Managing Your Body

I heard my father in the Lord say something a few years ago to me, he had mismanaged his body by driving it too hard and then broke down with a terrible illness, he of course recuperated and was fine. When we were talking, he told me to always 'Manage My Body' very well by doing certain things which I intend to share with us all today.

That equally reminds me of my conversation with one of my staff who believes I can be 'driven' like a young twenty something year old man by doing multiple services, meetings, writings and just jumping around without listening to my body, that is one thing we all do very well, 'thinking less of everyone's health but only ours.' I had to tell her to let me be a good manager, not office manager but my body-manager.

Our Lord Jesus also admonished the disciples to do the same thing, and I make bold to say, He must have been doing that (managing His Body) while on earth hence when he noticed that the apostles where living recklessly, He told them to take some time out, take a break from daily routine, take some rest and leave the crowded scene to hide somewhere alone and apart from the people.

'And He said unto them, Come Ye yourselves apart into a deserted place and REST a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat' (Mark 6 v 31).

The above scripture is amazing and reveals the work ethic in the camp of the Master, they were hardworking people, very driven and weren't resting enough, the Lord had to instruct them to Take a Break and Rest a while from daily work and routine. This is what I want to Inspire you all on today. Manage your Bodies.

7 WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR BODIES

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY: There are many people that don't listen to their bodies but only their hearts. They allow their hearts to drive them to a Breaking Point and then fall sick while some even lose their lives through cardiac arrest etc. The Human Body is designed like a Vehicle that gives you signs when things aren't well with it, a little head ache here, a back ache, some feverish symptoms etc. learn to Listen To Your Body and you will manage it well.

TAKE A BREAK: The Human Body is the major vessel to express your passions and dreams of the heart, so don't over drive it by not Resting the Body regularly. That is the beauty of Sleep and why God created it for us all. Every man is meant to Sleep daily, and Rest usually occurs when some of us Sleep. Manage Your Body by Taking a Break regularly.

EAT GOOD FOOD: The human body also needs good meals to ensure healthy living, just like some of us feed our minds with healthy information by reading good books, educating our mind with great information, we should also give our Bodies good treats by eating good Healthy meals. Did You notice Jesus said, '...and they had no leisure so much as to eat.'

RELAX WITH LEISURE: The Body should be managed by engaging it in something relaxing and entertaining, the brain sends the right signal to the body when it's entertained hence the reaction is different from when it's working. Like when we laugh, we live longer and enjoy the moments. Relax more often and don't overwork your heart by looking for money like it's the whole essence of life.

TAKE MEDICATION WHEN NECESSARY: This is a very crucial part of my thought today, I know most Preachers won't tell you this but there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking medication when necessary in the process of managing your Body. Take a pain killer if you must, take your vitamins to recuperate and so on.

DO SOME EXERCISE: The Bible tells us that Bodily Exercise Profits a Little (1 Tim 4 v 8), so there is wisdom in ensuring that your Body stays strong and fit. Imagine a vehicle that is parked for weeks without someone starting the engine to ensure the oil circulates within...it might develop a bigger fault. Take a 30 minute walk daily on a minimum, it's very heathy and makes you fitter.

READ THE WORD: Now this is my personal responsibility as a pastor, the Bible tells me that the Word of God is also good for the Body and has a way of working for the strength. 'My son, attend to my words, incline thine ears unto my sayings... for they are life unto those that find them and HEALTH TO THEIR FLESH' (Prov. 4 v 20-22).

I hope you have been Inspired...Shalom.

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I have been meditating on Friendships lately and I remember a fellowship I created several years ago called, The Friendship Centre (TFC). Thinking about the Word 'Friend' has been thought provoking and got me in a reflective mood because of an experience that happened to someone last week.

The Person that he called 'Friend' backstabbed him twice in a week on a very sensitive reputation threatening matter; the fellow just didn't stand up for his friend and refused to back him under pressure. He felt distraught and heart broken, and I had to encourage him as best as I could.

The Bible says too many things about Friendships but one or two of my best verses are here quoted:

Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend, but kisses of an enemy are deceitful (Prov 27 v 6)

A Friend loves at all times and a Brother is born for adversity (Prov 17 v 17)

Iron Sharpens Iron, So does a man sharpens the countenance if his friend (Prov 27 v 17)

The above verses are stimulating to the mind and refreshing to the soul because true friends are one of the biggest gifts from heaven. It takes years to develop Friends and true friendship is always Tested by Situations and Crisis. It was the hatred of Saul towards David that tested the Friendship between Jonathan and David. The prince stood with his friend against his father the king and was willing to lose the throne because of the love he had towards David.

7 TESTS OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP

SPEAKS THE TRUTH ALWAYS: True friends don't flatter themselves but speak the truth to nurture their friendship without breaking it. The wounds of a friend in words are faithful than the kisses of the enemy.

STANDS WITH YOU IN TROUBLE: There are fair weather friends and true friends. The former only stand with you when all is rosy and good while the latter will never depart from you even when the going is tough and rough. So many people deserted Jesus at the Cross, but John stood by Him.

ADDS VALUE TO EACH OTHER: This is indeed very debatable but I 'Iron Sharpens Iron' hence friends should add value to each other and make themselves better not worse. Your friendship with someone should sharpen you and make you better morally and in other areas.

LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY: I had to break off with one of my friends some years ago because I found out he was only friends with me for what he could benefit from me even though I 'longed' for his presence always. 'A Friend Loves At All Times...', unconditionally and most sincerely.

DEFENDS YOU IN PUBLIC: This is a major factor that breaks marriages, spouses who are true friends and lovers always defend themselves in public and not expose themselves. After all, Love Covers Multitude Of Sins.

YOUR PRESENCE IS NEVER BORING: This is another test of true friendship, even though I don't see one of my sweetest friends always but whenever we see each other, we spend hours talking and playing, we are never bored and always look forward to the next time we shall see ourselves.

FORGIVENESS OF ERRORS: This is the last on my list of Tests of True Friendships, how quickly and easily we forgive ourselves reveal if we are friends.

I hope you have discovered who Your True Friends are from the above Tests of True Friendship, the list is not exhausted so I'm open to additions, kindly send me a mail and let me know your thoughts.

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