Counsels on Wellness

Counsel #7 — Meaningful And Fulfilled Life

Picture: Counsel #7 — Meaningful And Fulfilled Life CWe 17.1

Spiritual wellness brings meaning and fulfillment to life. The restlessness and hopelessness many people experience is directly correlated to their poor spiritual health. Jesus longs to supply us with “rivers of living water.”(John 7:37-39 NKJV) What beautiful imagery of spiritual wellness! CWe 17.2

Fulfillment and spiritual strength come from service to others, supplying the needs of the poor, the marginalized and those who have least with the sacrificial, giving spirit of Jesus.^[14] CWe 17.3

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV CWe 17.4

“The religion of Jesus gives peace like a river. It does not quench the light of joy; it does not restrain cheerfulness nor cloud the sunny, smiling face. Christ came not to be ministered unto but to minister; and when His love reigns in the heart, we shall follow His example…. “The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and obedient.” Ellen White in Steps to Christ, pp. 120, 124 CWe 17.5

Reflect: Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:22, 23). In what ways does your life express joy? CWe 17.6