When we surrender our lives to Christ, we become new creations and God reconciles us to Himself. As 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 states, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.”  

Moreover, Scripture urges us to remember that we are God’s temple and should present our bodies as living sacrifices. This is highlighted in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 where it says: “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” Then, we read in Romans 12:1: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”   

Thus, as we navigate our journey through life, as Christian believers, we have the responsibility to be good stewards and take care of our complete selves—spirit, soul, and body. The best way to begin is by asking ourselves: What are some ways I can nurture and care for my spirit, soul, and body?  First, it’s important to understand the distinct roles that each part of our being plays: 

• The spirit connects me to God and it encompasses consciousness (I recognize), intuition (I sense) and moral “right and wrong” compass (I discern). 




• The soul consists of the mind (I think), emotions (I feel), and will (I choose). 




• The body engages with the world and is composed of five senses—sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. 

In a nutshell, I am a spirit who has a soul who lives in a body.  Second, ask yourself pertinent questions concerning the health of your spirit. 

• How is my relationship with God? (James 4:8) 




• Do I spend some intimate time with the Lord in prayer? (1 Thessalonians 5:17) 




• Do I consistently feed my spirit with the Word of God, so I can recognize His voice, sense when He is leading and discerning His direction? (Proverbs 2:1-10) 




• How often do I dedicate time reading, studying and meditating on the Word of God? (Psalms 1:1-3) 




• Am I sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading and walking in the spirit? (Galatians 5:16-25) 

 Third, ask yourself pertinent questions concerning the health of your soul. 

• Are there any strongholds in my mind that are hindering my thought life? (2 Corinthians 10:5) 




• Am I consistently renewing my mind through the Word of God, so I may discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will for my life? (Romans 12:2) 




• Do I actively dismantle arguments and pretensions that set themselves up against the knowledge of God? (2 Corinthians 10:5) 




• Do I take every unwholesome thought captive and make it obedient to Christ? (2 Corinthians 10:5) 




• Do I focus my thoughts on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, anything that is excellent and worthy of praise? (Philippians 4:8) 




• Am I maintaining a healthy balance of time spent with God, my family, friends, colleagues? (Matthew 12:3-31) 




• Am I maintaining a good balance on social media and other activities? (Ephesians 5:15-16) 




• Am I vigilant in guarding my heart above all else? (Proverbs 4:23) 




• Am I harboring any unwholesome emotions, such as unforgiveness, bitterness, or rage, towards anyone at this time? (Ephesians 4:31-32) 




• Can I express my emotions in a constructive and healthy way? (James 1:19-20) 




• Do I tend to express my emotions openly or do I tend to bottle them up? (James 5:16) 

 Fourth, ask yourself pertinent questions concerning the health of your body. 

• Am I getting adequate sleep? (Psalm 23:2-3) 




• Do I eat food that is nutritious and energizing? (1 Corinthians 10:31) 




• Am I drinking enough water to keep my body well hydrated? (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) 




• Do I watch and listen to what is wholesome and pleasing to God? (Psalm 101:3) 




• Do I laugh often? (Proverbs 17:22) 




• Am I committed to crucifying the desires of my flesh on a daily basis? (Galatians 5:24) 




• Do I consecrate my body to a life of purity? (Romans 12:1) 

 While countless additional questions could be considered, these are some of the essential ones to ask for nurturing and caring for your spirit, soul and body. Take time today to evaluate the overall health of your being, not just part of it, but all of it—spirit, soul, and body—so you may thrive and experience growth and vitality in your life.