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Wednesday... We want to stay healthy and live a long life.


Wednesday... We want to stay healthy and live a long life.

I even bypassed this morning a blueberry scone at my coffee shop and I'll go walking in a couple of hours. Being healthy is important to us. We want to live a long life. A very special person in my life, Vin Scully died last night at 94. That's how long I want to live.

So here are some Proverbs. Chapter 3:1-3 (MSG) says, "Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you, take to heart my commands. They help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well." Remember, all He's taught us, all of His commands are not to hurt us but to help us live a long life that is full and well.

Here is another good one. Verses 7 & 8 (NLT) says, "Don't  be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body, and strength for your bones." The MESSAGE says, "Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life!" See, we need to run. Running is good for you especially if you are running to God and away from evil. 

Verses 15-16 says, "Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand and riches and honor in her left." There it is, long life and also riches and honor. That is very good stuff.

Verses 21-26 says, "Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don't for a minute lose sight of them. They'll keep your soul alive and well, they'll keep you fit and attractive. You'll travel safely, you'll neither tire nor trip. You'll take afternoon naps without a worry, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep. No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that doomsday's just around the corner, because God will be right there with you; he'll keep you safe and sound."

And then Psalm 93:3-5 (NIRV), "Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice. They have pounding waves. But Lord, you are more powerful than the roar of ocean. You are stronger than the waves of the sea. Lord, you are powerful in heaven. Your laws do not change, Lord. Your temple will be holy for all time to come."

Now that is Who to connect to for a long, long life. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

 

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