The Lord Grants Vitality: Embracing Life's Renewing Power

God gives us vitality.

Lately, I’ve noticed that I’m drawn to people who are authentic, vibrant, and whole. As I reflected on this, God brought the word vitality to my heart—and began showing me Christian examples in my own life of people who are truly alive and well in Him. In this context, vitality means the state of being alive and active, full of energy, and carrying the power of continued life.

It dawned on me that vitality is directly linked to the Holy Spirit. In Proverbs 1–3, the author emphasizes the importance of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. These qualities bring life, and as Christians, we are constantly striving to live in alignment with them.

Since Jesus is now our Bread of Life, we should continuously examine our ways in order that we become like him.

Scripture describes this kind of wisdom in Proverbs 14:8: “The prudent give thought to their ways.” In the secular world, we call it metacognition—thinking about how we think. But the Bible teaches us how to direct that thought life toward God.

Proverbs 3:7-8 says:“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”

According to this passage, vitality—real, deep life—is connected to our relationship with God. And the verses leading up to this tell us how to get there:

“My son, do not forget my teaching,but keep my commands in your heart,for they will prolong your life many yearsand bring you peace and prosperity.Let love and faithfulness never leave you;bind them around your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will win favor and a good namein the sight of God and man.Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.”— Proverbs 3:1-6 (NIV)

Delicious.

These verses remind us that the Word of God is not burdensome. It is life-giving. “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life” (John 6:63).

Even when the righteous face many troubles, God remains in control (Psalm 34:19). Our part is to stay close to His Word, to walk in reverence, and to turn away from what is evil—not because we’re trying to earn His love, but because that is the way to stay alive and well in Him.

Application Prayer:

Lord, allow me to have vitality. Let Your Word be written on the tablet of my heart. Let your ways be embedded in me and let your light shine from me and through me.  Help me to trust in You, to fear You with holy reverence, and to turn away from anything that pulls me from Your light. Revive me, God, with Your Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen.

May your heart be full, your mind be clear, and your bones be nourished by the presence of the Lord. 💛