4. Caring For God's Temple - Physical Self Care After Trauma

 Do you struggle to believe that rest and self-care matter to God? What if caring for your body wasn’t selfish at all—but an act of worship? In this episode of Breaking the Trauma Cycle, Norma discusses the importance of self-care for Christian moms, emphasizing that caring for one's body is a sacred act of worship. She shares personal stories of healing, biblical insights, and practical steps to help listeners understand the impact of trauma on the body and how to embrace self-care as a form of honoring God. The conversation encourages listeners to recognize their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and to take actionable steps towards healing and restoration.   Chapters:   00:00 Introduction to Healing and Self-Care 01:50 The Importance of Rest and God's Care 06:00 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 09:23 Practical Steps for Self-Care 13:15 Embracing Your Body as God's Temple  Inside This Episode: Scripture Highlights: ·  1 Kings 19:4–8 – God met Elijah with food, water, and rest. ·  1 Corinthians 6:19–20 – Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. ·  Isaiah 40:31 – Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. ·  A simple faith-rooted step you can take this week: Pick one of the practical steps we learned about today: Body Scan Prayer, Sabbath Hour, or the Legacy Walk and commit to it this week.   📝 Journaling Prompt: “What is my body telling me about my healing journey?” I’d love to hear from you—your story, your prayer requests, or how this episode encouraged you.   Come hang out with me here: 👉 Facebook 👉 Instagram   Join a supportive community of moms looking to break the trauma cycle for tips at the free Facebook Community group called “Christian Moms Pursing God-Led Dreams” click the link below to join. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17HBWQcNrN/   If you are in need of prayer you can email me your prayer request at [email protected]   If this episode encouraged you, follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next—and share it with another mom who needs to know that her rest is holy too. 👉 Catch all episodes here