When we talk about "health," we generally think of the "body.

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When we talk about "health," we generally think of the "body."

However…the definition of health is as follows:
"Health is being in good and stable mental, physical, social, and spiritual condition."
…🙄…
At the heart of us humans is the "spirit."
And…
What is inside strongly influences what is outside.

For example…🤔
Even if your body is tired, if your mind is healthy, you can still take action…
Conversely, even if your body is healthy, if your mind is tired, you won't want to do anything🤤.

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Therefore, the source of our
"health" lies in "spiritual health."

John described "spiritual health" as "having a blessed soul."

The "blessed soul" that the Bible teaches is a soul that is as follows:

(1) A soul that possesses self-respect, recognizing itself as "God's creation," made by God the Creator.

(2) I am a soul that has joy and peace knowing that I am "forgiven of sins" by Jesus Christ, my Savior.

(3) I am a soul that has confidence and hope knowing that I am taught and guided daily by the Holy Spirit, my Helper.

Is your soul blessed?

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.