GOOD MORNING INDIA
PG Vargis
John grew up and became strong in the spirit.” (Luke 1:80, NLT)
For a long time, human beings did not pay much attention to the active management of our physical health. However, in the past few decades, there is a growing awareness of the need to proactively manage our bodies. We are increasingly careful about what we eat, the number of calories we consume, and many of us do some kind of physical exercise. However, when the Bible talks about John, it points us to the fact that along with his physical growth John also grow strong in spirit.
We often forget to pay attention to our spiritual health. Yet, it is the center of who we are. At our core, we are spiritual beings. Our spiritual strength will directly and strongly impact our mental, emotional, physical and all other health. God calls us to pay attention to our spirits.
A basic discipline to have a strong spirit is a daily time of prayer and reading of the Word of God. I bet that many of us spend more time reading the news, checking the stock market, and sending updates on social media. Ignoring our spiritual health may not create any quick disruption. However, in the long run, if our spirit is not strong, we will soon become bankrupt in our souls, relationship, mental health and other areas.
As we grow in life, let us constantly focus on growing in our spiritual strength, as well. This is our center.
Yours to count on to see India is evangelized in our lifetime. No one can do it alone. But together...we can do it. Let us do it... together...now,
p g vargis and team
PG Vargis
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
In the late 1800s, a member of Britain’s Parliament went to Scotland to make a speech. He got off the train in Edinburgh, and then took a carriage south toward his destination. Unfortunately, the carriage became stuck in deep mud. A local farm boy came to the rescue with his team of workhorses. In his gratitude, the politician offered a reward, but the boy refused, saying he wanted nothing.
"Well,” persisted the legislator, "Is there anything I can do for you? What would you like to do with yourself when you grow up?"
"I’d like to become a doctor" the young man replied.
The Member of Parliament promised to do what he could, and in fact, he secured admission to the university for the young man.
During World War 2 more than 50 years later, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill lay dangerously ill in Morocco, suffering from pneumonia. A new wonder drug was administered to him, penicillin, which had been discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming, the Scottish farm boy of so long before. So who was the politician who had sponsored him to the university? He was Randolph Churchill, the father of Winston.
The Lord is Lord of All, nothing escapes His divine purpose. Today in prayer, seek Jesus and His will and follow Him with your whole heart.”
“Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seem to have failed us.” – George Washington
God’s Word: “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:11-13