The Upper Room Devotional 1 April 2026: A Healthy Diet

The Upper Room Devotional 1 April 2026, Wednesday Message

A Healthy Diet
Miki Parsons (England, United Kingdom)

Today’s Reading
Romans 8:1-6

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. – Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

My medical tests and scans said everything was normal, but my symptoms persisted. Eventually, my doctor advised me to eliminate certain foods from my diet for a period of time. Within a week of doing this, my symptoms had almost disappeared. I was amazed at how changing what I ate had made such a big difference to my health.

I have noticed something similar in other areas of my life. What I take in through television, radio, and other media makes a big difference in how I feel emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. Feeding on the wrong things can increase anxiety, confusion, and doubts. Feeding on the right things like scripture, good literature, and sermons, and starting my day with The Upper Room nourishes my spirit and affects my wellbeing. As I am learning to eliminate foods that trigger my physical symptoms, I am also learning to do the same in other areas of my life, and I feel much better for doing so.

Thought for the Day
Today I will nourish my spirit by reading scripture.

Prayer Focus
Gratitude for art that feeds my soul

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April 2026 Wednesday Study Questions

Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to feed our hearts and minds with good things. Nourish us with your word so that we can grow to be more like you. Amen.

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