March 14, 2012

Preemptive Physical Care

Written by Boyd Bailey

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- March 14, 2012

“Daniel then said to the guard… “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink… At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. Daniel 1:11a-12, 15

There is a physical stewardship for every soul saved by Jesus Christ. In the same sensitive way, the spirit of a person is cared for, and their body given proper attention. As age increases with time, it is from a platform of physical care that spiritual opportunities continue. Yes, some are called to physically suffer for Christ’s sake, but the Lord does not want His children to ignorantly neglect their health. Bodies need intentional care.

Our body is a finely tuned complexity of cells, tissues and organs with Almighty God as the architect. Divine DNA determines the genes, but individuals write their medical history. This is why prayer and modern medicine are a responsible combination. We educate ourselves in what our bodies need to function best in a fallen world. We look to medical experts—learn from them—and ask the Lord for the wisest treatment for us.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14

Furthermore, prayerfully find a doctor you can trust and confide your fears in. See an internist as your friend and partner in healthy living. Do not be afraid of physical facts that require you to begin healthy habits. It’s better to accept the truth of current health issues than to later discover an ounce of prevention could have saved a pound of cure.

Like Daniel, be different from the crowd and surround yourself with friends who have the conviction to eat right and exercise. Food and drink, to the extreme, limit your influence for the Lord. But a disciplined lifestyle leans into a routine of allowing past your lips only groceries untainted from man’s toxic preservatives. Your body stays fresh when it is nourished by fresh foods. Slow down, plan healthy meals and see how much better you feel.

You are wise not to wait for disease to attack before you change. It is easier to take wise measures now, before it’s much too late later. So, schedule your annual physical, write out your menu for the week, increase your grocery budget, eat out less and learn to see your health as a stewardship. Jesus expects you to love Him with your body and soul!

“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.” Mark 12:30, KJV

Lord how would you have me take care of the body you have given me for Your glory?

Related Readings: Deuteronomy 8:16; Leviticus 25:7; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:29

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Comments

  1. surfercajun says:

    A great reminder for our new years resolution. I am thankful for Sprouts and a local organic dairy farmer that God has lead me to for the health of my family.
    Thank you for the reminder about planning meals for the week. It does help me and my family. Less meats, no sugars, and bleached stuff…. more organic
    ( priced right) honey, maple syrup from NY from a family farm, veggies and unsalted butter for us.

    http://www.madeinusaforever.com for the syrup
    our honey comes from a company from our local area also a family friend.
    Use this time to research your area. It is possible to eat healthy.

  2. fluffy says:

    I wish I could believe what you say about God calling some to suffer for Christ/ But I do not. Suffering is a result of living in a fallen world, of greed, selfishness and self service to which many have fallen victim to. There was only one called to suffer for the sins of the world and that price was paid on the cross. Jesus said, “take up your cross and follow me,” the word “carry” means to pick it up and move it out of the way so the way is clear to follow Him. There is only one person assigned to carry the cross and that is Christ. The reason the devil rides heavily on the backs of some Christians, is because they keep forgetting to remove the saddle.

  3. As I’m nearing 50,which will occur in July,its harder to lose weight+keep it off.Liz


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