God, Guts, and Green Smoothies: Why Most Christian Moms Are Getting Health Wrong
In the world of Christian motherhood, there’s a lot of talk about strength, faith, and yes — green smoothies.
We want to honor God by caring for our families and our bodies.
We want to have the energy, the stamina, the glow.
But here’s the hard truth no one’s talking about:
Most Christian moms are getting health completely wrong.
And it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough.
It’s because the world’s version of “health” often leads us away from true, God-honoring wellness.
Let’s break it down — and discover a better, freer way.
The World’s Definition of Health vs. God’s Design
The world shouts:
“Fix your gut health!”
“Drink this smoothie!”
“Follow this fitness plan!”
“Lose the baby weight!”
But God whispers something very different:
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7
While the world focuses on what’s visible, God cares about what’s eternal.
The modern wellness culture promises transformation through green powders and gut protocols, but true transformation — body, mind, and soul — can only happen through Christ.
3 Reasons Christian Moms Are Missing the Mark on Health
1. Health Has Become a New Hustle
Instead of finding rest in Jesus, many moms are caught in another endless hustle:
Meal prepping, step-counting, supplement-purchasing — exhausting ourselves trying to “arrive” at some ideal version of ourselves.
But Jesus calls us to a better rhythm:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
2. The Soul Is Starving While the Body Is Thriving
You can drink all the kale smoothies you want, but if your soul is starving for God’s Word, you’re not truly healthy.
3. Identity Is Found in Progress, Not in Christ
When you feel more “worthy” on your gym days than your grace days, that’s a problem.
Our identity is anchored in Jesus — not in macros, measurements, or milestones.
How to Rebuild a Christ-Centered Approach to Health
1. Honor God First, Then Your Goals
Ask yourself: Am I pursuing this health goal to glorify God or to glorify myself?
Before you chase better health, chase His heart.
2. Care for Your Body as an Act of Worship
When you nourish your body, move your body, and rest your body — do it with gratitude, not guilt.
3. Stay Rooted in Community, Not Comparison
Find godly friends who encourage you toward wholeness, not just weight loss.
Cheer each other on in faith first, fitness second.
The Real Ingredients for Christian Wellness
It’s not just about God, guts, and green smoothies.
It’s about a heart anchored in Christ, a body stewarded for His glory, and a spirit refreshed daily in His presence.
The next time you pick up your protein shake or step onto your yoga mat, ask yourself:
“Am I doing this to get closer to an ideal — or closer to God?”
Because Christian mom, you were never called to strive for a perfect body.
You were called to abide in a perfect Savior.
And in Him, you’ll find the wholeness you’ve been chasing.
