a healthy lifestyle

in the book of Romans, Paul encourages us to make about bodies "holy and pleasing to God." Paul also said that by doing so, it is actually a "spiritual act of worship." for believers, the implication is clear: God intends that we take special care of the bodies HE has given us. but it's tempting to do otherwise.

we live in a fast-food world where unhealthy choices are convenient, inexpensive, and tempting. and, we live in a digital world filled with modern conveniences that often rob us of the physical exercise needed to maintain healthy lifestyles. as a result, too many of us find ourselves glues to the television (and computers) with a snack in one hand and a clicker in the other. the results are as unfortunate as they are predictable.

as young people and adults, each of us bears a personal responsibility for the general state of our physical health. certainly, various aspects of health are beyond our control: illness sometimes strikes even the healthiest men and women. but for most of us, physical health is a choice: it is the result of hundreds of small decisions that we make everyday of our lives. if we make decisions that promote good health, our bodies respond. but if we fall into bad habits and undisciplined lifestyles, we suffer tragic consequences.

when our unhealthy habits lead to poor health, we find it all too easy to look beyond ourselves and assign blame (something that a lot of us is very good at). in fact, we live in a society where blame has become a national obsession: we blames cigarette manufacturers, restaurants, food, producers, to name only a few. but to blame others is to miss the point: we, and we alone, are responsible for the way that we treat our bodies. and the sooner that we accept that responsibility, the sooner we can assert control over our bodies and our lives.

do you sincerely desire to improve your physical health? if so, start by taking personal responsibility for the body that God has given you. then, make the solemn pledge to yourself that you will begin to make the changes that are required to enjoy a longer, healthier, happier life. no one can make those changes for you; you must make them yourself. and with God's help you can...and you will. God Bless !!!

quote of the day:

"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." by Mark Twain