An online dictionary defines Spirituality as the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material and physical things. Also, it involves the recognition of a feeling that there is something greater than one, something more to being human than sensory experience and that we are a part of a greater thing which is divine.
Spirituality may consist of these parts of life: Relationships, Values and Life Purpose. Being healthy in these areas of life is considered as spiritual.
I define Spirituality as a personal relationship with GOD through Jesus with the help of the Holy Spirit. This is a state of mind where the body, spirit and soul are in tune. One is self aware and have a healthy esteem, worth and believe in self and thus fit mentally, physically, psychologically and spiritually. At this point, you become a God becos you know the difference between good and evil, choose and do good always and communicate with GOD.
The body is the physical structure that includes bones, flesh, organs of a person or animal. The soul is the immaterial part of a person that thinks and seats the emotions, will, intellect and mind. The spirit is also an immaterial part of a person that awakens when they become born again. The soul and spirit never dies and these two detach when a human dies. They return to their Maker (GOD).
The Bible says GOD breath life into Adam and he became a living soul (Genesis 2:7). This indicates that the soul is the true nature of man. The Bible also tell us GOD is a Spirit and those who worship Him do so in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Our spirits and souls were made so as to aid our bodies to commune with GOD.
The Bible says the spirit of a man is GOD’s lamp (Proverbs 20:27). This means the spirit is our guide and thus we must be healthy in this part of our whole. Also (John 3:6) says that which is of the flesh gives birth to flesh and the Spirit gives birth to spirit. These passages signifies the need for us to be spiritual. The Bible says GOD is a consuming fire and a thing of fear. No one sees GOD and lives but we can talk with Him in prayer and He listens. Communicating with GOD is His true desire for us since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden. Because of our sins, we were seperated from GOD hence He sent Jesus to die for the world. Jesus is the bridge between God and humans. We must begin to examine ourselves and our relationship with GOD becos we were put on Earth to glorify GOD.
Our minds, emotions, wills and intellects are connected to our bodies through the endocrine, nervous and immune system in a complex manner. Physical fitness equals psychological, spiritual and mental fitness. The baptism of Water ensures we become one with Christ. That of the Holy Spirit ensures we get direction, pruning, holiness, teaching and good doctrine while that of GOD’s Consuming Fire ensures demons and evil leave us and we become strong. The process of becoming holy and being renewed daily is not a joke or child’s play. GOD’s pruning is expensive and you feel the pain of correction. Like someone said, the pain of discipline is better than that of regret. GOD wants us to be strong in all aspects of our lives. When one is strong spiritually they are most likely in tune in other areas and even their relationship with money will be healthy because the return of investment of being a child of God is prosperity and an expected good end for us. Also, a healthy relationship with GOD.
The Bible tells us in (Matthew 26:41) to watch and pray so that we do not fall into temptation because the spirit is willing but the body weak. We see an interdependent relationship here within the spirit and body. Also the need to depend on the Holy Spirit of GOD so as to enable us do better than what our sinful nature nudges us to do. This reflects the need for self control and discipline. Also in (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) the Bible reminds us our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit and that we belong to GOD and bought at a price hence to honour GOD with our bodies. This shows that our bodies are important in our spirituality not just our spirit or soul. I believe our bodies are the actual earthly treasure we possess thus the need to avoid committing sexual and immoral sins with it becos we sin against ourselves when we engage in the amoral and perverse.
Mary said, my soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in GOD my Saviour ( Luke 1: 46-47). This shows joy and peace. The body, feels what we know and experience in our soul and spirit and vice versa. They are inter connected thus we see that the body, spirit and soul are crucial in the fitness, wellness and overall health of our whole. Each man has a DNA that is unique to them. Due to the fall of Adam and Eve, the nature of humans became corrupt. This means body, soul and spirit became corrupt. Wonder why there are so many illnesses, infirmities and negativity in the world? It’s becos of sin. The goal of my Personal Brand, Yahwehgold (Tejumade Ojo) is Winning Souls For Self Reliance Through Jesus. I am a Spiritual Coach and tell you this: You need fitness in your physical, mental, spiritual and psychological life to live a good spiritual and healthy life. You do this by accepting Jesus in your heart, confessing your sins and following Him. Then you receive the Holy Spirit and begin to get transformed and renewed daily. Transformation is changing and renouncing old ugly patterns that doesn’t serve you and GOD.
As the Universe Regenerates, we begin to view GOD and our lives in the right manner. Pervasion is a major cause of sin and Regeneration is the Renewing of the body soul and spirit. This means we get in-tune and fit mentally, physically, psychologically and spiritually with the Power of The Holy Spirit and the Fire of GOD. We begin to see Value in the things of GOD and the Bible becomes our sword. To live and walk in GOD’s purpose, you need to act according to His Will. GOD’s Will for you is an expected good end, to prosper in body, spirit and soul. Test your body for dieseases and take care of yourself by practicing self love. Love GOD first then your neighbour as yourself and understand Spirituality is a relationship with GOD not just enlightenment.
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