Photo by Darius Bashar

Photo by Darius Bashar

TRUST in God; prayer and meditation

What do faith, religion, and trust in God have to do with health? The list of benefits is extensive. Research has shown that spirituality helps to control stress, strengthen the immune system, and protect against heart disease and cancer. Beyond these scientifically verifiable benefits, god promises eternal life to those who trust Him - a life of perfect health, and freedom from pain, fear, and death.

Prayer is one of the best ways to know God better. Come to Him as you are with your hopes, doubts, and questions. Share your concerns, your joys, and struggles: Ask Him to give you spiritual insight so that you may hear and understand what He is saying to you. Persevere in learning of Him through His word, and as you continue talking to Him, you will learn to trust Him and know that He loves you and will always be near you.