Healthy Time!

Physical Health 

Health is a word we as people compromise theses days. We don’t take it serious enough until we develop a “common” (as we call it) disease among us like diabetes, high blood pressure (Hypertension), Crohn’s disease, high cholesterol, anxiety, and much more - that we view as getting old. 

We are unhealthy spiritually and physically, no matter what age. Both go hand in hand. When you eat unhealthy you have an unhealthy body and it tells on you; whereas, you will develop some sort of debilitating disease that keeps you going to the doctor regularly with medication daily. When you have unhealthy emotions and an unhealthy environment, you have unhealthy relationships and make unhealthy life choices. 

There is no such thing as going on a diet. What you eat is your diet. When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God provided food from Heaven called Manna that was healthy for their body. Over the 40 years eating what God provided, their feet did not swell nor did their clothes become tattered or worn. That means no disease was able to infect or affect them and they maintained a healthy weight, a healthy digestive system, and energy and stamina to make the trip without weakening. 

Deuteronomy 8:2-6 AMP

2 And you shall remember [always] all the ways which the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart (mind), whether you would keep His commandments or not. 3 He humbled you and allowed you to be hungry and fed you with manna, [a substance] which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, so that He might make you understand [by personal experience] that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothing did not wear out on you, nor did your feet swell these forty years. 5 Therefore, know in your heart (be fully cognizant) that the Lord your God disciplines and instructs you just as a man disciplines and instructs his son. 6 Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk [that is, to live each and every day] in His ways and fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect].

There is such a thing as changing your eating habits though. That saying, “You are what you eat” is very true - and I’m going to add what you drink (soda, energy drinks, alcohol, etc,). Water is the most healthy liquid for the human body! 

Those cupcakes sure are good! It is good to
the pallet; but too many decays the teeth!
My grandson at his 6th birthday party. 

Women we carry our weight in our stomach anyway and the more fat and carbohydrates we consume, the more our bodies “don’t” digest or breakdown as quick so it turns into fat that is stored in our bodies and it is usually not good fat. You can try all the diets known to man and binge diet, take pills, drugs, etc, however, until you are healthy and disciplined in your mind and Spirit, there is no success. 

Once you reach your goal, your thinking is, “Now I can drink soda pop and eat sweets again” - and you do. That is not self control; therefore, you are worse off than you was before. The interesting thing is we know what to do; and that’s where it all starts. Knowing what to do and not doing it opens the door for Satan to get in and attack your body. He has no power over determination, discipline, and self-control. You have that power; but so many won’t use the authority God has given them; even over a big piece of a double chocolate piece of cheesecake covered in caramel. 

What goes in the body either nourishes it or it will destroy it over time. It is also very good to take care of your teeth, your hygiene, and exercise regularly that also benefits your health. Brushing and flossing is very important so you are able to chew your food properly that helps with your digestion of your food. In addition, your teeth can rot and poison your blood stream very fast if not attended to. 

Spiritual Health

Now let’s talk about our Spiritual health. It has to be maintained daily also. It’s the same as neglecting your body and eating healthy; so your Spiritual well-being strengthens each day you read and study scripture. When you neglect it, it also opens the door for Satan to attack you and your life.

Proverbs 4:20-25 AMP 

20 My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.

21 Do not let them escape from your sight;
Keep them in the center of your heart.

22 For they are life to those who find them,

And healing and health to all their flesh.

23 Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.

24 Put away from you a deceitful (lying, misleading) mouth,
And put devious lips far from you.

25 Let your eyes look directly ahead [toward the path of moral courage]
And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you [toward the path of integrity].

Notice the words underlined in the scripture. God's Word is healing and health to your flesh. It nourishes the body and the spirit and you know, with confidence, what His will and purpose is. Therefore,  you will not be easily led astray or bow down to temptations in regards to anything; especially unhealthy eating and drinking habits.