Want to safeguard your health? Here are the four steps you need. You can do it today and every day.
1. Gratitude. Tell everyone "Thank you." Write down what you are grateful for. Keep a gratitude journal. Read And Voskamp's book, "One Thousand Gifts." Counteract negative thinking with gratitude. "And be thankful." Col. 3: 17.
2. Rejoicing. Especially rejoicing in the kindness and love of God. Sing. Listen to uplifting music. Read God's word and rejoice while you are reading it for everything that God has done, is doing, and has promised to do for you. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Proverbs 17:22. Rejoice out loud, if possible.
3. Benevolence. Benevolence means act of charity. Charity means loving kindness. Do something good for someone else. An act of kindness, for someone you know, or someone you don't, goes a long way. Smiles are free, and make your home pleasant. Share some food, some time, some kind words, a skill with someone else. Put it on your list to do. Do something good for someone who isn't expecting it. Do something loving for someone who needs it.
4. Trust in God's love and care. This is a big deal when it comes to your health. An attitude of trust is a doctor who doesn't send bills, but can do more for your health then most any other. Fear eats us up inside. It freezes us and keeps us from moving forward. Trust in God's love and care keeps us free, helps us deal with life's burdens, gives us peace even in the midst of troubles.
So put these four items on today's agenda and see what you can do to improve your health.
* See Ministry of Healing, page 281.
What a great reminder! I started reading a book this week about praising God. And already I can feel a difference in how I am handling some difficult situations in my life. God is so good and provides all we need. I will be writing these rules down and will be practicing them in my life.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Lisa :O)
As always~such inspirational thoughts. Great reminders as we begin a new week.
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