I never imagined that the age of “60” would come this close to my life. In two years, I will move up to sixth grade and spend a year awaiting class placement. While growing older carries the benefit of maturity in spirit, soul, and body, physically it also marks a season of decline, and various warning signs from the body begin to appear. That is why one hears so often these days the saying, “Money, money—no matter what, health comes first.”

I wholeheartedly agree. I believe readers would also agree that health must take priority. With that in mind, I began to reflect on the human body. The human body is not a product of chance. I believe that God has meticulously designed not only our souls, but also our minds, emotions, and even the workings of our brains. Recent findings in neuroscience further reinforce this conviction.

According to the materials I reviewed, endorphins released when we laugh, serotonin produced when we give thanks, melatonin secreted when we move our bodies, dopamine activated when we love, and didorphin generated when we experience deep inspiration are all vital elements that sustain human emotion and vitality. What is especially intriguing is that all of these processes are deeply connected to a life of faith.

When believers recover laughter in worship, God grants us the joy of endorphins. When words of gratitude remain on our lips, serotonin establishes balance and peace in our hearts. Through consistent service and obedient lives that engage the body, melatonin supports rest and restoration. When we embrace and serve one another in love, dopamine supplies the动力—the driving force—of life. And when we are deeply moved through the Word, worship, testimonies, and praise, didorphin stirs the depths of our souls and awakens spiritual vitality. I look forward to a year—2026—filled with testimonies and praise.

All of this goes beyond mere hormonal activity; it can be understood as channels of grace that God has given us. Laughter, gratitude, love, service, and inspiration are not ornaments of the Christian life, but its very essence. As we restore these attitudes in Sunday worship and in our daily walk of faith, I am confident that we will experience the grace of renewal—not only in our souls, but also in our bodies and minds. As this week unfolds, I hope to share this blessing as we live a gracious life in God—laughing, giving thanks, loving, and being deeply moved.