Establishing Healthy Habits

We are back! Happy 2023!! We can't believe how fast last year flew by but we can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for us and you! Show Notes: Establishing Healthy Habits Setting “resolutions” vs setting realistic, incremental changes Heart posture behind habits should be to honor & glorify God Discipline is God-honoring Being a good steward of our resources Setting a morning & evening routine Quiet time/reading Silence & solitude Journaling Sleep Daily physical movement Distraction-free living as much as possible Turn off notifications DND When discipline goes too far Idolizing discipline - negating social situations or family because of rigidity Fellowship does not have to impede on nutritional or physical convictions Grace when you mess up, don’t follow your routine, etc. What are 2-3 changes you can make in your life? Go to bed earlier 15 min with God in the word 5 min of silence/prayer Fruits & veggies Increased protein throughout the day - break it down by meal 3 workouts per week Daily walks Learn to say “no” God is a God of order. As believers, we should have order in our lives prioritizing the Lord at the top. Discipline is freedom. Unhealthy habits will leave you running on E, unable to give God & others your best. God designed our bodies he knows what we need. The Bible has many references on how to steward our bodies well. The Bible speaks about laziness (see proverbs 6:9-10) 7 healthy habits to start implementing today: Sleep more Drink water Read/ Journal Bible Track your food/ eat healthily Workout Walk/ Get Outside Daily Prayer & Worship How can I form healthy habits in faith & exercise? Finding a routine you enjoy Practice gratitude & devotion Be flexible Start small Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Psalms 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Proverbs 6:9-10  “But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—” Hebrews 12:11 “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward, there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” Proverbs 5:23 ESV "He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he has led astray.” Proverbs 16:3 ESV “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 10:17 ESV“Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedompodcast/support