Over the weekend, we had a picnic at church and I used the skipping rope for the first time in a few years. It was not a pleasant experience. I felt so tired and jumping back and forth was quite challenging. Skipping was one of the easiest training exercises I could do in the past. Now, my body has gone through changes. Since I had not been using the skipping rope for a long time, my body is yet to adjust to using it. My resolution is to continue exercising with the skipping rope until I get used to it again. Changes in the physical body are inevitable. Growth is the key factor that propels change. When we are younger, our bodies are able to do certain rigorous activities, as we grow older, we cease to be physically strong as we were in the past. The body therefore needs certain types of activities to keep the muscles active.
The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17b)
Growing older is a blessing and we need to appreciate God for the grace to live a longer life. However, we should not take for granted that as we grow, we should be intentional about investing in our health and well-being. Growing older is a new state that we have to get used to. We need to be prepared for it and one can never run away from old age. Growing old reminds me of the verse that says: “The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17b). Here, the old refers to our old physical state and the new refers to our current state. We should not lose sight of the changes we go through each day and we should make room for age appropriate physical training. As believers, we should approach our health with the knowledge that God wants us to live life in abundance and this includes being in good health.
When we come to understand this, we will make plans for our well-being. We invest for the future, which is very good. We buy houses, cars, and make sure that when we retire, we will live comfortably. But do we invest into our health and well-being? As we grow, what plans do we have to ensure that we live a good life void of avoidable health complications? It is great to have a reliable life insurance policy but it is also great to have a dedicated plan to keep fit and healthy. While we pay for premiums and monthly deductions for our investments, we should make a conscious effort to make time for our health and well-being. Being aware that the insurance alone cannot give you the quality life you need if all your limbs and muscles are aching. You might spend the rest of your retirement visiting health practitioners instead of living your best life.
If we fail to invest into our health and well-being, we plan to spend our future on medications with adverse effects. Be intentional to prioritize your health needs.
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