Let’s Be Healthy in 2025!
Our bodies and spirits are deeply intertwined, and neglecting one can impact the other. God calls us to steward each aspect of our lives, recognizing that our physical and spiritual well-being are gifts we are responsible for nurturing. Given this, allow me to share some practical insights on physical and spiritual health for 2025.
Taking care of our bodies isn’t vanity, but rather an act of stewardship. Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s,” (KJV). Keeping our bodies healthy enables us to live out our calling with energy and endurance.
Individually, we can commit to regular exercise, balanced nutrition and sufficient rest. Setting aside time for walking, making healthier food choices or prioritizing sleep can become an act of worship, expressing gratitude to God for the gift of our physical selves. As a church, we can create a supportive environment that promotes health. Organizing walking or fitness groups, offering cooking classes with nutritious meal ideas and hosting seminars on healthy living are practical ways to help our congregations honor their bodies.
Spiritual health is also essential to our overall wellness, anchoring us to God’s peace and purpose. Our spiritual lives require nurturing through prayer, Bible study and fellowship.
For individual spiritual growth, please engage in daily prayer and devotion, reading Scripture and spending quiet time with God. Consider starting a prayer journal or setting aside a specific time each day for intentional spiritual reflection. These practices help deepen our relationship with God and provide us with guidance and comfort. As a church, we can encourage one another through regular Bible studies, worship services, and prayer groups. Our churches can also offer resources like devotional guides or discipleship classes to deepen spiritual growth. By creating an environment where people can openly share their spiritual journeys, we foster a community where everyone can grow together in faith.
For 2025, let’s make this new year one of renewed commitment to wholistic health. Individually, we can take small, sustainable steps to care for our bodies and nurture our spirits. Collectively, we can foster a community of health, offering support, resources and fellowship that lift one another up. Through these actions, we reflect God’s love, stewardship, and commitment to each other and His creation. As we journey together, let us inspire one another to greater health and wellness so we may serve God and our community to the fullest in this coming year and beyond. Happy New Year!
