TOSSING OUT THE JUNK FOOD: 3 GODLY GOALS FOR A GREAT SUMMER RESET
(8-2024) by Carol Scheitlin
As good as it might look and taste, junk food is just that – it’s junk. It’s not healthy. It’s not food that is good, nourishing or beneficial for you. In fact, it can do a lot of harm to your body and affect your overall long-term health.
This is Carol Scheitlin of New Life Expressions. This month we’ll take a look at a few healthy tips and reminders to help you revive, be nourished, and be refreshed - through any season of life.
Whatever your circumstances, whatever the season, it’s not too late for a healthy reset, a new beginning.
A FEW QUICK TIPS TO HELP PHYSICALLY - AND SPIRITUALLY:
CHOOSE FOODS THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO YOUR BODY: The sugary dessert, or bag of salty chips, or the fast-food meals that we all sometimes feast on, may not be our best options. Have you ever researched the ingredients in the foods you eat? Many foods we “enjoy” are packed with dyes, preservatives, and things we may never have heard of – things that can do our bodies more harm than good. We need to be wise about what we are consuming. Just because it initially looks appealing to our eyes, it can really hurt us long-term.
Before it’s too late, let’s make healthy choices for our body, and opt for the healthy snacks, the fruits, the veggies (without the pesticides if possible), and wisely choose the many delicious and nutritious alternatives.
SPIRITUALLY, CHOOSE TRUTH THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO YOUR SOUL: Similarly, spiritually, there are things, beliefs, and practices that may appeal to us at first, but are harmful in the long run. Spiritually, we need to be cautious and make healthy choices regarding what our eyes, minds and our hearts consume!
We need to be wise and selective about the things we are pouring into our souls.
Far more devastating than the foods which over time can destroy one’s physical body, are the lies that can literally lead a soul to hell for all eternity. There are many false teachings, deceptions, and spiritual snares out there that can cause major damage.
How do we discern what is truth from what is destructive and damaging?
How are we built up, strengthened, so we can stay fit and healthy spiritually?
How is it possible to determine truth from what is deception? When you breathe your last breath on this earth, then what? Do you know with all certainty where you will spend eternity?
What spiritual food are you consuming?
And what are the ingredients for a healthy spiritual life?
I pray we all make healthy choices for our spiritual well-being – before it’s too late. May we believe the truths found in the God’s Word, the Holy Bible – Words from the Living God – the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
THREE GODLY GOALS TO CONSIDER, FOR A REFRESHING NEW START:
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FIND TRUTH & NOURISHMENT BY READING GOD’S WORD DAILY
As we read the Bible daily and get more into His Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book, we learn more about what is truth and what is false doctrine, what is good and what is evil, what things we should embrace, and what we should avoid. God gives us real-life examples and lessons we can learn from, as we read about the lives of who have gone before us.
God’s Word instructs and guides us.
God warns us about the things in life that will harm us.
In the Bible, God tells us how the world as we know it will end. He warns us in advance of the evil, the detailed events, and the people who will come on the scene in the future. The antichrist, the false prophet, a one-world governing body, a one-world currency, the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, and so much more is defined for us regarding the days ahead. We can see things already happening in the world today, preparations being made. It will all come to fruition, just as God says.
God prepares and equips us for the future. God’s Word equips us for every circumstance we will ever face. God reveals what is good and shows us His good way – the way to peace, life, and blessing. He provides the Hope that we need - the hope that is found in the Messiah. We, therefore, can absolutely look forward to the future return of Messiah Jesus, and the final victory over all evil.
Abundant life and eternal life come through the Living Word, the Messiah Jesus – the One Who is Faithful and True, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.
The TRUTH is available for everyone. We can find all the wisdom, truth and super nourishment we need by reading God’s powerful Word daily.
Taste and see for yourself – chew on, ponder what’s in God’s written Word. Memorize Scripture verses that minister to your heart, that encourage you, that strengthen you. And get connected with others who also love and believe God’s Word.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD’S CHARACTER & BE FILLED TO OVERFLOWING:
As you read the Bible, and keep reading, you learn more and more about who God is, His care for His creation, and His great love.
Love is listed first among all the good fruit of the Holy Spirit (found in the Scripture reference in Galatians 5:22a). When we are filled with His Spirit, we will more and more reflect His life-giving and intentional love to others.
The Holy Spirit can fill you to overflowing so you can easily, through God’s empowerment, care for and pour out this love to others.
Pray to God, ask Him to fill you, and see how the Holy Spirit may lead you – perhaps to care for the poor, be present for those suffering, reach out to those who are lonely, ill, isolated, or help others who are going through great trials. We can be filled to overflowing, and share His great love and His Word with others.
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FOLLOW GOD’S HEART TO SAVE & TO MEET THE DEEPEST OF NEEDS
God’s heart is for people to turn to Him and be saved. GOD loves us so much and cares so much about our well-being, that He met our greatest need of salvation.
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence..” (Ephesians 1:7-8)
“By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many,
For He shall bear their iniquities.
Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great,
And He shall divide the spoil with the strong,
Because He poured out His soul unto death,
And He was numbered with the transgressors,
And He bore the sin of many,
And made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53:11b-12)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
May we share the message of His great salvation. Share the healing, fulfilling, fully-satisfying, life-changing Gospel with others. Share His goodness, life, mercy and the hope that we have in Jesus.
GOD IS ABLE to remove the bad stuff we may have allowed in, the junk food, the things that are harmful, the false things, the lies and deception.
The true and living God can give you what is good, true, pure, best and beneficial.
Will you receive from Him today?
Messiah Jesus (“Yeshua”, His Hebrew name), died on the cross for all our sins, and He rose again according to the Scriptures. The Lord will fully satisfy your deepest need, the longing of your heart, and the hunger of your soul. He is the Way, the Truth, the pure Bread of LIFE, and He will give you what is good indeed.
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” (Psalm 34:8-10)
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness.” (Psalm 107:8-9)
Now is the time for you to reset, get back on track, make the healthy choices that you need to make in your life – for your physical and spiritual well-being.
NOW is the crucial time to opt for the healthy, the good, the best.
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Carol Scheitlin is director of New Life Expressions, writer, author, and blogger. She has served short term on various missions around the world, long term in engineering and manufacturing businesses, and for many years directed a worldwide outreach. She loves encouraging people to see Messiah Jesus throughout the Scriptures – and to know God’s awesome, perfect and sacrificial love. Only through HIM can we know this deep love, and have real hope, victory - and New Life!
Carol has written 12 books, being published over time. The first two books, "Let the House of Aaron Say", and "I Will Bless Those Who Bless You" are currently available on Amazon. Book #3 will, Lord-willing, be available this year.
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