Family Health - The Complete PictureAs Christian Parents, our family health concerns go beyond the physical. Of course, we want to feed our family nutritious meals. We want to make sure everyone is staying fit. And, we want to keep our brains sharp! But, as Christians, we understand the importance of spiritual health - it has a pretty huge impact on our mind and body. 1 Corinthians 12:12 - "The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body — whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free — and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." Everything - mind, body, and soul - works together to keep us healthy. Let's focus on the complete picture of family health: 1. Spiritual Health - Put On The Full Armor Of God! 2. Healthy Marriage - Have a 1 Corinthians Kind of Marriage! 3. Family Education - Fun Ways to Use Your Brain! 4. Family Nutrition - Food and Vitamins For Great Health! 5. Family Fitness - Get your family Movin'! Ready? Let's go! Spiritual Health - Put On The Full Armor Of God! Here's a bold fact - the devil hates you. He hates you with a relentless passion, because you are God's child. He wants to steal your peace and joy. He wants to kill your bible studies and prayer time. And, he wants to destroy your health, faith and relationships. The devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). And, you better believe you will be on his "radar" if you are walking on God's path. If you are helping to build God's kingdom, you are a threat to the enemy, and he will likely attack. I, personally, find it encouraging when satan attacks. Really...I want to be a threat to the enemy! When I am following God's plan - and satan attacks with thoughts of doubt or temptation - I just build my confidence in the Lord and keep going! Are you a threat to the enemy? Is he attacking you and your family? Have you felt more and more spiritual warfare recently? You are not alone. Your spouse is your most important human relationship. That relationship can make or break your family health. Think about it! When you two are communicating, resolving conflict, and really loving each other - you feel great! You are happy, healthy, and enjoying life. When you two are fighting, ignoring each other, or impatient with each other - life is stressful, and everyone in your house feels uncomfortable. God gave us the ingredients for a healthy marriage in His word - in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. If you mix this verse with equal parts of communication, openness, submission, and respect - you will build a beautiful marriage. A deep marriage relationship that will only grow stronger! Your kids - from birth to college graduation - are constantly learning. They are immersed in new experiences - at home, in the classroom, and out in the world. We can learn a lot from our kids! As adults, we can build our brain power - by talking through problems, solving puzzles, memorizing verses, reading books and articles, and traveling the world. And, we can share these same experiences with our kids. Show your kids that you truly value learning. After all, genuine enthusiasm is contagious!
Mmmmm...food. A topic that everyone loves! After all, where do people usually gather? Around the food...and usually in the kitchen! The need for food is something we all share. Food brings people together like nothing else. But it can also tear us apart if we abuse it. Since our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) - we need to take care of ourselves. Nutrition is one of the biggest ways to impact family health. Are you and your family getting what you need to stay healthy? Are you eating your fruits and veggies...avoiding the junk food...and taking your vitamins for family health? You may think, "My family eats pretty good...most of the time. We don't need extra vitamins." Well...experts agree that vitamins are becoming more and more necessary in our diet. Ok, this is a fun one! It's so easy to get the exercise you need - if you make time for it! Family health depends on it! God designed our bodies to move - to walk, run, jump, squat, dance, lunge, jog, skip, strut, play, swim, hop, roll, duck, crawl, stretch, flip, race, leap, shake, twist.... ...well, you get the idea! :o)
As you click on the links above, you will see how the mind, body and soul work together for overall health. Family health is an important foundation to build upon. But we are not alone! God became flesh and lived among us (John 1:14). He understands our health concerns firsthand. So, find out what the Lord has to say about your health, and then take responsibility to... ~ defend yourself spiritually ~ and love your spouse abundantly ~ focus yourself mentally ~ nourish and strengthen yourself physically Please, contact me with your family health improvements! I would love to hear from you! God bless you and yours! Back to TOP of Family Health
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