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Try to imagine your body as a crystal clear stream high in the Colorado Rockies where the snow and ice begin to crack as they melt and begin a rapid downward descent. You can almost hear it now, can’t you? And if you look closely you can see clear to the bottom of the stream bed, where there are rocks of all sizes, as well as a wide variety of plant life and colorful fish of every description.

The sound of a babbling brook is remarkably therapeutic—even comforting, isn’t it? These days, people find it so appealing that they are building water features in their yards in record numbers, in order to relax and recover after increasingly stressful days at work.

With that word picture in mind, let me ask you a question: Has anyone ever told you that you’re a walking miracle? A walking, talking, thinking human being—a phenomenon like no other? Well, it’s true!

Just think of it—you are a one-of-a-kind individual, with DNA and fingerprints all your own. Your body is made up of billions of microscopic cells, each working in sync with the others, yet each one serving a very specific purpose. Like tiny, super-efficient factories, each cell is designed to function independently at peak performance, so that you can be the person you are meant to be. And like nearly all industrial processes, this feat requires a staggering amount of water to accomplish.

Human blood is actually made up of 92% water and delivers nutrients, enables cell function, removes toxins, and aids in repair and healing on a grand scale.

From the time we’re able to choose for ourselves, it’s up to us to decide what to do with our “stream.” Over time, if we’re not careful, it can fill with sharp rocks, accumulate sediment and debris, and ultimately lose its ability to flow freely. At that point it becomes slow-moving, somewhat stagnant, and not very appealing. As pollutants increase, the color changes from clear to murky brown, and the smell…well, you might want to think twice before drinking it.

Take a moment to consider this question: If I imagine my body as a stream, what does my stream look like? Is it crystal clear and free-flowing, or is it murky and slow-moving?

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“I didn’t think I needed to be humbled but I guess God felt otherwise”

~ Dr. Robert L. Bynum