MARCH 31, 2012 – Week 5
"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
his cross, and follow me." (Luke 9:23)
“... How many who call themselves
Christians are unwilling to exercise self-denial, even for Christ's sake. How
often the love for some pernicious indulgence is stronger than the desire for a
sound mind in a sound body! Precious hours of probation are spent, God-given
means squandered, to please the eye or to gratify the appetite. Custom holds
thousands in bondage to the earthly and sensual.” (Review and Herald, June 15, 1886)
Are
you willing to deny self and follow God's program for exercise. A final benefit
of walking. “Several studies in older people suggest
that walking-even for as little as 45 minutes a week-helps ward off
Alzheimer's disease.
Regular strolls are also linked to mental sharpness in
seniors. But regardless of your age, walking is likely to help keep your mind
active...particularly if you stroll with friends; walking while talking is a
surefire brain booster.” (click here for the full CNN article, published in June 13, 2008)
So take a walk with a friend this week for a better mind. Join other
Christians in the “In Step for Life” walking program.
Visit http://www.adventistsinstepforlife.org to get started.
~David L. Moore, MD
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