Focus on Stewarding Your Health: Annual Medical Checkup Day

📅 Observed: August 11

Many women are quick to care for their families, friends, and even co-workers—yet often put their own health last. Annual Medical Checkup Day on August 11 serves as a timely reminder that caring for your body is not selfish; it is faithful stewardship of the temple God has given you.

Why Annual Checkups Matter

Regular medical checkups are more than routine appointments. They are opportunities to:

• Detect health issues early before they become serious.

• Monitor important markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

• Review family history and assess risk factors.

• Gain peace of mind knowing you are taking proactive steps.

Skipping these visits may not feel urgent in the moment, but delayed care can lead to preventable illness or complications. God calls us to wisdom and stewardship, not neglect.

📖 “Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” — 1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV

Stewardship and Self-Care Go Hand in Hand

When you schedule your checkup, you are not just prioritizing yourself—you are prioritizing the people God has entrusted to you. Strong health allows you to:

• Serve your family with energy.

• Fulfill your calling without being hindered by avoidable illness.

• Model self-care and wisdom to others who are watching your example.

Annual checkups reflect a Truth Mindset: aligning with God’s truth that our lives matter, our bodies matter, and our choices have impact. Lie-locked thinking whispers, “I do not have time,” or “I will deal with it later.” Truth declares, “I honor God by caring for the body He entrusted to me.”

How to Prepare for Your Checkup

1. Keep a health journal – Write down any symptoms, questions, or lifestyle changes.

2. Know your numbers – Be familiar with past test results so you can track progress.

3. Bring your medication list – Include vitamins, herbs, and supplements.

4. Be honest – Speak openly with your provider about your habits, stress, or concerns.

5. Pray before you go – Ask God for wisdom, peace, and favor in your care.

A Faithful Next Step

Annual Medical Checkup Day is not just about an appointment—it is about choosing to live intentionally. It is about saying yes to health, yes to stewardship, and yes to the future God has planned for you.

📖 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” — 3 John 1:2 KJV

💡 Reflection Question: When was the last time you scheduled your annual checkup? What step can you take today to honor God through wise stewardship of your health?