What got me the most was something that I had actually been thinking about on some of my boring 3 mile treadmill runs at 5:15 AM. No, I'm not a worshipper, I will gladly give up my workout if I have even a hint of an excuse. Basically if my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, then I should most definitely be taking care of it. I am supposed to honor God with my body which is hard to do when I feel lethargic and lazy. Hearing this has actually helped me to be more clear in my goals for being healthy and pushing myself to get in my weekly workouts. Although, feeling good is a definite benefit from a healthy lifestyle; knowing that I am making myself available to do whatever or go wherever it is that God may have for me is the real prize.
This summer, I have the opportunity to go on a couple of mission trips; one is to Mexico, the other to Rwanda. I haven't made any final decisions yet, and don't even have all of the details, but I know a huge component of either trip will be physical and emotional work. It feels good to know that choices I am making now are helping to prepare me for those opportunities, or any other opportunity that may come my way.
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i've known for years that i should treat my body better than i do. that i should be more consistent. but i suck at it. i don't know why i suck so bad. selfishness. laziness. etc.
still, i wish i was better.
i wish my schedule allowed for more time to work out. i wish my brain would be more self-controllable.
i read a quote from a long-time-back missionary (i currenlty can't remember his name) but he wrote a quote in a journal that said something like, "say no to self and yes to Jesus every time"
i've been trying to train my brain to think this way for the last week. it's slowly coming along.
today i ordered an iced tea instead of the strawberry shake i wanted. :)
It is definitely tricky. This morning, I was supposed to get up to do weights at the gym, but I chose an extra hour of sleep instead. I probably needed the sleep, but need the exercise too. I know it is a life long process.
Congratulations on the iced tea! Luckily, I don't like milkshakes. I am doing well when I order a diet coke or water instead of a margarita....saves money too.
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