise in John chapter 8 and make us "free indeed." There are so many areas of bondage in our lives that need His healing touch, and today we'll talk about exactly how He can do that.

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Trait #1: I actually changed this first trait just minutes before I started recording. (I'll explain why as we chat.) While balance and moderation definitely play a huge role in our efforts to find Christ-centered health, I believe the true key lies in SURRENDER--in turning the whole process over to the Lord to let Him guide and direct our efforts. Only He can lead us to a place of peace physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

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Welcome to Season 4! I'm excited to focus this entire season on the subject of HEALTH. Our main goal will be to redefine the way we look at health and the resulting goals we often choose to pursue. In our current culture, the loudest message is that health = thinness, but that's not a standard we're going to embrace. I believe the Lord sees it very differently, and we need to make sure our paradigm is aligned with His so we're pursuing the right goals and focused on the right priorities.

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