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Healthy Habits

 I was reflecting on the health issues people get as they grow older. I have arthritis in my thumbs, plus my back and neck are often painful. My husband has surgery today on his hand. He also has shoulder problems, needs a knee replacement and has a large and painful hernia. He is likely to be on the waiting list for a long time for the hernia and in the meantime is unable to stand for long. So he cannot indulge in his hobbies or go anywhere to socialise and spends most of his day in front of the television.

Last night it was put into perspective. I was watching an interview on the Outside of Sunday podcast on YouTube (Episode 84). The young woman being interviewed has terminal Stage 4 stomach cancer. She has a husband and children and is a health professional. Her testimony was amazing. God has already worked several miracles during her cancer journey and she is expectant of more.

Often when I am tired or in pain, I find it hard to concentrate on reading my Bible and sometimes put it down with a sigh. Yet she, in all her terrible pain kept her eyes on Jesus. I am so inspired but also completely humbled by her faith and trust in God. I too want my life to be a testimony to God’s goodness and for His glory. For that to happen I need to remain disciplined in studying His word and spending time with Him no matter how I might feel at any particular time. These are spiritually healthy habits to practice daily.

My prayer for you is that you too would draw closer to God no matter your circumstances.
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