Rest
“He gives to his beloved sleep.”
Psalm 127:2
Fact: Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep.
Action: Set a phone-down time 30 minutes before bed.
Topic 7 · Every week
Health and wellness tips
A year of weekly tips: 52 short, shareable pieces for bulletins, newsletters, slides and social media. Every tip follows the same pattern: one verse, one fact, one action.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
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One verse, one fact, one action
Sample tips
Movement
“Bodily training is of some value.”
1 Timothy 4:8
Fact: A 30-minute walk on 5 days meets the adult aerobic target.
Action: Walk after lunch and pray for one person.
Food
“Whether you eat or drink… do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
Fact: Gratitude slows us down at the table.
Action: Pause and give thanks before every meal this week.
Community
“Two are better than one.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Fact: Habits stick better with a friend.
Action: Invite someone to walk with you this week.
The calendar
A theme for every month
- JanFresh start: stewardship
- FebHeart health
- MarFasting and Lent
- AprGet moving outdoors
- MaySleep and rest
- JunMen’s health
- JulHydration and summer activity
- AugBack-to-school family meals
- SepStress and anxiety
- OctFriendship and community
- NovGratitude and holiday eating
- DecPeace in a busy season
Free from The Daniel Plan
More tips on sleep, lasting change and friendship from The Daniel Plan.
Sleep, focus and friends
- 19 Tips to Improve Sleep · Building a bedtime routine
- 15 Biggest Reasons for Sleep Deprivation
- 5 Tips to Sustain Lasting Change
- Stages of Change · Understanding where you are in the change process
- Journal Your Journey
- Authentic Relationships · Why we’re better together
- Celebrate Recovery · Saddleback’s Christ-centered recovery ministry
These links go to danielplan.com, Saddleback Church’s free health program. See our full Daniel Plan resource list.
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Biblical foundation
Why health matters to Christians
Your body is God’s good creation. Caring for it is worship, not vanity.
ExplorePractical help
Eating healthy on a budget
Meal plans, a staples list and a healthy food-pantry guide.
ExploreStewardship
Exercise
Walking plans, prayer walks and routines for every ability.
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