Personal Story

Some of my family members have experienced absent health this year. I started thinking about health, illness, and what happens when health is absent. I’d like to share some of my thoughts in hope that you, too, will ponder what hope can come from health that is absent.

What Is Health?

First, we need to remember that health is not found in a supplement or a drug. It involves a person’s mind and spirit. We rely on God to provide health. We cannot create it even though we do the best we can to bring our bodies into the healthiest state possible. We must remember that we cannot fix every health concern with our dietary, supplemental, and physical interventions. Sometimes, no matter what we do, we do not find ourselves getting better. Sometimes, it is even our time to leave this world and go home to heaven. In these times, health seems to be absent from our lives.

What Is Illness?

Illness comes from the sin of mankind. It does not come from nutrient deficiencies or following a wellness plan perfectly. When we are ill, we are aware that we are not healthy. But is that all there is to health- the absence of illness? No. It is more than that.

What Happens When Health Is Absent?

Health is more about having a good attitude toward life than the physical state of our body. Healthy people wake up with the aim to serve God, no matter if they can get out of bed or not. Our bodies are earthly things that will be shed when we head to heaven.

Our health is not dependent on our circumstances but is completely dependent on God’s will for our life. His plan is for us to bring Him glory. His plan has been in effect since the beginning of time. He knit us together in our mother’s womb and he allows us to breath our first and last breath in accordance with that plan.

Action

Even at the end of our lives and we are in “poor health,” we may have opportunities to bless others with love and encouragement. In the meantime, let us serve God with all our hearts.

May God bless you on your wellness journey!

Joni