“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7
Taking care of our bodies is the most basic way to love ourselves. So often in the western church bodies have been looked down on. In fact, denying our bodies has been seen as a holy pursuit. North American culture lauds those who can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. We admire people who deny themselves in order to create the success they want.
However in our worship of productivity we have forgotten the art of loving, taking care of, and listening to our bodies.
This week as you bathe, eat and dress remember that caring for our physical bodies is one way to love ourselves and be thankful for our God created “home”. When you take a bath and clean between your toes, this is a way to love your body and express thankfulness. As you eat your meals remember that nourishing your body with food is a way to show love and care to yourself. Dressing in warm or cool, comfortable clothing shows respect for the home you have on this earth. Take a deep breath, and show your body some love this week!
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