Living in Increase (Part 9) - Increase in HealthSample

Fuel Your Body

Yesterday, we briefly mentioned how taking care of our physical bodies includes what we eat and drink. 1 Corinthians 10:31 is another testament that God cares about what we put into our bodies.

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t always fuel my body with the best fuel. I love snacks and chocolate, fried food, McDonald’s, and sugar. However, I also know that whatever I put in my body should glorify God.

One night, Austin and I picked up Taco Bell for dinner. We sat down to eat, and Austin prayed over the food before we ate. He said, “God, please bless this meal. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.” And as I looked at our quesadillas, nachos, and tacos that we got for maybe $5, I looked at him and said, “There’s no way God is going to bless this!”

I was joking, but it made me think about what I’m putting into my body. Is it glorifying God when I put things that do more harm than good in my body? I’m not saying we can’t have snacks, chocolate, fried food, or sugar. However, I am saying that we should be mindful of what and how much we eat and drink.

The only way to know if what we’re putting into our bodies is glorifying God is to ask Him. What would it look like if you asked God to help you make your weekly grocery list? What would it look like if you asked God to give you wisdom before you ordered off the menu?

The Bible says that we are to do everything to the glory of God, including what we use to fuel our bodies!

Emily N. Green

Action Step: Take a mental note of everything you eat and drink today. Ask God for wisdom to make healthy choices.