According to CBN reporter Andrea Morris: 

With the ongoing pandemic, many people have been battling mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, bitterness, and unforgiveness.

Doctors say emotional health is directly tied to physical health; however, new research shows people can dramatically improve their overall well-being by reading scripture.

John Plake from the American Bible Society discussed findings from a recent study, revealing that deeper engagement with the Bible can have a positive effect on people." In the midst of a pandemic and this sort of once in a century disruption we've been experiencing in America, we were interested to know, how does the Bible help people? We were extremely heartened to realize that in the midst of languishing and the struggle that the nation's been in, people who are deeply connected to the Bible and to Christian community are remarkably resilient," Plake told CBN's Healthy Living.

Plake said it's clear that stress levels have increased as a result of COVID-19, and that extra stress hasn't ended.
"Stress levels are extremely high. Every indicator of stress that we looked at, and there are 10 of them in the study, was up when the pandemic was really starting to take hold and people's lives were being disrupted," he explained. "Stress hasn't gone down, it's actually up. We saw that 48 percent of Americans say they've experienced a significant, traumatic event in lives." 

Yet, research shows that people who are connected with a strong Christian community and deeply involved with God's Word were more apt to overcome certain challenges.

"What we discovered was if people were scripture-engaged, meaning more than just putting in time to read the Bible, but a consistent interaction with the Bible that begins to shape people's choices and transforms their relationships with God, with themselves and others," Plake said. "When deeply engaged with scripture and allowing it to touch their hearts, we see significantly decreased levels of stress." 

"We see increased levels of hope. Some of the highest levels of hope for the future are among people who are closest to the Bible. Then lastly we see among people who have been traumatized that people who are scripture-engaged are more likely to forgive those who might have hurt them. Even if those people didn't ask for forgiveness."
Plake said the bright spot in 2020 and 2021 is that the American Bible Society recorded a substantial rise in Bible users.

"We saw an increase on the order of 12 million people who are now using the Bible at least occasionally that weren't before. We went from about 169 million people who use the Bible at least occasionally to 181 million people that were recorded in January of 2021. That's really good news."

Consistent time with God's Word and the importance of going to church were also examined during the study. 
Plake noted that involvement in church and the faith community can provide answers for those who are hurting.
"In this time when people are struggling with grief, displacement, disappointment ... their hopes have been dashed in many ways for many people across America, I think it's an opportunity for the church to say there's a bigger picture here. There's a bigger story here and there's a community of people who love you," he explained.
"The church provides that community of people who love you, the Bible provides the bigger story. The Bible is the story of how God is at work in the midst of our struggles to overcome those struggles and bring about a preferred future and the hopes that we all have for a better life."

We pray that your time spent reading and engaging the message contained in the Bible, along with enjoying the fellowship of other believers, will help you to enjoy better overall health so that you can Discover, Unlock, and Live your Godly Destiny! Amen!

In this video, Bill Johnson shares with us how "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev 19:10). Bill further shares about the power of testimony, that each time we share about the work of God in our lives, we are creating an atmosphere for that miracle to be duplicated. 

We pray that you will carry the "testimony" of Jesus into all you do as you discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

In this video, we meet Jim, a man who endured horrific injuries and pain, and as such sought death as relief. The testimony of Jim's hardship is extreme and the turnaround in his life and situation is absolutely miraculous. Also, please kindly note how quieted and humble Jim is as he shares his experience.

We pray, that regardless of your circumstances, that Jesus would heal you, set you free, and release you into your Godly destiny.

In this video, Reverend Lee Stoneking addresses the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, and presents his testimony how Jesus raised him from the dead.

This is truly a remarkable story of healing and places on display the unparalleled power of Jesus to heal and to make sure your Godly destiny.

In this CBN video, we hear the story of Sheik Mohamed Amen.  CBN reports, "An Ethiopian man witnessed a vision of Jesus that healed him from an incurable disease. After being healed he converted from Islam to Christianity and now shares his testimony and the love of Jesus Christ in Ethiopia."

What do you need healing for?  Extend your faith toward Jesus that He might heal you and set you upon the path to discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

Jesus said, "Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise up and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins"—He said to the man who was paralyzed, "I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house" (Luke 5:23,24).

In a similar way, God healed Greg from blindness in order to demonstrate His power to forgive sins and cleanse the heart and mind.  Glory be to God and Jesus Christ His Son!"

We pray that the Lord completely heal and deliver you such that you may realize the fullness of your Godly destiny.

In this article from DrChristianson.com, Dr. Alan Christianson shares eight mindsets of healthy people. He opines, "Have you ever read the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People? I try to get through it at least once per year. In it, the late Steven Covey teaches us that our professional lives are products of how we think more than any other factor.

I would argue that the same is true for our health.

My mentor Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach, challenged me to find the common mindsets among my healthiest patients. I thought about those who seemed to have natural health as well as those who had overcome major challenges. It was a powerful exercise. Despite practicing for nearly 20 years, this was a question I had never explored.

After thinking hard about who I would consider to be in this group, I interviewed them and gathered the data which evolved into a list of eight mindsets that I wanted to share with you.

Mindset 1 – Live with purpose

This habit is first on the list for a reason. Purpose matters. People who have a compelling ‘why’ can make do with almost any ‘how.’  What would you say if someone asked you what your purpose was? If you did not have an answer that came to mind, put 'figuring it out' on the top of your to do list.

Mindset 2 – See health as essential

There is a saying that a person who has health has a hundred goals yet someone without health has only one. It is impossible to focus on anything else when you have ongoing pain or frustration with your body.

Mindset 3 – Believe you can heal

Do you have a bad set of genes? Are you powerless to change your diet? Does it seem unfair that the foods you like best don’t make you feel good? These beliefs themselves may be more powerful than your genes or your diet. Henry Ford said whether you think you can or think you can’t, either way you’ll be right. Know that every atom in your body is replaced regularly. Most in just a few months. Your mind is so powerful. Never use it to keep yourself trapped in frustrating symptoms.

Mindset 4 – Be flexible
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Yoga is great, but I mean mentally flexible. I was at a book signing recently and got to talk to lots of my readers. One asked me how she could get more energy. She knew she was fatigued because her diet was limited to little more than raw vegetables. She explained in detail how she was unwilling to eat any other foods because of all the reasons she had read about how fruit, nuts, legumes, animal protein, and grains were all bad for her. When she was done I did my best to summarize her question: “So you want to do exactly what you’re doing now without changing anything but get completely different results from it?” She and I both had a good laugh and I think the new perspective made her think. If your health is exactly the way you and your doctor want it to be, don’t change a thing. If it is not, being mentally flexible and receptive to change will be necessary for your recovery.​

Dr. Josh Axe shares, "In this video I want to talk to you about how to overcome food cravings and sugar cravings naturally.  If you want to overcome sugar cravings, then you need to follow these four steps:

• Getting the right foods into your diet.
• Adding in foods that balance out your blood sugar levels and insulin such as healthy protein, fat, and fiber.

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• Get the sugar and grains out of your diet.
• Slowly wean yourself off of the sugars and grains and find some healthy replacements that satisfy the sweet craving.

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• Taking the right supplements that will help balance out blood sugar levels.
• Chromium is a great option (200micrograms 3x a day), a B complex vitamin, and a probiotic supplement.

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• Start doing the right kind of exercise.
• Weight training or Burst training instead of long distance cardio exercise (isometric exercise like barre class or yoga)

If you follow these four steps, you will see major improvements in overcoming your sugar cravings naturally."

Being free from food addictions, like sugar, is an important step in unlocking your Godly destiny.

*Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

In this video, Christine Caine encourages us seek the peace that surpasses understanding.  As we step back from worry, anxiety, and concern for things that have not happened and may never happen, we find that no weapon formed against us shall prosper.

Staying in the peace of God is critical for total person wellness, especially as you seek to discover, unlock and live your Godly destiny.

This short video shares with us some powerful concepts to live in total person wholeness and happiness. Tal Ben-Shahar, famed Harvard professor of Positive Psychology, is asked:
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• What can people do each day to be happier?
• Are there specific things people can do to be happier?
• How can we cultivate gratitude?
• What happiness techniques are of particular importance in today's world?

As he shares his answers and scientific understanding from the field of Positive Psychology, a clear pattern of individual choices which under-gird personal happiness begins to emerge.  As Christians, we must take this information and apply it to our Scriptural understandings to aid in our journey to discover, unlock and live Godly destinies.