Your heart should always be protected. Your mind is worth shielding as well. The body that is preserved today will serve you better, tomorrow. Learning these things as young as possible protects us from much harm. The mind, heart, body, and soul are what determines our well being, but we don't seem to think much about keeping them fit until they are compromised. We take for granted their fragility until they begin to break down, and they will as long as they are unattended.
Thank God that the body is more intelligent than we give it credit. It can heal is itself and rejuvenate itself when needed or else we would probably not survive as long as we do. What a mighty God we serve who in His infinite knowledge and wisdom created us in His image, which means he gave us a heart of Love to share with others that they may better experience Him. He gave us a mind which encompasses the senses that we may see, hear, feel and know Him. He gave us creative power in our mind just like His. He gave us a body created from the earth He created and brought us to life by the very breath He breathed into us. He gave us His Spirit. Just take a moment in bask in gratitude. What an honor to made in His image.
Following that moment, begin to think of ways in which to protect this amazing being God has created in you. How can you better preserve your mind, heart, body, and spirit? Here are a few things to consider:
1) Limited television and music (especially programs which promote violence, sexual promiscuity, drug and alcohol abuse, and vulgar language)
2) Read materials daily which promote health, happiness, peace, love, and prosperity.
3) Spend quiet time alone in the morning and at night (maybe catch the sunrise and sunset but in complete silence)
4) Increase fruit, vegetable, and water intake and decrease bread, meats, and alcohol intake
5) Walk or do some form of exercise everyday
6) Have very frank conversations with God (like you would with your best friend or parent)
7) Pray often (all throughout the day)
Lord, we praise you!!!! We are so grateful that you've considered us in the way you have. You made us in your image. Wow!!! Thank you, Father! Now, help us to keep that thought at the forefront of our minds as we send everything else to the back. Remind us to preserve these beautiful gifts you've given us; a mind to create, a heart to love, a body to work and serve. Help us take advantage of the wisdom which is always readily available to us in your Word and in the examples of others as we seek to preserve the lifestyle which aids our mental, emotional, physical success. Thank you Lord & Amen!!!
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