The "15 Cigarettes" habit you didn't know you had | Exodus 2:1-3 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

*The "15 Cigarettes" habit you didn't know you had | Exodus 2:1-3 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | 18 March 2026*Did you know that your social life is just as vital as your lungs?. Doctors have found something quite shocking. They say that being lonely is as bad for your health as smoking fifteen cigarettes every single day. It actually hurts our physical bodies. Even if we eat well and stay active, our hearts struggle to cope when we feel invisible.In this video, we look at a story from the Bible about a woman named Jochebed. She lived as a slave in Egypt and felt like a nobody in the eyes of the powerful Pharaoh. She was facing a terrible situation with her baby boy. Yet, her story shows us that God has a habit of doing his best work through people that others often overlook.You are seen by him today. We also share a simple cure for this ache called "Relational Medicine". It does not cost a penny, but it can save a life._Key moments:_0:00 - The health risk of loneliness 0:42 - A story for the "nobodies" 1:16 - Jochebed’s desperate choice 2:10 - Why you are never truly invisible2:42 - How to practice "Relational Medicine"*Next Step:* Reach out to one person this week who might be carrying a quiet ache. Let them know you are thinking of them. It is a small step, but it is a holy one.💌 Get these devotionals in your inbox each morning: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.com🎙 Podcast: https://battledrilldevotional.com🔗 Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/X/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalHashtags#5minutedailydevotional #dailydevotional #robwestwoodpayne #biblestudyMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod