Formula of Five
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and God has commissioned us to care for our bodies well and faithfully. We’re called to glorify God in our bodies, because we are bought with a price. Jesus paid a hefty price to make us His own, so we should put in the needed effort toward caring for our health.
Our health is important. This we know. This isn’t a new concept. Our health affects our quality of life, our ministries, our relationships, and our ability to make a living, care for our family, and serve the community.
Doing our part to care for our health is a constant challenge for Maria and me, and I’m guessing it may be for you too. With that in mind, I thought that a brief review of some of the important tenets of health and fitness could be helpful. I’ve boiled these down to five key elements, but depending on your own situation and health needs, you will likely be led to put more attention on some than on others.