I frequently have a conversation with people about the importance of prospering their souls. It is important to understand how our soul, body and spirit operate together. The bible says we are a living soul, which is why it’s so important to feed our spirit and our soul with good things.
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7).
Far too often we try to compartmentalise our lives, not understanding that what we allow into our lives will affect every part of our being – our soul, body and spirit. Which is why we must feed and care for all of our being, and not just part of it. You can be physically fit, eat healthy, do fun things and yet be spiritually lacking and dead. Or you can be spiritually fit and healthy and be lacking emotionally or be physically unwell.
The bible says, “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2)
So the question is how do you prosper your soul. Our spirit’s are regenerated and renewed by God’s presence and word bringing life to us; our bodies by eating and exercising well, and putting in the truth of God’s word. But what about our souls?
I have discovered that we often don’t know what makes our soul happy. And if we do, we don’t do those things enough.
God’s word will prosper your soul because it tells you how much you are loved and how God sees you. Then God actually wants you to go out and enjoy your life with Him. Matthew 12:34 says, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”. So it’s vitally important that we are taking care of our souls so that they are full and overflowing. If we only concentrate on the necessary to exist, our souls will not be prospering and our heart will not be full of good things. Instead we can end up cynical, tired, short tempered, having toxic speech, and disillusioned with life. Plus I’ve discovered that those things that bring us joy are an on-ramp to heavenly places. Joy is a trigger that often opens us up to an awareness of heaven and God’s presence all around us.
Today make a list of those things that make your soul happy. If you can’t think of anything, why not try something new. It doesn’t have to be a big thing, it can be simple like a cup of coffee at your favourite cafe, enjoying some great scenery, good food and company, a sport, hobby, building or creating something, music, art, shopping, etc.
Take some time to prosper your soul today, and do something you enjoy. It will bring you good health, renewed energy, awareness of heaven and a zeal for life. Plus your mouth will speak from the overflow of a heart that is full of an appreciation for the life you have been given.
“He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name”. (Psalm 23:-3)
Prayer: Lord please help me to understand myself better and how to prosper my soul. Reveal to me anything that is not right in my heart, and help me to deal with it, as I prosper my spirit, soul and body. In Jesus name Amen.
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