Health and Happiness!

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. (3 John 1:2 NIV84)

I have seen a few surveys that show that Christians live LONGER, HEALTHIER lives.

Read this Article: The Christian Post: Christians Live Healthier, Longer

Obviously, that's not always true.  God has blessed his followers with the great opportunity to live Healthy lives.Yet, some of us do our best to reject that blessing. Obesity, is rampant and even though many people suffer from diseases that contribute to excessive weight, most of us can control our weight. We CHOOSE not to treat our bodies like the temples they are: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship."
~ (Romans 12:1) 

It is an act of worship to live a Health Life.  SurfintheSpirit. com had this to say about Christian Health 

I REPEAT, JUST BECAUSE YOU"RE OVERWEIGHT DOESN'T MEAN YOUR LAZY. But, I would have to say that MANY people who are unhealthy could GREATLY improve their own health. We are in control of our lifestyles and choices that directly affect our health. We, like the rest of the world, look for short cuts to a better life.  Instead of exercise, better nutrition, and greater rest, we look for quick fixes, energy drinks, weight loss pills and fad diets.  Losing weight is an endurance event. You can't do it in a week, a month, or even a year. It takes a life style change to REALLY become healthier.

Many of us have the same approach to our spiritual health. Instead of studying God's word, praying, worshiping, and sharing, we look for quick fixes. Their is no short cut to God and there's only one path to eternity with him. Your body's a temple, but God wants your heart. Just like losing weight, it takes a lifestyle change. It takes time and dedication to drawing closer to him. God wants you to follow him, He wants you!