Health. It’s on everyone’s mind these days! But just how do you live a healthy life? If any of you lack wisdom, ask God! What does God’s word say about health and healthy living?

The Bible gives us the basic keys to health. Simply put in Proverbs 3:1-2, 8: “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity . . . This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones”.

The Bible also presents good health (and mental health) as something to be sought after and appreciated. In the Old and New Testaments, common greetings included wishes for good health and long life.

Here are some other scriptures to work into your homeschooling quiet time to build those spiritual and physical muscles of health!

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24

“But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted, but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul, and health to the body.” Proverbs 16:24

These are just a few of our favorites. Feel free to add to this list as you write God’s word on your children’s hearts in the pursuit of godly health and well being!

 

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