God has charged pastors and church leaders to take care of His body. Most of us steward well the congregational body of Christ, but what about our personal physical bodies?
This week marks one year since my heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery. I’m eternally grateful to God for His divine intervention, a loving family, and supportive church. My cardiac issues were not due to an out of control diet, being overweight, or a sedentary life. The doctors believe that my issues stem from a genetic predisposition for heart disease. However, I have surmised that the stress of pastoring and leading a church has also been a contributing factor to the complications I experienced. Leading in ministry is rewarding but it can be a risk factor and challenge to our physical well-being.
For me and most of us, it is time to stop making excuses and start making the necessary lifestyle changes to better health. It begins with surrendering your whole self to God and developing a pattern of daily disciplines and making healthy choices. One significant key is to remind yourself that one day you will have to give an account to God for how well you maintained His temple.
Focus on 3 primary areas for good physical health. Improve what you ingest, how you rest, and how you physically progress:
What you Ingest
Pay attention to the quality of what you eat and the quantity of what you eat. Consume the foods that will provide the best nutrition your body needs instead of the foods that contribute to weight…
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