Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts: HEALTH: Physical health

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

HEALTH: Physical Health

Eating to satiate our physical need happens frequently. We feel hungry so we grab something to eat. We need food in order to live. But what about our spiritual appetite? It hungers as well. Do we feel our spirits stomach growling in hunger? Are we aware that our spirits need fed?

Our physical health is important, but our spiritual health is more important. If we are sick spiritually, it affects every aspect of our being. God wants us to feed our spirits with him. Whether it is through reading his word, or directly communing with him in prayer, it is important to take time daily to satiate spiritual hunger. Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:18 to be filled with God’s spirit. Take time today to fill yourself up with God.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

HEALTH: Physical health

God wants us to be successful spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Our bodies are God’s temple and it is important for us to take care of our bodies. We find in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God dwells in us, and we are therefore to honor God with our bodies.

How do we do that? By first, finding out what God requires of us regarding physical health. God’s word is a roadmap to health and if we want optimal health, it is important to read and follow God’s instructions. God is willing to help us honor him with our physical body. All we need to do is ask and put forth effort at following his guidelines for optimal health and happiness.