Happy day 16 of the Daniel Fast everyone. 🫐🍎🍇🍌🥦🥬🥑🍠🥔

Health is defined as the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit especially freedom from physical disease or pain.  The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.  The meaning of health has changed and broadened over time from focusing only on physical health and the absence of disease to a more holistic definition that includes overall health and wellness.  

“Today, three types of definition of health seem to be possible and are used. The first is that health is the absence of any disease or impairment. The second is that health is a state that allows the individual to adequately cope with all demands of daily life (implying also the absence of disease and impairment). The third definition states that health is a state of balance, an equilibrium that an individual has established within himself and between himself and his social and physical environment.” (Sartorius N. The meanings of health and its promotion. Croat Med J. 2006 Aug;47(4):662-4.)

A Reminder:  Since health includes measures of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social health and more facets that can all impact our state of wellbeing, it is important to note the application of health the Bible. The idea of health resonates throughout the Bible in a holistic way.  The Bible tells us to take care of our bodies, to keep our mind sound, to be in community, to love our neighbor.  The Bible emphasizes peace, wisdom and understanding and a positive way of life, and directs us in actions to take and avoid regarding a healthy lifestyle. Though some things regarding health are out of our control, the strength, resiliency, discernment and hope gained from the Word of God prepares us to effectively manage our health in a purposeful way always expecting the best outcome.

It’s a joyful day 16 everyone. Stay strengthened in Jesus name! God bless . ❤️🙏