If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.—2 Chronicles 7:14
Brainy Tip: Our brains and bodies thrive in an environment of love.
The world is, of course, full of problems. There is so much pain, suffering, sickness, and poverty. It sometimes feels as if nothing will change, as if the issues we face have no solution.
Yet there is hope. We have a powerful ability to choose what we think about, and thus what we say and what we do. We can be incredible change agents; we can choose to follow the Messiah, renewing our minds and participating in his restoration of all things under heaven and on earth. Science, as I mentioned at the beginning of this book, shows us the how of operating in true or distorted love and the impact of operating in true or distorted love. We can be a part of God’s rescue mission to heal the land and its people.
Indeed, as we serve our communities in love, we heal our own minds. Love is the most powerful healing force. True love is not only a miracle but also creates miracles—true love has a “pay it forward” snowball effect. It is the key to a life of happiness, health, and peace for everyone and everything.