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Week 5: Your Body Is Still Sacred

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Relearning How to Care for What God Calls Holy

 Scripture:

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?”

— 1 Corinthians 6:19

Reflection: Motherhood can change the way you relate to your body. What once felt personal can begin to feel functional—something to manage, push through, or ignore so you can keep going. Your body becomes a means to an end. A tool for caregiving. A place you inhabit but no longer tend to. Yet Scripture reminds us that your body has never lost its sacredness. It is not valuable because of what it can produce or endure. It is holy because God chose to dwell there. Your body does not need to be fixed before it is honored. It needs to be listened to, rested, and cared for with kindness.

 Wellness Insight:

When we override hunger, exhaustion, pain, or emotional cues, the body learns it is not safe to speak. Over time, this can lead to disconnection and burnout. Wellness invites reconnection—not through control, but through curiosity and care. Honoring your body’s needs is not indulgent; it is an act of stewardship.

Gentle Practice:

Today, choose one loving act toward your body. It might be:

  • Eating slowly and without distraction
  • Stretching or taking a gentle walk
  • Resting without multitasking
  • Drinking water and noticing how it feels

 As you do, silently pray, “Thank You, God, for this body. Help me care for it with gentleness.” 

 

Journal Prompt:

How have I been relating to my body lately—as a burden, a tool, or a gift?

What is one way I can honor my body this week?

 

Closing Prayer:

God, thank You for the body You have entrusted to me. Help me release shame, frustration, and neglect, and teach me how to care for myself with reverence and compassion. Remind me that my body is still sacred, still worthy, still held by You. Amen.                                                                                                                                                            

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