In this age of health conciousness and intellectual stimulation ,we are so ever interested in nourishing our mortal bodies and curious mind.I wouldn't say its not a fair thing to do, but do we put that much effort in nourishing our spiritual being?I often feel that while we spoil our body and mind with luxuries, our spiritual being is starving and dying.
The body
"Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to Me and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare." Isaiah 55:2
"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear and respect the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:7-8
Of course good health comes from the lord but isn't it vain to count calories and shop incessantly fretting over what to eat and what to wear,at the same time totally disregarding the source of your good health,God,who keeps you from all afflictions.
Praise the Lord, my soul, and never forget all the good he has done: He is the one who forgives all your sins, the one who heals all your diseases." Psalms 103:2-3
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? ... So use every part of your body to give glory back to God..." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The mind
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."Proverbs 4:23
We live in an era where the knowledge is considered more valuable than the virtues.We are very careful about the intellectual growth of ourselves and our children.To what length do we go to satisfy our minds whims, pursue worldly teachings,satisfy our curiosity in all matters God has warned to be destructive.
We are also aware of our emotional well being,vastly reading and researching it,looking at people and things to satisfy that need...and very often failing.
Ecclesiastes 2:23
All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.
The need to be loved is deep rooted within us, and in this frenzied run of finding love ,acceptance and happiness we often do not know the real path to take.We end up running exactly in the opposite direction farther and farther away from God.
"My People are destroyed from lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6
"A man's spirit can sustain his broken body, but when spirit dies, what hope is left?" Proverbs 18:14
The soul on the other hand is malnourished and decaying.Either we conveniently forget about it or we ignore it.
It is neither fed with the word of God,nor clothed with daily prayers and supplications to the Lord.Never is it fortified by praise and worship of God.
"I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:3-4
God is waiting for us to draw closer to him...so that he can lift us up ,love us, care for us and nourish us completely. But first we have to nourish our spirit and give it enough strength to open the eyes and reach out for God.He is just a hand reach away, but our malnourished souls are blinded to see him or experience his unfailing love.
"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs...and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11
Neglect of the soul,this is exactly what satan wants ...to make us busy in so many areas of life that we neglect the most important one.That important area which when weak and neglected , he can conquer , defeat , and destroy us forever.
"Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to Me and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare." Isaiah 55:2
"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear and respect the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:7-8
Of course good health comes from the lord but isn't it vain to count calories and shop incessantly fretting over what to eat and what to wear,at the same time totally disregarding the source of your good health,God,who keeps you from all afflictions.
Praise the Lord, my soul, and never forget all the good he has done: He is the one who forgives all your sins, the one who heals all your diseases." Psalms 103:2-3
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? ... So use every part of your body to give glory back to God..." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The mind
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."Proverbs 4:23
We are also aware of our emotional well being,vastly reading and researching it,looking at people and things to satisfy that need...and very often failing.
Ecclesiastes 2:23
All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.
The need to be loved is deep rooted within us, and in this frenzied run of finding love ,acceptance and happiness we often do not know the real path to take.We end up running exactly in the opposite direction farther and farther away from God.
"My People are destroyed from lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6
The soul
The soul on the other hand is malnourished and decaying.Either we conveniently forget about it or we ignore it.
It is neither fed with the word of God,nor clothed with daily prayers and supplications to the Lord.Never is it fortified by praise and worship of God.
"I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:3-4
God is waiting for us to draw closer to him...so that he can lift us up ,love us, care for us and nourish us completely. But first we have to nourish our spirit and give it enough strength to open the eyes and reach out for God.He is just a hand reach away, but our malnourished souls are blinded to see him or experience his unfailing love.
"The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs...and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11
Neglect of the soul,this is exactly what satan wants ...to make us busy in so many areas of life that we neglect the most important one.That important area which when weak and neglected , he can conquer , defeat , and destroy us forever.
Ephesians 6:10-18
The Armour of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Why delay? start now:
Start by saying "Hallelujah" and praising the lord. (so you might be united with the praising of angels in heaven).Ask and seek of him with a sincere heart to take control of your life.Read the Holy Bible .
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