The relation that exists between the mind and the body is very intimate.
When one is affected the other sympathizes. The condition of the mind
affects the health to a far greater degree than many realize.
Many
of the diseases from which men suffer are the result of mental
depression. Grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all
tend to break down the life forces and to invite decay and death.
Disease is sometimes produced, and is often greatly aggravated, by the
imagination. Many are lifelong invalids who might be well if they only
thought so. . . .
Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote
health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health
to the body and strength to the soul. Gratitude, rejoicing,
benevolence, trust in God’s love and care—these are health’s greatest
safeguard.
The power of the will and the importance of self-control, both in the
preservation and in the recovery of health, the depressing and even
ruinous effect of anger, discontent, selfishness, or impurity, and, on
the other hand, the marvelous life-giving power to be found in
cheerfulness, unselfishness, gratitude, should also be shown.
There
is a physiological truth—truth that we need to consider—in the
scripture, “A merry {rejoicing} heart doeth good like a medicine.” The
true principles of Christianity open before all a source of inestimable
happiness. We should encourage a cheerful, hopeful, peaceful frame of
mind; for our health depends upon our so doing.
From Devotional: Our Father Cares, p. 47
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