How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk

Faith in real life

It’s His body, anyway

November 28th, 2012

Properly honor and care for your body

My body is from God, and since he sent Jesus to set me free from sin and death, my body is not mine. It is claimed by Jesus and he uses it here and now.

Practice the Sabbath

Disciples discover it is a good thing to stop and reflect on what God is doing. Celebrate how good God is. You can do this daily, weekly, and yearly.

Take silence and solitude time each day to break from whatever is going on around you. Once a week, spend a day in reflection of God and enjoy him through those around you. For many, Sunday is this time of connecting to God, family, and friends. Once a year spend several days away from the “rat race,” not to cram in as many activities as possible on a vacation, but to just do “nothing.” There is more to rest than sleep. God rested (Genesis 2:2). Jesus rested (Matthew 14:13). We can rest.

Dedicate the proper care of your body to Jesus

When you diet, exercise, and get enough sleep, your physical health improves. It is good for your emotional well being. It is good for your soul. When you do these things with Jesus in mind, he can choose to be part of the process. You are inviting him to be a partner. Use Vision/Intention/Means with your dieting, exercise and sleep. This can be very helpful without getting obsessive.

What is one thing you can add to your life for the good of your body?

 

How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk

Faith in real life