God is a triune being: the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Trinity created us in their image as triune
beings with a body, soul and spirit (Genesis
1:26; 1 Thessalonians 5:23). Each entity
contributes to who we are and influences our health and well-being. We experience life through our Body, we
acknowledge life through our Soul, and we influence life through our Spirit.
The Body is our existence, the
Soul is our expression, and the Spirit is the essence of our life. Without
fully developing all three parts of our being, we are handicapped individuals.
Unless we acknowledge and nurture each entity, we will never reach wholeness
within ourselves, nor can we help to nurture others.
We care for our Body with proper rest, exercise, and
nutrition. We care for our Soul through
safe relationships, mental stimulation and nurturing our emotional health. We
care for our Spirit through Bible study, church attendance, prayer, fasting,
Christian fellowship, service to God, and sharing our faith with others.
Events, which wound our soul, are only minor chapters of
our life, and are definitely not the end of our story. Even if our past was
good, the best is still yet to come (Jeremiah 29:11). God
calls each one of us to sink our roots deeper into His river of the pure water
of life, which is clear as crystal and proceeds from the throne of God and of
the Lamb (Revelation 22:1).
Prayer:
Father God, we pray for those who are traversing the dark
night of their soul. Bring them nurturing friends and family to support them
through this most recent chapter in their life. We also pray that You will ease this time of transition for them and reassure them
of You care for them as You shower them with Your love and
blessings on their road to the fulfilled Christian life.
Thought for the Day:
God's refreshment sustains us in every trial, and we know
that He will work out all things for your good. - Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11
