Through the waters of baptism we are new creations, members of the body of Christ. We are called to be Christ’s light in the world, and when we care for our whole being – body, mind, and spirit – we are most able to do that. Living well is about a balanced life in Christ. God is at work in and through all our interrelated dimensions – intellectual, emotional, social/interpersonal, vocational, physical, and spiritual.
Being in touch with who God has created us to be guides us on our journey toward wellness. When we live from our God-given gifts, we are joyful; and the body of Christ becomes a community of healing and wholeness.
How we care for ourselves impacts our outlook on life. It affects our flexibility – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. When we are struggling physically, we often have less energy and less emotional tolerance. When we are emotionally out of balance, we may not feel motivated to care for our bodies. When we are distracted by physical or emotional dis-ease, our ability to communicate with God may also be disrupted. Indeed, we are multi-dimensional people.
This message is excerpted from “Our Journey To Wellness,” intro by Tammy Devine, a 2013 resource of the Women of the ELCA. Today we commemorate Florence Nightingale, 1910; Clara Maass, 1901; renewers of society.
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