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Rejuvenation is often thought of as making the body look younger or reversing the aging process. Yet these readings present a much deeper understanding. Rejuvenation is the continual renewal of life that begins in the spirit, transforms the mind, and is reflected in the body's natural ability to heal and rebuild itself. God created the human body with remarkable powers of regeneration, but these powers operate most fully when physical health, mental attitudes, and spiritual life work together in harmony.
The Bible teaches that God Himself is the source of all renewal.
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength."— Isaiah 40:31
Paul also reminds believers: "Though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."— Paul the Apostle, 2 Corinthians 4:16
This daily inward renewal is the foundation of true rejuvenation.
One reading was asked whether a short life line could be changed. Rather than focusing on fate or destiny, the answer pointed to the power of spiritual living: "The attitude, purposes and ideals, as these are set and worked towards, we may increase the life existence, life experience in the present." (1179-12)
The reading continues: "Only as to the mental and spiritual attitude."
Then it gives practical instruction: "Keep your own balance and know the Lord is with thee personally, as ye personally apply His love, His precepts, His promises toward others." (1179-12)
These statements teach that our attitudes influence our vitality. Fear, bitterness, selfishness, and discouragement gradually weaken both body and mind, while faith, hope, love, forgiveness, and trust cooperate with God's life-giving forces.
Jesus declared: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."— John 10:10
Abundant life is not merely a longer life, but a richer, healthier, and more God-filled life.
The readings repeatedly emphasize that healing begins from within because God has placed regenerative power inside every human body. One of the clearest statements says: "For all healing of every nature must arise within the self." (1663-1)
The reading immediately explains why: "For there is the ability within the physical body to recreate or reproduce itself."
It continues: "There is the ability... for assimilating that from which the re-creation is to be brought about." (1663-1)
This describes one of God's great natural laws. Every day the body replaces millions of cells. Skin renews itself. Blood cells are continually formed. Bones heal after injury. Muscles repair after work. The Creator designed the body to rebuild itself continually.
The Bible declares: "For in him we live, and move, and have our being."— Acts 17:28
Every breath, heartbeat, and new cell is sustained by God's life.
Another reading explains that this rebuilding depends upon maintaining balance throughout the body:
"There is gradually a replenishing of every portion of the body." (4061-1)
It then explains the condition: "If the proper balance is kept in the system."
Why is balance so important?
"So that the eliminations and assimilations are such that each portion of the system may reproduce itself." (4061-1)
The body is always rebuilding itself, but this renewal depends upon proper assimilation and elimination.
This same principle appears in another reading: "These... have to do with the assimilations and eliminations of the body." (311-4)
The reading even says this applies to everyone: "There should be a warning to ALL bodies as to such conditions." (311-4)
Then comes a remarkable statement: "If the assimilations and the eliminations would be kept nearer NORMAL in the human family, the days might be extended to whatever period as was so desired." (311-4)
The reason is explained simply: "The system is builded by the assimilations of that it takes within." And further: "It is able to bring resuscitations so long as the eliminations do not hinder." (311-4)
These statements apply beyond food. Physically we assimilate food, water, oxygen, sunlight, and rest. Mentally we assimilate thoughts, ideas, emotions, and attitudes. Spiritually we assimilate truth, prayer, worship, and God's Word. Likewise, just as the body must eliminate physical waste, the mind must let go of fear, resentment, anger, worry, and guilt.
Paul writes: "Be renewed in the spirit of your mind."— Ephesians 4:23
Jesus also said: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."— Matthew 4:4
Healthy spiritual nourishment is just as necessary as healthy physical nourishment.
Another major principle of rejuvenation is maintaining a constructive mental attitude. The readings repeatedly warn against destructive thinking.
One reading simply says: "Keep that attitude of constructive, creative forces within self." (1663-1)
Notice the words "constructive" and "creative." Every loving thought helps build life. Every hopeful attitude strengthens the body. Every act of forgiveness reduces the burden carried by the nervous system. God works through creative rather than destructive forces.
Paul expressed the same truth: "Whatsoever things are true... honest... just... pure... lovely... think on these things."— Philippians 4:8
Thoughts become part of what the body assimilates.
The readings also connect rejuvenation with continual service to God.
One beautiful passage says: "Don't be weary in welldoing." (3684-1)
It continues: "If it requires years, give years."
Then comes the practical instruction: "Give a service and a praise continually to God, if ye would have life." (3684-1)
The reading concludes with Christ's own words: "I came that ye might have life and have it more abundantly." (3684-1)
Many people believe youth depends upon appearance, but these readings suggest something different. People remain spiritually young when they continue loving, serving, learning, and praising God. A life devoted only to comfort often loses vitality, while a life of service remains inwardly alive.
Paul wrote: "Be not weary in well doing."— Galatians 6:9
Serving others keeps love flowing, and love is one of God's greatest renewing forces.
The readings also point to nature as one of God's gifts for preserving youth.
One reading says: "The entity should keep close to all of those things that have to do with outdoor activities." (3374-1)
Why?
"It is the best way to keep yourself young." (3374-1)
The reading explains further: "Stay close to nature."
It continues: "Close to those activities in every form of exercise that breathes in the deep ozone and the beauty of nature." (3374-1)
Then comes one of the most beautiful descriptions: "You may breathe it into thine own soul."
Finally it adds with gentle humor: "As you would a sunset or a morning sun rising. And see that sometimes—it's as pretty as the sunset!" (3374-1)
Nature restores more than the lungs or muscles. It refreshes the mind, calms the emotions, and lifts the spirit toward God.
The psalmist declared: "The heavens declare the glory of God."— Psalms 19:1
Jesus Himself often withdrew into mountains, gardens, and lonely places to pray, showing that communion with God is strengthened through time spent in His creation.
Ultimately, these readings teach that rejuvenation is not a miracle that suddenly reverses age. It is a daily cooperation with God's laws. The body is continually rebuilding itself. The mind is continually shaping the body through its attitudes. The soul is continually renewed by fellowship with God.
The great principles repeated throughout these readings are remarkably consistent: "Keep your own balance..." (1179-12)
"Keep that attitude of constructive, creative forces within self." (1663-1)
"All healing of every nature must arise within the self." (1663-1)
"There is the ability within the physical body to recreate or reproduce itself." (1663-1)
"There is gradually a replenishing of every portion of the body." (4061-1)
"Each portion of the system may reproduce itself." (4061-1)
"The system is builded by the assimilations of that it takes within." (311-4)
"It is able to bring resuscitations so long as the eliminations do not hinder." (311-4)
"Don't be weary in welldoing." (3684-1)
"Give a service and a praise continually to God, if ye would have life." (3684-1)
"Stay close to nature... it is the best way to keep yourself young." (3374-1)
Together, these readings reveal that rejuvenation is not simply about living longer. It is about allowing God's life to flow freely through the body, mind, and soul every day. As we maintain balance, nourish ourselves wisely, remove what hinders life, think constructively, serve lovingly, praise continually, and remain close to God and His creation, we cooperate with the divine pattern of renewal. Then the promise of Scripture becomes a living reality: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength."— Isaiah 40:31
SELECTED READINGS ON REJUVENATION
EDGAR CAYCE READING 1179-12
(Q) Can short life line be corrected and how?
(A) These have more to do with the activity of the sensory systems of the body with the sympathetic, than on cerebrospinal; the attitude, purposes and ideals, as these are set and worked towards, we may increase the life existence, life experience in the present.
(Q) Are there any further suggestions?
(A) Only as to the mental and spiritual attitude. These should be kept in that same attitude which has been a portion of the experiences of the entity for so long. Don't be disturbed because others may at times question you. Keep your own balance and know the Lord is with thee personally, as ye personally apply His love, His precepts, His promises toward others.
EDGAR CAYCE READING 1663-1
Then, keep that attitude of constructive, creative forces within self. For all healing of every nature must arise within the self. For there is the ability within the physical body to recreate or reproduce itself, as well as the activities for assimilating that from which the re-creation is to be brought about.
EDGAR CAYCE READING 4061-1
For as indicated ever, there is gradually a replenishing of every portion of the body, if the proper balance is kept in the system so that the eliminations and assimilations are such that each portion of the system may reproduce itself.
EDGAR CAYCE READING 311-4
These, as we find, have to do with the assimilations and eliminations of the body. There should be a warning to ALL bodies as to such conditions; for [if] would the assimilations and the eliminations would be kept nearer NORMAL in the human family, the days might be extended to whatever period as was so desired; for the system is builded by the assimilations of that it takes within, and is able to bring resuscitations so long as the eliminations do not hinder.
EDGAR CAYCE READING 3684-1
Don't be weary in welldoing. If it requires years, give years - but give a service and a praise continually to God, if ye would have life. For as He gave, and gives to every individual entity who seeks His face, "I came that ye might have life and have it more abundantly."
EDGAR CAYCE READING 3374-1
The entity should keep close to all of those things that have to do with outdoor activities, for it is the best way to keep yourself young - to stay close to nature, close to those activities in every form of exercise that breathes in the deep ozone and the beauty of nature. For you may breathe it into thine own soul, as you would a sunset or a morning sun rising. And see that sometimes - it's as pretty as the sunset!
