Word of the Week - Health
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” - Jeremiah 33:6
Health is one of God’s greatest blessings and it reflects His desire for His people to live in wholeness and peace. As I reflected on this verse, I was reminded that God’s plan for health and healing is not limited to the physical—it includes every part of who we are: spirit, soul, and body. Throughout Scripture, we see God as the Restorer, the Healer, the One who takes what is broken and makes it whole.
Over the past 24 plus years that I have walked with Jesus, I’ve come to realize that true health is a reflection of our alignment and connection to God. When we are spiritually connected to Him, peace flows into our emotional, relational and physical well-being. When we drift from that connection, stress, anxiety, and weariness often follow. God desires His children to walk in balance and harmony—physically strong, emotionally steady, and spiritually anchored in Him. When I surrendered by heart to Jesus 24 years ago, I was broken and unhealthy in almost every area of my life. My physical health was mediocre, my financial situation was poor, most of my relationships were strained and fractured, I was dealing with bouts of anxiety and depression, not to mention I really didn’t even know what true peace felt like. That all changed in a major way when I surrendered my life and heart to Jesus. The Lord began a restorative work in me that has continued steadily for the past 24 years. I can honestly testify that today at 57, I am more whole and healthy than I have ever been in my life and I can attribute all of this to my abiding relationship with Jesus and how He has transformed and renewed every aspect of my life. “Therefore outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16
Health and healing from God’s perspective are holistic—wholeness that begins in the heart and extends to every part of life. As 3 John 1:2 says, “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.” God wants us to flourish in all areas so that we can serve Him fully and reflect His glory to others. I am not saying that if we are abiding followers of Christ we will not get sick or have any health issues; the truth is that we live in a fallen world with sin and disease and we are subject to these things just as non-believers. What I am saying is that God’s plan for us is health and healing in the here and now, but most importantly in the life to come for eternity!
Principles of God’s Healing and Wholeness:
Spiritual Health – Healing Begins in the Heart
Our relationship with God is the foundation of all healing. Sin and spiritual distance create brokenness, but forgiveness restores peace and wholeness. When our spirit is aligned with God, we begin to experience healing in every other area of life. “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.” (Psalm 103:2–3)
Emotional Health – Peace for the Mind and Soul
Emotional healing comes as we surrender our anxieties, worries, and fears to God. His presence brings calm to the chaos. In a world filled with stress and noise, peace becomes the greatest sign of health. God promises that His peace will guard our hearts and minds when we bring everything to Him in prayer. “Do not be anxious about anything... And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6–7)
Physical Health – God as Our Healer and Sustainer
God cares about our physical health and invites us to trust Him as our healer. He gives wisdom for how we care for our bodies—His temple—and promises to strengthen and sustain us. When we walk in obedience and dependence on Him, we can experience His supernatural power and natural provision for health. We are called to be good stewards of our bodies as they are the temple of God’s spirit within us. How we train and treat our bodies does matter. “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:8
Jesus is the ultimate picture of God’s healing power. Everywhere He went, He brought restoration—opening blind eyes, forgiving sins, calming storms, and healing hearts. His mission was holistic redemption: to make us whole again. The cross was not just about saving souls—it was about restoring all that sin had fractured. As Isaiah 53:5 declares, “By His wounds we are healed.” When we abide in Him, His healing presence flows through every part of our being.
Challenge Question: Where in your life do you need God’s healing touch today—spiritually, emotionally, or physically—and how can you invite His healing power into your area of need?
Closing Prayer: Father, thank You that You are Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals. Thank You for caring about every part of our lives. Heal our hearts where they are wounded, restore peace to our minds where we are anxious, and strengthen our bodies where we are weary. Help us to walk in wholeness and reflect Your restoring power to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I pray we have a week filled with God’s peace, strength, and restoring health in Christ!