The Big 3

In United Methodist circles, when we think of a "Big 3" we usually think of the Trinity; Father, Son, Holy Spirit.  In the Bible, the number 3 is used often.  Sometimes it is used as a literal number, sometimes it is used figuratively, or metaphorically, because in the 1st century world the number 3 was considered to be a divine number..... a perfect number. 

But what has been on my mind lately is another kind of "Big 3," the kind that relates to our health...... body, mind, and spirit.  So, how's your "Big 3?"

How is it with your physical health?  Would your diet send the healthy food gurus screaming into the night?  Are you stressed?  Did you know that stress can cause a myriad of physical problems?  What about exercise? (ouch!)

How is your intellectual health?  Do you read?  Do you challenge yourself to learn new things? 

How is your spiritual health?  John Wesley used to ask, "How is it with your soul?"  Do you spend time with God daily?  Do you see the divine in the everyday?  How is your prayer life?  Do you take time to shut out the daily chaos, and devote that time to silence, so that you can hear the "still small voice" that is the voice of the Holy Spirit...... God dwelling within us?  Do you take Sabbath time?

Well, I scored poorly!  I rarely exercise, and I occasionally let stress get the best of me.  I tend to always be reading and studying, so I did a little better on that one.  My spiritual health?  Room for lots of improvement.  So, I am committing today to intentionally develop better habits in the "Big 3." 

How 'bout you?  How's your "Big 3?"  Upon what is God calling you to focus? 

Wanna join me?  Let's go for it!