Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
Detoxification is the process of removing toxins or harmful substances from the body. Detox increases energy levels, reduces bloating, indigestion, improves hydration and reduces sugar cravings. There will be a noticeable difference in the overall fitness and stamina in about 10 to 14 days. Hydration improves the skin and will give a brighter complexion with better skin tone and textures.
The book of Daniel teaches us many profound truths. The choice of Daniel to eat vegetables and drink water, instead of the palatial meal of the king, is the detox lesson that cannot be missed. He refused to partake in the feast that was offered to the Babylonian deity Marduk, and decided to go on a detox diet. Daniel petitioned to the guard, “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” (Daniel 1:12-13). After ten days Daniel and his friends looked healthier and better nourished than the other young men who feasted on the king’s diet. Daniel’s passion for purity made not only his mind but also his face shine.
As vegetables and water will detox the body and blood, a healthy spiritual diet will detox the mind and the heart of any toxins, harmful unforgiveness, anger and animosity. Watch the diet of your soul. Distracting, damaging and demeaning thoughts must be refused. Reject unwholesome, ugly and unholy thoughts and ruminate on God’s Word. As the body needs a strict and healthy diet, the mind also must be on a productive and creative diet.
Choose healthy soul-food:
- Royal: Choose the right diet over the royal diet. Detoxify the mind with God’s Word.
- Restrict: Disciplining the body is important but disciplining the mind is crucial and critical. Restrict your soul diet.
- Routine: Repetition of 10 days forms a routine and 21 days establishes a good habit. Routine trains the mind.
Reject unhealthy thoughts and ruminate on God’s Word.
Prayer: Dearest Holy Spirit, coach me and guide me to form healthy thinking patterns and productive thoughts. Amen.
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