The spiritual body is not something we talk about much in U.S. society. Yet, this passage reminds us that each of us has a spiritual body which resides in our physical body until our spiritual bodies are raised.
As media, television and public discourse bombard us with unhealthy ideas and practices more and more, I’ve found myself reflecting on some of the simple lessons learned in my childhood that still guide my actions and decisions today. Even as an adult, I appreciate and repeat the words to this childhood song:
Oh be careful little eyes what you see.
Oh be careful little eyes what you see.
For the Father up above is looking down in love,
so be careful little eyes what you see.
The next verse is “Oh be careful little ears what you hear…” Over the years, I’ve sung this song to myself and to my children as a reminder that we want to protect our minds and spirits from ungodly ways and allow Godly things to penetrate and feed our spirits. The message to my children is that part of maturing is protecting our spirits. As conscientious adults, we choose to turn off videos or TV programs that cross our boundaries or discern to not read the latest craze in adult fiction books from time to time.
Instead, to feed our spirit, we focus on Christ as our unmanipulated, pure, spirit feeder. He’s our life-giving Spirit. Unlike all other humans, Jesus does not disappoint. He is light, pure love, and truly righteous. Once we’ve experienced this goodness, nothing compares; we crave more; we crave purity; we crave healthy living. Our contentment is palpable, and our lives are fruitful.
For reflection:
- Where do I run for a spiritual uplift? If not currently to our triune God, what steps do I need to take to refocus on connection with His life-giving Spirit?
- What are you rooted in? Are you rooted in the presence of the Holy Spirit? Jesus’s words? The Father’s teachings? How can you stay connected for a bountiful life?
by Tawnya Ganfield
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