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Weekly Wellness Devotional and Scripture: Beliefs About God – John 7:37-38

October 31, 2009 By Dale Fletcher 1 Comment

Our beliefs about God and spiritual things are the most important beliefs we have because they can have the most impact on our lives – as we live day to day and for all eternity.

What we believe determines how we behave to a very large degree.  When our lifestyle choices are guided by our deep spiritual beliefs, our health can be positively impacted.

On one occasion, Jesus said in a loud voice, ” “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.  Whoever believes in me, as Scriptures has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” By this he meant the Spirit (of God), whom those who believed in him were later to receive.”  John 7:37-38

If we believe in Jesus and have accepted him into our heart, we are promised that God’s Holy Spirit is in us. The Spirit’s power enables us to live in a way that we could not otherwise live.

This is why I have identified the following Christian principles, among 38 others, to be health-promoting:

  • Believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit
  • Accept Jesus as Savior
  • Believe the Holy Spirit Lives in You

The “streams of living water” that flow from within you, resulting from the above principles, will help you experience a healthier life than if your beliefs were otherwise.  This “stream of water” is God’s Spirit and his associated power for living.

When I want to make a point about something… when I want to emphasize something.. I often raise my voice and talk louder than I usually talk.  Did you notice in the scripture above that Jesus spoke in a loud voice?  I suspect he was emphasizing this to those he was talking to.  I hope you’ll agree with me that this is a very important spiritual truth that we should embrace and apply!

Questions to Reflect on:

Do you have a desire or a “thirst” to make a behavior change in your life?

Are you burdened by stressors in your life?

Jesus invites you to “drink” from his well and to go to him if you are weary and burdened by life circumstances. (Matthew 11:28) He promises that the Spirit of God will empower you to make desired lifestyle changes and meet your deep needs when circumstances in life are burdensome.

Related Resources:

An Invitation to Join God’s Family

A More Complete Biblical Basis for The Faith and Health Connection Ministry

Changing Behavior and God’s Holy Spirit – a Blog Post

Other Blog Posts on the Holy Spirit and Health

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Comments

  1. Kaysha says

    November 1, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I absolutely love your blog!

    I am the creator of The Divine Wellness Center – a Christian Wellness Network. We are a community of individuals with the common goal of encouraging others to live healthy balanced Christ Centered lives.

    I am currently seeking regular contributors for the network in various areas of health and wellness. I am a complete fan of your work and would be honored if you would agree to post your blogs on our site. In exchange I would put a permanent link to your site on the front page of the website and you may include your webiste URL in every post.

    Whenever you have the time please visit our site at http://www.thedivinewellnesscenter.com

    God Bless!

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