God's Gifts for Health and More Abundant Living!

"I have come that you may have life, and that you may
have it more abundantly." John 10:10 (Paraphrase)

Nutrition: Proper nutrition is the foundation for good health and restoration.
Eat only the foods that our Creator provided for us in the beginning (Herbs, fruits, nuts, grains and vegetables, Gen. 1:29; 3:18).
Eat a wide variety of freshly prepared foods and avoid processed foods. Most processed foods contain harmful fats, additives and too much salt and sugar.

Soul Food: Jesus is the bread of life! John 6:35, 41, 48, 51, 58.
"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" Matthew 4:4.

Exercise: Exercise improves the health of body, mind, and spirit by multiplying vitality and health. Without exertion, muscle tone and strength are lost. Choose an activity, such as walking, cycling, swimming or some type of consistent exercise every day. Aerobic activity greatly improves circulation of body fluids, muscle tone and endurance.
Exercise your faith in God. "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes" Mark 9:23

Sleep: Sleep allows the body to renew itself. Adequate sleep is vital for good health. With proper sleep, your energy level will generally be higher and you won't feel sluggish.
"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" Psalm 4:8.
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet" Proverbs 3:24.

Air: Air is essential to life. Pure fresh air is fundamental to good health.

Water: Because the body is 70% water, keeping well hydrated and knowing what and when to drink are important to health. Water is vital for cleansing your body, for maintaining proper hormonal balance and for the transport of fluids and nutrients throughout your body.
It is recommended to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.

Sunlight: The sun is the established energy source ordained by God to sustain the cycle of life for plants and animals. Sunlight is supremely important for the body's metabolism and hormonal balance. Use a good sunscreen to protect yourself from a lot of direct sunlight and ultraviolet sun rays. The ozone layer is very important to all living things, because it blocks many of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays before they reach the Earth, however, today the ozone layer is seriously depleted.

Moderation: Using good things moderately and avoiding harmful substances and practices is obviously a wise choice, yet often hard to practice. The choices we make have consequences and we live with those consequences. Focusing on the values that God shares with us eliminates anything that is harmful, negative and unhealthy. "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness," etc. Focus on the good and eliminate anything that is harmful to the body and soul.

Trust In Divine Power: Trusting in God, our Creator, is a gift leading to wise choices. Trust in God is linked to mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual health. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" Proverbs 3:5, 6. "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?" Jer. 32:27