Love, Respect, and Rest

We honor the Lord by treating our body with the love and respect it deserves. That means breathing deeply, enjoying nutritious food, sipping fresh water, and connecting with people, pets, and projects that bring

us joy. Movement — stretching, gardening, walking — along with expressions of gratitude and engagement in prayer all count toward good health. Sleeping restfully and slowing down to take breaks are important. Remember, even amid great turbulence, Jesus slept and crafted calm (Mark 4:35-41). In addition, Jesus offers us our own needed rest as shown in Matthew 11:28-30. Even God exemplified the importance of repose by taking time off on his seventh day of creation (Genesis 2:1-3).