"Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones." Proverbs 3:7-8
I can seem like a bit of a Neoh, at all. I know there is so much I don't know, and that I'm not generally the smartest person in the room. The by God's design I am filled with wisdom, I enjoy learning new things, and have the ability to recall things easily. Most importantly Holy Spirit lives within me.
As a child, my sister and I would spend hours, when we were trapped inside due to the weather, in front of my mom's library books. These books included a set of encyclopedia, a Webster's dictionary, along with many historical nonfiction and fiction books. With the invention of the Internet, and so many different ways to take in information, it is this Enneagram 5 girl's delight.
I know I have so much to learn. Just yesterday, I learned people eat sparrows. In Biblical times, it was for the poor and yet Jesus valued the life of the sparrows. To this day, sparrows are still eaten in some cultures.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.". Matthew 10:29
The fear of the Lord is something that was instilled in me as a child. I was taught to reference God and his house. I don't fear that he is waiting in heaven to strike me down with the lightning bolts, but I know he will correct me here on earth. I also understand that one day I will stand before him And give account for the things I've done. I hope to hear "well done my good and faithful servant."
He has given me Holy Spirit to empower me to turn from evil. Evil is acting out, morally, incorrect behavior, the condition of causing unnecessary pain, or suffering, or the absence of good. I don't want any of those definitions to be said about me. By God's grace, I can turn away from evil.
The Word says that when I fear God, and turn from evil, it will bring healing to my body and refreshment to my bones. The Bible warns against eating too much and being lazy, which makes doing so an immoral, incorrect behavior. Could it be that I need to just obey the Word? Could it be I just need to turn from the evil to find healing in my body from the pain of carrying too much weight? I know it's easier said than done, but I do have Holy Spirit with me if I will surrender these things to Him.
My word for 2024 is Health. I believe that God wants me to be healthy because my physical body is the temple of Holy Spirit. I believe He wants me to be spiritually healthy so I can carry out the plans and purposes He designed me for. I believe God wants me to be mentally healthy because He gave me the mind of Christ. I believe He wants me to be emotionally healthy because He doesn't want me to be tossed around and double minded. I believe God wants me to be relationally healthy because I am part of a body of Christ made up of many members. I believe He wants me to be financially healthy to support the needs of His kingdom as He works through us to meet those needs.
Health, one of the words for this is Lexicon :: Strong's H7965 - šālôm meaning completeness, soundness, welfare, peace. I believe God wants this for my life and I will pursue Him in health for 2024.
Lord, I felt this word in my spirit for the past few months. You know I've tried many years to improve my health, and then I get off track pretty easy. Help me Lord to honor You this year with my body, mind, emotions, relationships, Spiritually, and with my finances. I know I need Holy Spirit empowerment for the journey. I know on my own I can't. I know with You I can and this year I am going to let You. I ask for Your help. Help me surrender. Help me obey and submit. Help me to honor You in each of these areas. In Jesus name amen
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