The toxic root you don’t see
As someone who helps other people get well, I find it interesting that many people have mysterious health issues despite eating well and exercising. I find it inspiring that the Bible is the most incredible health guide every written. I guess that makes sense seeing as the One who wrote it also dreamed up and created us!
John prayed that his friend Gaius, whom he loved, would enjoy good health and that all would go well with him even as his soul was doing well. (3 John 1:2)
Yes, what you eat matters. Yes, your level of activity matters. Yes, your exposure to toxic and harmful things matters!
But, what if the unseen “matters” of the soul have as much to do with our health as the external ones?
Paul tells us to be very careful not to let any bitter root grow up. He also tells us to not forgive opens the door for the enemy to mess with us.
In Philippians we are told to rejoice always and not be anxious about anything. Instead, we are to pray. It’s easy to confuse the two.
Anxiety affects our body, unresolved stress affects our body, bitterness and unforgiveness affects our body, anger and frustration also affects our body.
Conversely, when we think of things that are true, noble, right and praiseworthy like Paul tells us in Philippians 4, our body responds positively. In fact, our thoughts affect our DNA and can influence our genes. Interesting isn’t it? (If you want to know more about this, check out Dr. Caroline Leaf’s work – a brilliant cognitive neuroscientist).
When God tells us to choose life and blessing, not death and cursing, He makes it clear that life begins in our mind. We are given the power and responsibility to choose. With our MINDS, we choose life or death.
When we entertain the enemy’s attributes, we open a door for him to affect our soul and body. What you consume affects your health.
If you’re watching violence, witchcraft and new age (think Disney, video games, porn, yoga sexual promiscuity, etc.), it will burn toxic roots into your soul, mind and body. Words have power of life and death, if your environment or music is spouting death, you better believe it affects you.
I wish everyone I love would do a pantry overhaul, nourishing their bodies with good food and exercise. I really wish people would do a soul cleaning and get rid of toxic roots sabotaging their well being on every level! Healing and reprogramming my mind has been a huge part of my health journey.
For optimal health, a coach who knows how to nourish and heal the body and mind is great, but it is imperative the Holy Spirit be our guide as well. He leads us into all Truth and is the Counsellor. Speaking of which, I have a walking appointment with Him right now!
What do you need to cleanse you mind of? Have you invited the Holy Spirit into your journey? How has He coached you into greater wellness?
