Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Healthy Living”
Our Bible verse for today: “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
Our thought for today: “Associate with people who will help you to be your best.”
As we approach the end of our study on Healthy Living I want to encourage you to maintain close relationships with people who will help you to be the best “you” you can be. Who you associate with matters very much. Over time we become like those we associate with. It’s like your mamma always told you, “Choose your friends carefully.”
When it comes to healthy living, you want to spend lots of time with others who are also committed to a healthy lifestyle. If you know you shouldn’t live on a diet of burgers, fries, and cokes, then don’t have meals with those who do. Instead, include family members and friends in the planning, preparing, and eating of healthy foods.
Likewise, if you know it’s not good for you to be a coach potato, wasting endless hours in front of a television or computer screen, always talking with others about the latest episode of this show or that one, then it’s not good to spend a lot of time with people who do that. Instead, associate with people who fill their spare time with walks and workouts and activities that get their bodies moving.
And of course, there is your faith life. Foundationally this is the most important element of all when it comes to having a life that is healthy and balanced in all the important ways. It’s absolutely essential for all of us to be actively and deeply involved in a good church family. When you spend a lot of time with people who love the Lord and are passionate about their spiritual growth then your faith life will be stronger and better too.
Who you associate with matters a lot. I encourage you to cultivate a close group of friends who will help you to become all that God wants you to be.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 