Spiritual Atoms

Nucleous, neutrons, protons and electrons...all of the good stuff that molecules and atoms are made of.  The intracate, minute substances that our bodies must have to exist. Each component needed for the body to function and live.  So, how much of this science do you remember?  I had to rely on Google, our trusty friend to remind myself of what is what and how it all works together.  So, if you remember from your wonderul high school days, the human body is made up of cells and cells are made up of many different molecules. Molecules consist of one or more atoms of one or more elements joined by chemical bonds.

To dig a little deeper atoms consist of a nucleus, neutrons, protons and electrons. The number of protons (positively charged particles) in the atom's nucleus determines the number of electrons (negatively charged particles) surrounding the atom. Electrons are involved in chemical reactions and are the substance that bonds atoms together to form molecules. Electrons surround atom's in one or more shells with the innermost shell considered to be full when it has two electrons. When the first shell is full, electrons will begin to fill the second shell. The second shell is considered to be full when it has eight electrons.

The most important structural feature of an atom in order to determine its chemical integrity is the number of electrons in its outer shell. A substance that has a full outer shell tends not to enter into chemical reactions and remains stable. Because atoms seek to reach a state of maximum stability, an atom will try to fill it's outer shell by either

Gaining or losing electrons to either fill or empty its outer shell

Sharing its electrons by bonding together with other atoms in order to complete its outer shell

Atoms often complete their outer shells by sharing electrons with other atoms. By sharing electrons, the atoms are bound together and satisfy the conditions of maximum stability for the molecule. (http://www.healthchecksystems.com/antioxid.htm)

Sharing electrons is fine as long as atoms are bound together and maximum stability is reached.  However there is a known state called Free Radicals that have become a dreaded enemy of our cellular system. This scavenger of our cellular system is what Dr. Oz is always declaring the latest discovery of new wonder pills or super foods that will eradicate these little devils. 

What are Free Radicals and how do they harm us physically? In it's simplist form...Free Radicals are unstable molecules that attempt to steal the electrons of the closest molecules to stableize themselves.  This causes the molecule that lost it's electron to become a Free Radical itself. The Free Radicals begin to deplete other molecules which in turn feeds the Free Radicals creating a chain reaction.

Normally a healthy and nourished body can handle Free Radicals using it's strength to destroy the incoming assult and prohibit other damage.  If, however, the needed nutrients are not available, the Free Radicals can cause damage to the cellular structure and in turn cause disease and illness.  Oh, but this is a whole different discussion.

So...by now I am sure you are asking, what the heck does this have to do with me and why do I care. Well...let me share the wonderful picture that I believe the Lord gave me of how our spiritual lives mirror our physical makeup.

Imagine your spirit man as an atom with the nucleous in the center filled with protrons and the outer shell lined with electrons.  It makes sense - Man=atom/adam. Within our spiritual atom just like our physical atom the number of positively charged protons that an atom has determines the number of negatively charged electrons.  Let's imagine the protons which are positively charged being the Word of God that feeds our spirit. Let's visualize this positively charged inertia creating proton is the Word of God that electrifies us, charges us and empowers us to reflect His Word and His love.  In contrast we have the outer shell of our Spirit Atom being the negatively charged electrons.  Consider if you will that those electrons are in part our Heart of Flesh when we recieve the Word of God. If the number of postively charged protons has to correlate back to the negatively charged electrons wouldn't it make sense that in reaction to the Word of God...Faith is created in our Heart of Flesh causing us to change and reflect His heart.

Within the physical atom electrons are a necessary part of the chemical reaction that causes molecules to be created. The electrons surrounding the atom cause chemical reactions and which creates inertia thus creating molecules. In the spiritual atom this would look like the life giving force that is within our spiritual atom once it has been charged with the Word of God.  In the physical these Molecules then combine together to formulate cells.  They all work in harmony with one another and feed off each other maintaining stability and sound structure. In the spiritual, this is the Word of God causing inertia in our spiritual being and causing the changes within us that is then poured out in our community and on those around us.

As we expand on this thought, we need to understand the importance of the molecule needing to maintain maximum stability.  In order for the molecule to function properly and to give off the full spectrum of energy that the molecule was created for it must reach it's maximum stability by having the right number of protons and electrons and the chemical reactions to be creating the inertia. Likewise, for maximum stability to occur in the spiritual atom...we need the right balance of the Word of God, the fellowship of believers, understanding of the word or revelation and simple relationship with the Lord. All of these things are imperative for us to have balance, stability and to function in the purposes and calling that we've been set apart for.

So, how do we reach that perfect number of protons and electrons? As stated previously the number of electrons can be gained one of two ways.

Gaining or losing electrons to either fill or empty its outer shell

Sharing its electrons by bonding together with other atoms in order to complete its outer shell

So, I believe the picture that the Lord gave me was that as we function properly in fellowship with other believers and serve one another that we share electrons as we share experiences and revelations.  As we serve one another and give of what the Lord has given to us this completes the spiritual atom of the other believer. 

So, picture if you will the center of your Spiritual atom...the Heart of Flesh that scripture says we receive when we are born again. ( Eze 11:19) In the Center of this heart is the Spirit of God which guides us and leads us in all our ways.  It is made up of the desires of our heart which should become more and more the desires of our father in order to maintain a stable structure. . Our relationships are central to the structure of our Spiritual well being as well.  Obviously the central relationship being our relationship with the Lord.  


We should be walking in His Grace and fulfilling the things that He created us for and the purpose within us. But just like our Physical body with all of the parts that are wondefully made like the atoms, the molecules, the cells and all that they are comprised up...they must be fed with the nutrients that keep them alive and healthy.  We must soak in His Word, maintain the fellowship of believers, be enraptured with His presence and nurture the relationship that we have with Him. 

At the same time...as we join together in relationship with other believers...sharing in our experiences, sharing in our revelations, sharing in our love, the Lord binds us together using our experiences jointly for the maintaining of each of our persons.  This causes us to be dependent on one another for our maximum stability and to fulfill our maximum potential. Again, this is a whole different topic that we will get to on another blog.

I challenge you to study the science further and see what revelations the Lord gives you!!