I still remember that summer evening, sitting on my front porch trying to have my quiet time with the Lord. But instead of peaceful reflection, I was frantically swatting mosquitoes and scratching bites, while worried about the harsh chemicals I’d sprayed on my skin.
Have you been there? Caught between wanting to enjoy God’s beautiful creation and dreading the swarms of biting insects that seem determined to drive us indoors?
The Toxic Truth I Couldn’t Ignore
The Holy Spirit had been convicting me about what I was putting on my body – His temple. When I finally researched the ingredients in my conventional bug spray, I was horrified. DEET, Permethrin, and a cocktail of neurotoxins that could cause everything from skin reactions to seizures.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. How could I keep knowingly applying these harmful chemicals?
A God-Given Alternative
Through prayer and research, the Lord led me to discover the incredible power of His natural creation. Did you know that organic lemongrass oil naturally repels 176 types of mosquitoes?
Or that lavender oil not only deters insects but promotes calm and healthy skin?
This revelation transformed my outdoor time.
Instead of choosing between toxic sprays or staying inside, I found that God had already provided safe, effective solutions through His creation.
The Ripple Effects of Going Natural
When I switched to natural bug protection, something beautiful happened.
My evening devotional time became truly peaceful again.
My children could play outside without me worrying about harmful chemicals on their skin.
Even my garden time became a worship experience, seeing how God provided everything we need in nature.
Sisters, we don’t have to compromise our health or our convictions to enjoy outdoor living. The Lord has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), including natural ways to protect our families.
A Simple Step of Stewardship
If you’re feeling led to make this switch like I was, I want to share a resource that’s been a blessing to our family.
Abba showed us a place where prayer is the foundation to these turn key formulations, and a natural Bug Off Body Butter was created that combines God’s powerful plant ingredients with deep moisturizing benefits.
One sister in Christ, Janea recently shared: “Sat outside at a family gathering and not one mosquito bite! I’m usually spraying and double spraying toxic bug spray so I’m so happy to have found this!”
I give God all the glory for leading me to create this natural alternative. If you’d like to learn more about our Bug Off Body Butter, you can find it here: Natural Bug Protection
Whatever you decide, I pray this information helps you make wise choices for your family’s wellbeing. May we all be good stewards of these temples He’s entrusted to us.
In His Grace,
Julianne
Psalm 34:8 – “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”