I came across a quote today that says "HEALTH IS WEALTH". How true is this statement? I immediately thanked the Lord for my health, my families health and my friends health. Is this not why I have such a passion for living well and teaching or being an example to others and have a career as a PA-C, RD? But it hit me on a deeper level as I realized health is wealth but it is ALSO a HUGE GIFT. Why on earth do I desire more things and more stuff when they just break and get lost or out-dated. Why do I let it stress me out when things deteriorate, they are obviously going to, as the world destroys everything. God reminds us in Matthew chapter 6:19 "Don't store up treasures here on earth where they can erode away or may be stolen. Store them in heaven where they will never lose their value, and are safe from thieves. If your profits are in heaven your heart will be there too." I feel that I have always been thankful for my health and my body but by becoming more aware of this "wealth" I have, it helps my overall outlook on life. God also has blessed my family and close friends with their health as well. People, this is such a gift. Verse 25 states, So my counsel is "Don't worry about THINGS- food,drink and clothes (I mean back in the day they didn't have all of the "stuff" we have now imagine the list) For you already have LIFE AND A BODY--AND THEY ARE FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT TO EAT AND WEAR. A few verses later in verses 31-33 it says, "So don't worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be like the heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are DEEPLY CONCERNED about them. But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to." and then the verse that fills my soul verse 34, "So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time."
God gave us our life and our body, he tells us to take care of them and to focus on him first. I have said many times that I would start reading the bible on a daily basis. But between the chaotic circus that is my life now I can barely use the bathroom alone let alone read the bible. There is the time before I lay my head on the pillow though. So why don't I? Too tired, too selfish, too busy checking out my Facebook newsfeed....yup. I have to work on this. As I age I realize that my spiritual tank, my physical tank and my emotional tank all need to be filled up and I need to commit to meeting with God, one-on-one every day. He knows the secrets of my heart, he knows my desires and promises to give them to me if I lean on him and put him first! In Matthew 7:7 it says "Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. For everyone who asks receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you will knock, the door will open." So I will continue to live my passion of wellness, share it with everyone, and start every day and night with a quiet time saved for me & God so that I never forget to be thankful for my health as it is clearly true wealth that was handed to me. Live Well.
