I’m so excited to introduce this new weekly series I’ll be doing here on GML.
I’ve mentioned about a trillion times that even though I like to keep GML fun and lighthearted most of the time, it’s also really important to me to use my platform here to inspire and uplift women.
So at the beginning of every week I’m going to share some short & sweet thoughts about being well both in your soul (mentally, emotionally, spiritually) *and* your body (physically), as I really believe that true health/wellness is about tending to our whole selves. I also like the idea of combining inspiration with practical tools/advice - little things that might add some extra motivation to the busyness of your week.
I’m not an expert so this is just based on my own thoughts/experiences, and I’ll often share from other sources 
So here’s what it will look like!
it is well {with my SOUL}
This is one of my daily devotionals from last week (from God’s Promises Day by Day), and it really struck a chord with me.
I don’t know if you believe in God or not. But what I do know is that the God I believe in…this is His character. He isn’t some inaccessible, unreliable, far off in the galaxies God. He is a God that truly cares about what brings us pain and what brings us joy. He cares more than anything about the condition of our heart.
This God i know loves us on a personal, intimate level, and don’t let anyone or any preconceived notions tell you otherwise. I challenge you today and this week to go to God with everything - your burdens, your desires, your past, present and future. The best advice I could ever give is to get to know Him!
it is well {with my BODY}
I’ve heard a handful of times about how it’s good to drink warm lemon water in the morning, but I never fully knew why. Here’s an article that lays out the 16 Health Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water. Heck, even if only a few of them are true - it’s worth a shot to me!
I’ve read of some people adding cayenne pepper to their warm lemon water as it can supposedly boost metabolism, but that was just too gross for me. Instead, I’ll often add a generous sprinkle of cinnamon to mine, as cinnamon has been shown to regular blood sugar and may reduce immflamation.
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Have you tried drinking warm lemon water in the morning?
Love this post! Looking forward to more like this!
This is just great! Can’t wait to see what more this series is going to bring!
xoxo Nikki
http://www.NikkisHaven.com
Wow. All I can say is thank you. That message seriously hit me hard and was just what I needed.
You are always so inspiring, Gracie! I’m really looking forward to this new addition to GML!
ah, you are so welcome! I’m so glad this resonated with you
thanks for this comment! xx
YAY! This is a wonderful post and looking forward to the series!
I am reading the John Piper devotional and going through the Bible in a year on the Bible app. My husband and I also read a marriage devotional together in the mornings when we wake up together!
GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
Keep rockin’ this awesome blog girl!
that’s awesome! i did the bible in a year twice - i wish i didn’t get away from it!
Thanks for this comment, Kelsey
xo
That devotional is awesome
God is so true and so good!
I’m so excited for this new series and obviously starting singing the hymn when I read the post title! Love that devo too and am so thankful that we can go to God with everything- he goes before us so he knows our thoughts so we don’t have to worry about them surprising him! Grateful to have such a loving God! And I have always wanted to get in the habit of doing the hot lemon water and I think this is the boost I need!
AMEN to that. Glad you liked this! Thanks for this comment, girl
xoxo
This is a fantastic idea for a series! Everyone has moments when they need to hear something uplifting and inspirational
excited for this idea. big proponent of anything related to overall health & wellness, and love that its name is taken from a Bible verse.
Michelle says
This looks like a great series!
“The best advice I could ever give is to get to know Him!” This is absolutely great advice for me right now. I just wasn’t brought up going to church or even talking about religion at all. I’ve started thinking about God a lot this year and I’ve been trying to soak up everything I can. It’s safe to say that I’ve loved every minute of it so far so I can’t wait for this series!
So glad this resonated with you, Michelle! What’s so cool is that it’s really as simple as that…getting to know God. Don’t get me wrong - I am a huge proponent of being plugged into a church, but that isn’t necessary to have a relationship with God. In fact, it’s the times alone that we spend talking to Him and getting to know Him that actually matters to Him (and can change our lives) the most! <3
What a wonderful idea this is. I have always loved your devotionals. They always speak to me.
Positive!
I drink lemon water almost every day. It’s addicting! For some reason I have found warm lemon water to be a little stronger but I’m sure the honey will fix that!