Scripture for Wholehearted Wellness
All Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV)
Scripture for Wholehearted Wellness
Wellness looks different when we begin with the understanding that our bodies and minds are wonderfully made. Scripture speaks beautifully about rest, nourishment, movement, peace, community, wisdom, healing, and caring for one another. These are some of the verses helping shape the way we approach whole-person wellness at My BodYoga.
Wonderfully Made
Psalm 139:13–14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
Renewing the Mind
Romans 12:2
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Philippians 4:8
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable... think about such things.”
Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Rest, Peace & Sleep
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 23:2–3
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”
Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
When We Feel Anxious or Afraid
Philippians 4:6–7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”
Movement, Strength & Breath
Acts 17:28
“For in him we live and move and have our being.”
1 Timothy 4:8
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things.”
Isaiah 40:29
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Acts 17:25
“He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.”
Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.”
Nourishment & the Table
1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
1 Timothy 4:4
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.”
Acts 2:46
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.”
Psalm 23:5
“You prepare a table before me... my cup overflows.”
Healing & Compassionate Care
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
James 5:16
“Pray for each other so that you may be healed.”
Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Creation
Psalm 19:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
Psalm 24:1
“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.”
Matthew 6:26
“Look at the birds of the air... your heavenly Father feeds them.”
Genesis 1:31
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
Community & Connection
Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Encourage one another and build each other up.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
“Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”
Colossians 3:12–14
“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience... And over all these virtues put on love.”
Joy & the Fullness of Life
Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
Ecclesiastes 3:4
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
Nehemiah 8:10
“The joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Wisdom, Purpose & Direction
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him.”
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.”
Matthew 6:33
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.”
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches... apart from me you can do nothing.”
Wholehearted Wellness
The more we learn about the body, brain, nervous system, rest, movement, nourishment, relationships, and the world around us, the more there is to marvel at.
For us, science and faith don't have to compete. Learning how the body works can deepen our appreciation for how wonderfully we were made.
We can care for our bodies, renew our minds, nourish ourselves well, rest when we are weary, spend time in creation, gather around the table, support one another, and seek wisdom for how we live.
Discernment, Wisdom & Spiritual Direction
All Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV)
Discernment, Wisdom & Spiritual Direction
Part of wholehearted wellness is also being thoughtful about where we look for spiritual truth, guidance, wisdom, and power. As my own faith has deepened, these Scriptures have become especially meaningful as I reconsider some of the beliefs and practices I once embraced.
Deuteronomy 18:10–12
Scripture warns against divination, sorcery, interpreting omens, witchcraft, mediums, spiritists, and consulting the dead.
Leviticus 19:31
“Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists.”
Isaiah 8:19
“Should not a people inquire of their God?”
1 John 4:1
“Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
Acts 19:18–20
New believers openly left behind practices associated with sorcery as they embraced their new faith.
Colossians 2:8
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy... rather than on Christ.”
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
John 14:6
“I am the way and the truth and the life.”
A Biblical Approach to Wellness
For me, a biblical approach to wellness doesn't mean becoming afraid of the body, nature, movement, music, creativity, or the many things we continue to learn about human health. It means becoming more discerning about what I give spiritual authority to.
I can appreciate nature without looking to creation for spiritual guidance. I can explore the extraordinary workings of the body, brain, and nervous system without believing they reveal a hidden divinity within us. I can value movement, breath, music, therapeutic touch, rest, nourishment, creativity, and meaningful connection without assigning spiritual power to the practices themselves.
And perhaps that's what has surprised me most: a biblical approach hasn't made wellness feel smaller. It has made the human body and mind even more remarkable to me.
The more I learn about how intricately we are made, the more there is to marvel at.
Care for the body. Renew the mind. Appreciate creation. Seek wisdom. Love people well. And keep God at the center.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
— Psalm 139:14, NIV
