Monday, April 16, 2007

"Eat Nutritiously" Essential #4

How did I find out that eating nutritiously was important to me? Several years ago my health wasn't very good. When I got well, I made some changes because I knew that I Corinthians 6:19 told me that my body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. For example, I realized that I could cook good home meals without using prepared meals or TV dinners. I found out that my home cooked meals tasted so much better! I began to drink more water, and I got a pitcher where I could purify the water. I began to eat more vegetables than I had for a long time. These are just a few things that I did.

I encourage you to look at I Corinthians 6:19-20. I knew that I must change in the way I ate since I had accepted the Lord Jesus as my Savior for now I belong to Him. The Scripture says that I was bought with a price and that I was not my own. I wanted to please Him with the way I took care of my body.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

"Sleep Peacefully" Essential #3

Have you had nights where your sleep was so peaceful and restful or nights you couldn't sleep? Have you ever tried playing soft music, sip warm liquids before you go to sleep, take deep breaths, or quote Scripture? Is your bedroom peaceful so there won't be anything to keep you awake?

When you go to bed, clear your thoughts from your mind so they will not disturb your sleep. I have found by playing soft music or listen to the Scripture being read I will fall asleep before I know it.

Psalms 4:8 tells us we can lie down and sleep in peace for the Lord is our safety.

Psalms 91 is excellent to read day and night for these verses tell you about God's protection, don't have to be afraid, about your health, etc. If you have fear of anything, Psalms 91 will help to remove it.

Several years ago when my roommate and I had our apartment broken into, a friend of mine gave me a little card with Psalms 4:8 written on it. I held on to that card, and I would read it over every night before I would go to bed. It helped me to sleep peacefully and get a good night's rest.

I encourage you to try these various things that are mentioned to help you get a peaceful and restful sleep your body needs.