3-D Living:Spirit, Soul & Body : 3-D Living:Spirit, Soul & Body Reaching for The Hem
Christian webConference
2009
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? Definition of “healthy”
3-D living is abundant, overflowing life – John 10:10
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? Zoe - Greek word for life:
Energy, force, power of being;
Opposite of perishing;
Deliverance from condemnation and death
Stopping or cessation of deterioration, decay and corruption
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? Zoe - Greek word for life (cont):
Life eternal, forever;
The very life of God Himself that knows love, joy peace, power and responsibility;
Satisfaction, security, enjoyment;
Life found only in God – He is the Source and Author.
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? Hebrew word for life – and our word – from The Secrets of Hebrew Words:
L”if”e (our word has “if” in the center);
Ha”YY”iM (Hebrew word has “YY” in center which forms the name of God.)
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? Three Dimensional Vitality – 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Wholeness
We are unique – a peculiar treasure (Ex. 19:5, Dt 14:2, 26:18 and 1 Peter 2:9)
All systems created to work in harmony just as the Body of Christ (1Cor. 12:20, 26)
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? We are tri-part beings
We are eternal spirits
We have a soul – mind, will and emotions
Live in a physical body
What is 3-D Living? : What is 3-D Living? All three aspects interconnected, overlap and impact each other
Heredity, lifestyle, nutrition and emotions impact health:
Heredity accounts for 20%;
Lifestyle and nutrition 80%
What are the Keys to Achieving a 3-D Life? : What are the Keys to Achieving a 3-D Life? Four basic keys to be applied to spirit, soul and body:
Detox/cleanse
Nourish/fuel
Intentional exertion/exercise
Rest/reboot
What are the Keys to Achieving a 3-D Life? : What are the Keys to Achieving a 3-D Life? Begin with the foundation
Matthew 7:24-27 – build on the rock of the Word
Accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord is the first step
Greek word for salvation:
sozo/soteria =healing, deliverance, safety, preservation, pardon, restoration, wholeness, soundness
Not religion, relationship
Proverbs 20:27 – God enlightens you through your spirit Visit http://www.threedimensionalvitality.com/A_Sincere_Invitation.html to receive Jesus or recommit to Him; receive free gift
Key #1 – Detox/Cleanse : Key #1 – Detox/Cleanse Live in toxic environment
Need periodic maintenance to unclog filters.
Spiritual Detox : Spiritual Detox Spirit
Proverbs 18:14 – everything begins with your spirit
Spirit can be weak, broken or crushed – creating toxins
Matthew 23:25, 26 – don’t focus on appearances
Spiritual Detox : Spiritual Detox Second John 1:9 Strategy
Spiritual toxins are sins (Ro. 14:23)
Basic spiritual detox method: confession/repentance – 3 steps
Acknowledge
Agree
About-face
Plan ahead for situations/people who trigger these toxic reactions
Spiritual Detox : Spiritual Detox Forgiveness
Unforgiveness = taking poison, expecting other person to die
Forgive for your benefit – frees you
Can try different ways to accomplish forgiving someone:
Journaling
Write a letter to the offender
Visualization exercise (Romans 4:17)
What is Soul Detox? : What is Soul Detox? Soul = mind, will and emotions
Detox includes:
Thoughts
Speech
Habits
Emotions
Relationships
3 John 2 – prosperous soul
Soul Detox: Mind : Soul Detox: Mind Mind
“Stinkin’ thinking”
Thoughts have a physical structure; influence production of biochemicals in the body
Every thought has a corresponding electrochemical reaction
Pr. 23:7 as a man thinks, so is he!
Soul Detox: Mind : Soul Detox: Mind Deal with toxic, negative thought patterns
Listen to your self-talk
Use 2 Corinthians 10:5
Take thoughts captive
Use Ephesians 4:8
Renew your mind
Soul Detox: Mind : Soul Detox: Mind 3 steps (3C’s):
Capture
Cancel
Confess
Repeat until…the pattern is broken and replaced.
Soul Detox: Will : Soul Detox: Will Will
21 days to replace a negative habit
Need repetition
whatever you starve, dies!
dig a new pathway in your mind
Is. 42:19 God does new things!
Soul Detox: Will : Soul Detox: Will Colossians 3:5, 10 tells us to put them off
Try a “fast” – from complaining, negative speech, etc.
Speech center of brain controls all nerves in the body
Must “say” it – hearing yourself is powerful
Matt. 9:20 – woman with issue of blood as an example
Soul Detox: Emotions : Soul Detox: Emotions Emotions
Must release grudges, worry, anger, bitterness, etc.
Forgiveness is a form of release
Philippians 4:6, 7 – prayer, supplication and thanksgiving
Gratitude – Matt. 15:36, 1Thess. 5:18
Studies reveal thankful people are healthier
Detoxing the Body : Detoxing the Body Body – many methods of detox
Fasting
Raw or mostly raw food diet
Eliminate processed food, sweeteners, etc.
Increase water and fiber intake
Use a detox supplement
Dry skin brushing
Detox bath or foot soak
Key #2 - Nourish/Fuel : Key #2 - Nourish/Fuel Temple gates – 2 Chronicles 23:19 – doorkeepers stationed
Numbers 5:1-3 Moses sent anyone unclean outside camp
We must guard our “gates”
Eyes, ears, nose, skin, mouth
Key #2 - Nourish/Fuel : Key #2 - Nourish/Fuel Be careful about what is allowed into your temple after detox
Programming computer – garbage in/garbage out
We can say life in/life out or death in/ death out
Choose life – Deuteronomy 30:19
Spiritual Fuel : Spiritual Fuel Pray and commune with God daily
Daily scripture motivation/ devotions
Listen to uplifting praise and worship music
Feast on the Word – read it – study it – take it with you
Meditate on the Word (chew on it and get every bit of goodness)
Soul Fuel : Soul Fuel Listen to music you love
1 Sam. 16:23 – Saul finds relief from David playing music
Research shows music actually by-passes the conscious mind, directly stimulating the portion of the brain that controls emotions.
The right music can actually be more effective than a tranquilizer!
Soul Fuel : Soul Fuel Read motivational, inspirational books
Watch uplifting TV shows, movies, DVDs
Enjoy and appreciate art, nature music, literature, a piece of fresh fruit, favorite meal.
Pamper yourself – take time to do something you enjoy
Don’t feel guilty about being good to yourself – Ecclesiastes 8:15, James 1:7
Body Fuel : Body Fuel Body Fuel
Focus on clean whole foods as God created them
Organic preferably
Clean water
Whole food supplements
Never synthetic
Key #3 – Intentional Exertion : Key #3 – Intentional Exertion Exercise!
Use it or lose it.
Unused muscle atrophies
Ephesians 6:10
Spiritual Exercise : Spiritual Exercise Fruit of the spirit must be exercised to grow
1 Cor. 9:25 and 1 Tim. 4:8 – Need spiritual weight training
Prayer
Reading/studying Word; memorizing scripture; speaking faith confessions
Sow seed daily – be a “doer” – especially gratitude, kindness and love
Worship and praise
Soul Exercise : Soul Exercise Mind:
Learn something new:
a skill, language, sing, dance, puzzles, martial arts, tai chi, write, paint, play an instrument, plant and tend a garden
Soul Exercise : Soul Exercise Will:
Dig new neural paths!
Do voluntary fast – from any habit you want to break
Keeping your word – especially to yourself – exercises your will
Soul Exercise : Soul Exercise Emotions:
honestly express them
Be present in the moment and savor each one
Speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15)
Reframe events (2 Cor. 10:5 what can you learn from it?) Shift your perspective to God’s
Physical Exercise : Physical Exercise Body:
walk, play a sport, play with your children, take a class,
Ride a bicycle, dance, skate, rebound, kettle bells, interval training, weight training, exercise ball/bands, functional fitness, DVDs/Tapes
Physical Exercise : Physical Exercise Easy way to begin
Pedometer – gradually increase steps daily
Begin with 500 or 1,000 steps
Add 100 per day and aim for at least 10,000 daily (about 5 miles)
Key #4 – Rest and Reboot : Key #4 – Rest and Reboot If computer runs slowly
shut it down and it reboots
Rebooting is realigning
Spirit Rest : Spirit Rest Sabbath – enter the rest of God (Heb. 4:10-11, James 1:4)
Receive God’s love and express yours to Him.
Develop the habit of seeing and receiving His love in the gifts He bestows each day
a flower, bluebird, etc.
Be aware and thankful
Spirit Rest : Spirit Rest Take time to be quiet, reflective – like Mary
Luke 10:37-39 – listen at His feet – let Martha rest
Schedule a date with Jesus periodically – spend the whole day at His feet
Soul Rest : Soul Rest Mind:
Relaxation tapes
Spend time dreaming and imagining (Pr. 23:7) As a man thinks…
Meditate
Soul Rest : Soul Rest Will:
Let it go!
Take time off from thinking about problems
Keep your eyes on Jesus and the solution instead of the problem
Learn to delegate (Ex. 18: 21-22)
You don’t have to do it ALL
Soul Rest : Soul Rest Emotions:
Learn to be mindful – be aware of your feelings and the source of them
Faith is NOW (Heb. 11:1)
God is I AM
Matt. 6:18-34, Phil 3:13, 14 – stay in the present
Cultivate an attitude of Gratitude
Body Rest : Body Rest Disconnect from stresses
Even for 15 minutes a day
Take a mini vacation (Matt. 14:13-23)
Deep breathing
Progressive relaxation exercises
Massage
Pamper yourself
Warm bubble bath
Body Rest : Body Rest Bach flower essences
Have a special treat or meal and savor it
Love your neighbor as you love yourself (Matt. 22:39)
Treat yourself with respect – the Royal Law (James 2:8; Gal. 5:14)
Body Rest : Body Rest Sleep – less than 5 hours causes problems
Pr. 3:24, Ps. 4:8, and 127:2 – sleep is a gift from God
Balance hormones
Clear your mind – meditate, visualize
Create a restful environment
White noise or bible on CD
Body Rest : Body Rest Sleep is a gift from God (cont.)
Avoid light and electronics that stimulate brain
Natural supplements like melatonin, tart cherry, tryptophan, 5-HTP, valerian
Investigate other causes – adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues
Certain foods can hinder restful sleep – evaluate what you eat or drink, especially later in the day
Slide 46 : Conclusion...
Father Knows Best! : Father Knows Best! Father Really Does Know Best:
A 30-Day Devotional
By Ann Musico