Nutrition, exercise, supplements, and rest don't always fit into our busy schedules. Right? Wrong!!! That's the wrong type of thinking that get's us into some preventable health issues. We need to make taking care of our body's a priority. After all, without good health it is impossible to do and enjoy all the things we were so busy doing that we didn't have time to take care of ourselves.
One of the things that brings me great joy is to see Neil catching an amazing ride on his surfboard. It brings him such joy and that makes me happy! Surfing is a great outlet for Neil and provides him with exercise. It's my prayer that he will remain healthy enough to surf well into old age. Quickly, I learned that if I showed interest in what Neil enjoyed this would be reciprocated. So, I grabbed a board and began my surfing lessons within months of meeting Neil. It didn't take long for me to realize that he wasn't just splashing in the waves. What a great upper body workout paddling alone could be not to mention that it works the lower body as well. So, from that day on I encourage Neil to get out there and ride those waves. We started riding bikes together as a leisurely activity and hold each other accountable each morning to take supplements. Don't forget to rest as well. Getting the required amount of sleep each night is necessary for your body to rejuvenate and repair itself. And, a vacation filled with lots of R&R never hurt anybody. Taking care of yourself can be fun and it can be something you can do with your loved one.
Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, I pray for Your healing touch on (name of person you are praying for). Make every part of his body function the way You designed it to. Wherever there is anything out of balance, set it in perfect working order. Heal him of any disease, illness, injury, infirmity, or weakness. Strengthen his body to successfully endure his workload, and when he sleeps may he wake up completely rested, rejuvenated and refreshed. Give him a strong heart that doesn't fail. I don't want him to have heart failure at any time.
I pray that he will have the desire to take care of his body, to eat the kind of food that brings health, to get regular exercise, and avoid anything that would be harmful to him. Help him to understand that his body is Your temple and he should care for it as such (1 Corinthians 3:16). I pray that he will present it as a living sacrifice,, holy and acceptable to You (Romans 12:1).
When he is ill, I pray You will sustain him and heal him. Fill him with your joy to give him strength. Specifically, I pray for (mention any area of concern). Give him faith to say. "O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me" (Psalm 30:2). Thank You, Lord, that You are my Healer." I pray that my husband will live a long and healthy life and when death does come, may it be accompanied by peace and not unbearable suffering and agony. Thank You, Lord, that You will be there to welcome him into Your presence, and not a moment before Your appointed hour. AMEN!
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