2015 church verse
Souls who follow their hearts THRIVE; You become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces . . .
God-loyal people always get a good life.
(Proverbs 13:19-21 – The Message)
“Regardless of where you stand politically, there is no denying that America's recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have thrown forward countless stories
of heroism and examples of individuals who are ready to step up for the cause. There is another important war
that Americans have been engaged in for some time now, at home, which is in need of some heroes.
That's the war on obesity, especially in children. Most of us know the grim statistics: Two-thirds of us are overweight; one-third are obese
(almost 36 percent of Americans - 17 percent of children aged 2 to 19). $147 billion is spent every year on health problems related to obesity
(forecasted to rise to $343 billion in 2018). It is estimated by 2020 that 50 percent of the U.S. population will be obese.
The health of the U.S. is going the wrong wayand up until now, many churches have been part of the problem and not the cure . . .
think spaghetti dinners, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials, potlucks and donuts on Sunday morning.
The Bible Belt has been widening, but not in a way ordained by God.� (Daniel Amen)
"The idea is to fight the war on obesity in a very positive way". (Samir Becic)
PRINCIPLE 1: My body was created and designed by God
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit them together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous— and how well I know it. (Psalm 139:13-14 – Living Bible)
PRINCIPLE 2: My body belongs to God!
Haven’t you yet learned that your body is the home of the Holy Spirit God gave you, and that he lives within you? Your own body does not belong to you.
For God has bought you with a great price. So use every part of your body to give glory back to God because he owns it. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Living Bible)
PRINCIPLE 3: My body should be dedicated to God to honor Him!
So if you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to honor God.
(1 Corinthians 10:31 – New Life Version)
And so, dear brothers, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living sacrifice, holy—the kind he can accept.
When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? (Romans 12:1 – Living Bible)
PRINCIPLE 4: My body should always be used for serving God
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
(Ephesians 2:10 – New Living Translation)
PRINCIPLE 5: My physical health is important to God!
And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy you with all good things, and keep you healthy too; and you will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. (Isaiah 58:11 – Living Bible)
I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. (3 John 1:2 – New Living Translation)
PRINCIPLE 6: Therefore, it is my responsibility to do everything I can to stay fit and healthy
Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.
Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.
(1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – New Living Translation)
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13 – English Standard Version)
HOW TO THRIVE PHYSICALLY - THE 4 E’S OF HEALTHY LIVING
Eat Right (Nutritional component)
Exercise Consistently (Fitness Component)
Emotional Well Being (Mental Component)
Exalt God (Spiritual Component)
FITNESS IS WITNESS
Let the light of your example shine so brightly that the people around you will see how you live your life and the good you do and give honor to your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
FITNESS IS COMMITMENT
So if you know the right way to live and ignore it, it is wrong— plain and simple. (James 4:17 – The Voice)
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