Inspirational Scriptures
Health and Well Being
Scriptures on Health
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
(I Corinthians 10:31)
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.
(I Corinthians 3:16,17)
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (I Corinthians 6: 19, 20)
PSALMS
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalms 23:4)
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.(Psalms 66:18)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit; Who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like an eagle. (Psalms 103:1-5)
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)
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent forth His word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. (Psalms 107:19-20)
PROVERBS
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)
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding. For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold. ...Long life is in her right hand. (Proverbs 3:13-14)
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (Proverbs 4:23)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when hopes are realized at last, there is life and joy. (Proverbs 13:12)
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (Proverbs 14:30)
When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful (and full of hope), everything seems right. (Proverbs 15:15)
A cheerful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22)
A man's spirit can sustain his broken body, but when spirit dies, what hope is left? (Proverbs 18:14)
Know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it,...there is hope and it will not be cut off. (Proverbs 24:14)
Keeping yourself in the "Spirit" for the well being of your Mind and Body
Practical guidelines are reflected in the bible. A lot is said about how we live our lives, our lifestyle, our relationships, our working and recreational time and how it relates to our well being and happiness.
Food and Exercise
Our physical self needs a balance to live healthy lives. Food, water and exercise are the basis for living and for physical restoration. With the absence of any three of these elements, we surely would not survive. Also, without the proper amount of these items will also cause an adverse effect on our body, not allowing our body to function to its full potential. Any excess to these three elements will also cause negative restructure and lessen the harmonious balance to our health.
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. (I Corinthians 6: 19, 20)
Life Habits and Vices
Living according to God's scriptures, may lessen some of the negative impacts of life circumstances (overwork, lack of sleep, vices, and compulsiveness and overindulgence). Maintaining a positive attitude and obedience toward God's word allows you the quality of life He wants for you. Non-engagement of foreign vices as illegal drugs or misuse of prescription drugs; alcohol, overindulgence of food, or junk foods, smoking, etc. is a good way to maintain the positive attitude, response and obedience to God's work. It provides a healthier way for us to interact with others, example - lack of sleep can cause irritability toward others. There is a reason in abiding by our Heavenly Father's instructions on how to live. It is for the healthy and productive life, by his Grace, he has given us to enjoy. The bible says that the body is His temple and anything that is contrary to God's teaching that offense the temple, offense God.
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)
Lifestyles and False Enjoyment
There are simply some environments that must not be entered for your sanctity and safety and are contrary to God's word. The sole purpose is to grasp temporary satisfaction. Do not be without the Heavenly Father, remember, He will never leave you nor forsake you and will not allow you to be tempted more than you are able to overcome; be strong in the Lord. However, when His truth is ignored, and disobedience to God's teaching is engaged, the Holy Spirit will flee when you embrace what is contrary to God. No man can serve two masters He will either love one and despise the other. Therefore, maintain a strong faith and obey according to God's teaching, build strong habits of prayer, guidance and protection.
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding. For its profit is better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold. ...Long life is in her right hand. (Proverbs 3:13-14)
Peace of Mind through Prayer, Meditation and Worship
Maintain a relationship with our Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Give him all of your concerns, allow Him to freely work in your life and transform the mindset; what may look enticing, alluring and fun will be exposed to show the truth. Meditate daily on his words and learn how others experience his love, service and protection through faith, hope and strength. Give the Heavenly Father all of your cares and wait on Him; walk with him daily. Maintain a loving relationship and support from family and friends; without allowing the negative attitude to overtake your cares. Keep a daily prayer log to reflect and count all your blessings.
Sometimes, in our prayer for healing, God may sometimes allow inherence of the body to get our attention and keep us focused on who we should count on - Our Heavenly Father. This does not mean that God inflicts the illness or pain, but that in some instances, occurrences could be environmental or unforeseen circumstances, genetic, or just the fact that we, sometimes, as humans to not adhere to proper spiritual guideline.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when hopes are realized at last, there is life and joy. (Proverbs 13:12)
In times healing may come, and when it does, we extend complete homage and thanksgiving to our Lord. Even if it is not the sort of healing we had in mind. So, we approach the altar with an open mind, knowing that God desires our wholeness and well-being.
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (Proverbs 14:30)
