Christ-Centered Living
Rise up in splendor and be radiant - you are royalty!
Welcome to Christ-Centered Living - it is such a privilege to have you here.
The purpose of Christ-Centered Living is to provide a platform for healthy living in seven dimensions of wellness with Christ Jesus in the centre.
Your wellness matters to God. It is His will for you to prosper and be in health. Jesus paid with His life for you to be healthy, whole and prosperous.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 2 (NKJV)
Abundant life is our birthright as a “sons” of God.
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:26 NKJV
Get Ready –
Make Your Life Count!
“Arise, Shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the LORD
is risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60:1 NKJV
Why Christ-Centered Wellness?
"Then Jesus said to them ... I am the door ...
I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd."
John 10:7, 10-11 (NKJV)
“It is through him that we live and function and have our identity … ‘Our lineage comes from him.”” Acts 17:28 TPT
“All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” John 1:3 NKJV
“His life is the light that defines our lives. (In his life we discover the light of life.)” John 1:4 Mirror Bible
“The God who created the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth … it is He who gives to all [people] life and breath and all things.” Acts 17:24-25 AMP
“The love of God is unveiled within us in the Son; he was begotten of the Father in the flesh and sent into the world that we might live because of him. Our lives are mirrored and defined in him. Both his birth in the flesh as well as his commission into the world were entirely God’s doing.”
1 John 4:9 Mirror Bible
“I pray that you will continually experience the immeasurable greatness of God’s power made available to you through faith. Then your lives will be an advertisement of this immense power as it works through you! This is the mighty power that was released when God raised Christ from the dead and exalted him to the place of highest honor and supreme authority in the heavenly realm!” Ephesians 1:19-20 TPT
“See yourselves co-raised with Christ! Now ponder with persuasion the consequence of your co-inclusion in him. Relocate yourself mentally! Engage your thoughts with throne room realities where you are co-raised with Christ in the executive authority of God’s right hand.”
Colossians 3:1 Mirror Bible
“Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for that’s where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authority. Yes, feast on all the treasures of the heavenly realm and fill your thoughts with heavenly realities, and not with the distractions of the natural realm. Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ. And as Christ himself is seen for who he really is, who we really are will also be revealed, for you are now one with him in his glory!” Colossians 3:1-4 TPT
Let's get the foundation right!
“He raised us up with Christ the exalted One, and we ascended with him into the glorious perfection and authority of the heavenly realm, for we are now co-seated as one with Christ!” Ephesians 2:6 TPT
“By living in God, love has been brought to its full expression in us so that we may fearlessly face the day of judgment, because all that Jesus now is, so are we in this world.”
1 John 4:17 TPT
Jesus teaches us where the focus should be:
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:31-33 NKJV
Walk in His ways:
“For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land …. a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing … When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.
And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:7-10, 18 NKJV
A Christ-Centered Holistic Approach To Wellness Includes Seven Dimensions
- Spiritual Wellness – Relationship with God (NB not religion, but in Christ – sonship)
- Soul Wellness – mind, will, emotions, choice, reason, conscience and imagination
- Body Wellness – physical health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle
- Social Wellness – relationships with others, connection and belonging
- Occupational Wellness – living out your calling through your occupation
- Financial Wellness – fulfilling God’s calling for your life in the area of finances, financial freedom and stewardship
- Recreational Wellness – involves engaging in leisurely activities that enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being, resulting in a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. It encourages individuals to prioritise self-care and enjoy life.
SHINE!
“Let me tell you why you are here … You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hid you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand – shine! Keep opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:13-16 MSG