Honor God with Your Body

Did you know the The Bible says, “Honor God with your body?” 

How do we do that?  First, change your diet. Many of us eat for the wrong reasons  - like stress, boredom, fatigue, anger, depression and low self-esteem.

Try to get to the root of your problem. Insufficient fruit, vegetables, and fiber, and too much fast food can wreak havoc with your health. Practice self-control. Galations 5:24 states, “Those who belong to Christ…have given up their old selfish feelings and…things they wanted to do.” 

Second, start exercising. The secret is to start slowly. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park your car and walk, play ball with your kids instead of watching TV.

God designed your body to move, and that doesn’t mean strolling from your car to your desk every morning. Exercising three times a week for thirty minutes will reduce your blood pressure and stress, and boost your sense of well-being.

Lastly, go to bed earlier. Your body require 8 hours of shut-eye. You can probably get by on less, but do you want to just “get by”? 

The Psalmist said, “It is no use…to get up early and stay up late…the Lord gives sleep to those he loves.”  So turn off the TV and the computer and turn in at a reasonable hour. Take better care of your body.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.