2. What is Spiritual Wellness?

3. An important component of Spiritual Wellness is having a relationship with God. God wants a relationship with us (Adam & Eve, Abraham, Moses, Israel, sending Jesus, etc.) He seeks us out (parables of lost sheep, lost coin, lost son) Christ is preparing his Father’s house for us to spend eternity with him (John 14:2-3)

4. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness

5. Peace Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

6. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Joy Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Acts 2:28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

7. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Contentment Philippians 4:11-13 …I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake

8. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Humility Psalms 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. Psalms 149:4 For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Matthew 18:3-4 1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

9. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Relationships w/ others Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew25:34-40 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

10. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Relationships w/ others Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan …"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise.“ Galatians 6:7-10 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

11. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Trust in God to provide needs Luke 12:22-31 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

12. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

13. What are the Characteristics of a person with good Spiritual Wellness Interacting with other Wellness components – Physical Wellness 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple 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 body. Research studies – Success rates with heart surgeries, Cancer survival rates, etc. for people for whom spirituality was important Interacting with other Wellness components – Emotional Wellness Increased Peace, Joy, Contentment, etc. Less Stress Interacting with other Wellness components – Social Wellness Fellowship, functions, service Interacting with other Wellness components – Intellectual Wellness Spending time in bible reading, lectureships, etc. Discovery

14. How do you Improve Spiritual Wellness

15. Accept God’s love Obedience, Baptism Like any other relationship, engage in conversation Prayer, Bible Study Surrender your spirit James 4:6-10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up Surrender to his will Contemplate God In Nature, In Meditation, In Music, In the Bible and other books Be an active part of a church- Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another Fellowship, encouragement, praising God, service Serve Selflessly Close to home, campus organizations, church ministries, community organizations, on your own