I walk away from this knowledge often but it remains powerfully true: the pH balance of our bodies, on the scale from acidic to alkaline, determines its ability to fight inflammation and disease.
An acidic body carries us to a state of weakness. Our God-designed defense (immune) system loses power.
A slightly alkaline body carries us to a state of strength. Disease-starters cannot find traction in an alkaline environment.
The healing power lies in the foods we choose to eat.
Annoying simple since the American diet lives precariously on the acidic side of the scale.
Imagine a pH balance for our heart, the Valentine version, the one that drives our emotions.
An acidic heart carries us to a state of weakness. It fosters hate for one another, and our God-designed defense system (forgiveness and reconciliation) loses power.
A slightly alkaline heart carries us to a state of strength. Hate-starters cannot find traction in an alkaline environment.
The healing power lies in the nurse we choose to help us.
Left to our own devices, we will nurse grudges and hard feelings, and we can lead ourselves right into the acid of hate.
If we invite God in, He will teach us how to nurse our heart with forgiveness and reconciliation, and He will lead us into the alkaline state upon which strength in relationship rests.
No one forces us into either acidic state. We have complete freedom to pursue alkaline bodies and alkaline hearts.
What would you want for your children? Do you choose that best for yourself?
