There was a man who owned a beautiful garden on a hillside. Beneath the soil, unseen to him, streams flowed, roots drank, and seeds grew in their proper time. Even when the man slept, the garden continued its work—sending nutrients where they were needed, shedding old leaves, and restoring itself after storms.
One day, the man grew anxious. He feared the garden would fail if he did not interfere constantly. He began digging where he should not, pulling roots to “check on them,” and disturbing the soil meant to protect life. Slowly, the garden weakened—not because it lacked care, but because it was not trusted to function as designed.
An old gardener finally said to him, “The garden does not need fear. It needs stewardship. Tend what is yours to tend, and trust what was designed to work.”
The man stepped back, watered wisely, rested, and watched the garden return to health—doing what it had always been made to do.
Your body is a masterpiece, designed by God with intricate systems that function without conscious effort. Understanding how your body naturally regulates itself helps you see the beauty of God’s creation and trust Him with the care of your physical health. This chapter explores how the body handles its needs, including hormonal regulation, natural processes, and self-maintenance.
Your body is fearfully and wonderfully made, with systems designed to maintain balance and health.
The body has mechanisms to maintain reproductive health without your involvement.
Your body has built-in systems to cleanse and renew itself:
Biblical Reflection:
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29)
God created your body to require rest for renewal and healing.
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)
Taking care of your body honors God’s creation.
Biblical Reflection:
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit…”
(1 Corinthians 6:19)
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for designing my body with such care and wisdom. Help me to understand and appreciate how You made me, and to steward my health in ways that glorify You. Teach me to trust You with my physical needs and to support my body’s natural processes with healthy choices. Thank You for the gift of rest and renewal, and for Your constant provision. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Understanding how your body naturally regulates itself helps you see the beauty of God’s creation and trust Him with the care of your physical health.