High Priority

What does spiritual wellness have to do with physical health? In his third letter, John makes a connection when he expresses hope that we will enjoy both.

So if there is a correlation, even a causative effect, how can we improve our quality of living?

There’s nothing new about our need for healthy food, regular exercise, and good rest. So, why don’t we do what we know is right?

One reason may be because we misunderstand grace. While all foods are lawful, not everything we eat is food. Sometimes we make poor choices; we neglect our physical health. Other times we wish we could be someone other than who we are; we reject what God has given us. Or worse, we blame him for our behavior. We can also go to the extreme, become obsessed with our bodies. The results can be disastrous, even deadly. We can be lured into dysfunctional lifestyles or self-worship. And when we do anything other than what God recommends, grace won’t prevent us from suffering the consequences.

God wants us to enjoy living. To get the most out of life, we need to make choices based on what God says is good for us. When we do, we can rest assured that he will keep his promises. And we’ll literally eat the fruit of our labor.

So, go ahead. Live it up. Make time for yourself to eat right, enjoy your leisure, and rest. Make healthy living a high priority. God doesn’t mind if you take a little time off. In fact, he created one day each week so you could do just that.


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