Health Message (August 08, 2026)

Good Sabbath Church,

Ever noticed that when you feel especially happy, your face flushes or your heart races? This is because of the effect on your circulatory system. Butterflies in your stomach, your facial expressions, even changes in your finger temperature... all of these can depend on your emotions. The effects on the circulatory system can present in different ways physically. Your circulatory system consists of your heart, veins, blood vessels, blood, and lymph. Joy isn't the only emotion that affects this system --- fear, sadness, and other emotions can cause as well.

Relation of Happiness to Health -- So closely related to our happiness that we cannot have the latter without the former. A practical knowledge of the science of human life is necessary in order to glorify God in our bodies. It is therefore of the highest importance that among the studies selected for childhood, physiology should occupy the first place. How few know anything about the structure and functions of their own bodies and of nature's laws! Many are drifting about without knowledge, like a ship at sea without compass or anchor; and what is more, they are not interested to learn how to keep their bodies in a healthy condition and prevent disease. -- The Health Reformer, August, 1866. (Counsels on Health, 38).

Each Person a Source of His Own Happiness -- A life in Christ is a life of restfulness. Uneasiness, dissatisfaction, and restlessness reveal the absence of the Saviour. If Jesus is brought into the life, that life will be filled with good and noble works for the Master. You will forget to be self-serving and will live closer and still closer to the dear Saviour; your character will become Christlike, and all around you will take knowledge that you have been with Jesus and learned of Him. (Mind Character and Personality V-2)

Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope in the power of the Holy Spirit."

God bless your journey to good health,

Your sister in Christ, Sandra Torres