Do All to the Glory of God

We like to keep life in boxes: spiritual life over here, health over there. But we are not built in boxes. When the body is run-down, prayer gets harder. When the soul is restless, we eat and sleep worse. Each part affects the others.

Paul doesn’t leave any part of life outside of God’s reach: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” Even a meal can be worship.

Jesus himself lived as a whole person. “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” His body, his time and his prayer were all given to the Father.

Caring for your body isn’t a side project. It is part of being able to show up well for God and for the people you love. And caring for your soul helps your body too.