Do the Do’s “Exercise: Spiritual well-being is vital, but how you feel physically is also significant. Are you getting enough physical activity every day? President Ezra Taft Benson (1899-1994) said, “Rest and physical exercise are essential, and a walk in the fresh air can refresh the spirit” (“Do Not Despair,” Ensign, Nov. 1974, 66). Sleep: There is nothing in section 89 about how much rest we should have each night, but go back a couple of pages to Doctrine and Covenants 88:124 [D&C 88:124]: “Cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.” Your body needs adequate rest. On the other hand, this doesn’t mean you should sleep all day. Food: Eating correctly is another way of taking care of your body. The scriptures tell us that all grains are good for us (see D&C 89:14) and that meat is “ordained for the use of man” but should be “used sparingly” (D&C 89:12). Directions for happiness and health are continually given to us by a very kind Heavenly Father. By using our agency we can conscientiously follow that inspiration, and by so doing bless our lives daily. The world will eventually find these truths by its trial and error method, as I discovered as a young dental student. But the obedient believer will already be happily enjoying the blessings.” Harold G. Hillam, “‘Not for the Body’,” Ensign, Oct 2001, 18 classic.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=3c46759235d0c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:34:02 +0000
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