Good health is important—for your body and your soul. Here’s what wise old John writes to his friend Gaius near the end of the Bible: “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well” (3 John 2). Good health is a gift from God. It’s good to pray for God’s blessing on our physical bodies as we care for them by eating well, exercising, washing our hands, sleeping… Good health is important! As John wrote, “I pray that you may enjoy good health.”
Just remember that good health isn’t just needed for your body. It’s needed for your soul! Our souls get weighed down by sin and guilt. They constantly get attacked by the diseases of sin and selfishness. That’s why good health for your soul is also a gift from God. It comes through our Savior Jesus and his forgiveness, love, and care. Just as we care for our physical bodies, remember what your soul needs to be healthy: Jesus and his Word day after day after day. Good health is important—for body and soul!
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