Counsel #7 — Consider Country Living!

Picture: Counsel #7 — Consider Country Living!CWe 159.1

In view of the significant challenges to big city living, why not consider the advantages of country living? Though such a transition should not be undertaken without careful thought, prayer, preparation, and counsel with trusted Christian advisors, you might find that living in a rural environment has a positive impact on your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.^{[169]https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/city-country-which-is-which/}CWe 159.2

“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praises on the harp to our God, who covers the heavens with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the mountains. He gives to the beast its food and to the young ravens that cry.” Psalms 147:7-9 NKJVCWe 159.3

“It was not God’s purpose that people should be crowded into cities…. He placed our first parents amidst the beautiful sights and sounds He desires us to rejoice in today. The more nearly we come into harmony with God’s original plan, the more favorable will be our position to secure health of body, and mind, and soul.” Ellen White in The Ministry of Healing, p. 365CWe 159.4

Reflect: How can you, regardless of your current living situation, incorporate elements of nature and a connection with God’s creation into your daily life to nurture your well-being?CWe 159.5