Ephesians 5:29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: KJV
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HEALTH
Since my 34th birthday some years back, I became conscious of my health. That very year, I noticed drastic changes in my body and its functioning. My B.P.was slightly raised. That made me curious to know what was wrong. Prior to that time, I have never done a comprehensive medical check but because of funny symptoms, I submitted myself for a check.
The results weren't so good. My cholesterol was raised, my immunity was down though other health parameters were fine. I was counseled to change my diet and exercise more. I obeyed partially.
After that period, I took some decisions that almost damaged my health. One of such nasty habit was to break my fast with 'garri'( cassava flakes) or orange. Both contains acid. My wife warned me to desist but I told her 'garri water' was special. Thereafter, I developed stomach acid issues that prevented me from fasting for 8 months.
Second, I stopped taking sugar for almost a year and switched to pure honey thinking I was safe. I overused honey. It replaced the sugar for tea and butter for my bread. When I ran another check, my blood sugar was at the brink despite avoiding sugar. My doctor said what I was running from in sugar is also in honey because it has a high glycemic index.
The goodnews is that my health was restored after I obeyed all instructions given fully. Today, I am healthy and fit to fulfill God's assignment for my life. Halleluyah!!!
Dearest, If you want to last, watch what you eat. You can only live healthy If you eat healthy. You are as healthy as your diet. Exercise your body and watch your weight, obesity doesn't help.
No matter what your dreams, visions and aspirations are, bad health can kill them. In the name of faith, some have died cheaply. You're God's investment, He will not want you to die without fulfilling your assignment and to profit him because he invested so much in you.
There are christians that see every sickness as 'arrow or demonic attack'. Instead of getting proper care medically, they run to prayer houses. Yes, sickness is fundamentally from the devil but some illnesses are caused by carelessness not an attack.
It is not a sin or sign of faithlessness to submit for proper medical treatment. God's wisdom for a cure has been made available medically. Medical science is an expression of God's wisdom for the benefit of humanity. It is not anti faith.
Go for medical check up and seek medical counsel where necessary. Failure to care for your health is a sign that you hate yourself.
Father, I receive grace to care for my health In Jesus name.