Sunlight Sunday- Get outside and soak up the sun rays

Do you know the importance of getting a little bit of sunlight? God has created the sunlight for us to reap its' benefits. It has been scientifically proven that sunlight fights off depression, strengthens the immune system, helps keep the weight off and maintain strong bones.

There are much more benefits of getting a little sunlight that can be researched on the web. One particular benefit that stuck out to me is that sunlight can increase your life span. The article 7 Health Benefits of Sunlight by Amberlee Lovell Peterson states "A study that followed 30,000 Swedish women revealed that those who spent more time in the sun lived six months to two years longer than those with less exposure." Think about that for a minute......six months to two years. Whenever we are diagnosed with a disease like cancer we hope and pray for more time. Think that everyday we have the control to add more time to our life by just adding some sunshine to our day. God is good!

The sun gives us energy and life to our planet. This reminds me of Jesus, the Son of God who gave His life to give US life more abundantly. Without Him we will be lost in sin and instead of the chance of eternal life, we will have eternal death. John 8:12 says "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Jesus is the sun that illuminates our life and guarantees eternal life (so instead of just six months to two years from the sun in the sky.....we get added life everlasting.)

As you go about your day, why not make a little time to get some vitamin D from the sunlight and reap the many benefits. While you are at it, make some room in your heart for the Son to shine in and reap the unimaginable benefits that come from Him, the source of all good things.

-Natalie James