(John 5:6).
We hear a lot in the media today about
wellness. What exactly is wellness? Most
definitions include the idea of being healthy in body and mind as a result of
deliberate effort.
Wellness.com defines wellness as “an active
process of becoming aware and making choices toward a more successful existence. Process means that improvement is always
possible; being aware is to be continuously seeking how to improve; choices
mean selecting the options which are in our best interest; success includes
one’s collection of life accomplishments.”
This is a worldly definition, and as
Christians we need to know and believe that the most important wellness is
spiritual wellness, yielding our lives and hearts to God whatever our bodily
condition. Based on that truth, I think
we can apply the wellness.com definition to our lives from a Biblical perspective.
Process - although our health issues may not
change, improvement in attitude and perspective is possible because we are new
creations (II Corinthians 5:17). Aware -
we become aware of how to improve by studying Scripture and following it (Psalm
19:7-11). When we are faced with health
choices, the Lord will direct us wisely (Psalm 32:8). Success – a successful life is one which
lives life for God’s glory in any condition, healthy or well (Matthew 25:21).
In a recent sermon, our pastor said, “Kingdom
plans and goals are being accomplished even in illness. To really be well is to know Jesus, and true
wellness is to experience kingdom purpose in every aspect of life”. Yes, we would like to be well
physically. But knowing and living for
Jesus brings a wellness that will last forever.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that I can serve You
whether I am physically well or not. Show
me how to do this in my particular circumstances. Help me be wise in pursuing any physical
wellness You desire for me, but help me seek the wellness of my soul above all
else. Amen.
