This is what I heard from my six year old, who was laying on the bed watching tv while I worked out. I didn't realize he was paying attention. But, he was.
In the journey to health and fitness, others may be watching. Those who say, "I don't exercise." Well, they are watching too. And, while my journey may include whole foods, exercise, vitamins, and energy drinks, it also includes my Bible, a devotional, a journal, and prayer time. I hope that those watching can see that too!
You see, God does call us to take care of our bodies, as well as our spirits. Our body is the home that God has given us to live in temporarily until He calls us home. A healthier, active body is a body that is better prepared to fulfill the Great Commission: "Go and teach all the nations" (Matt. 28:19). Did you see that word? Most of us focus on the word "all" and then line up a list of excuses: God, how can I reach all?
But, that's not the focus!! The focus is "Go!"
Get up! Go! God never promised anything would be easy! In fact, He pretty much said the opposite. Things like "burdens" or "cross to bear" or "persecution" hinder us!! But, God calls us! God has chosen us! Now is the time for us to MOVE where He has called us to be!
Are you ready? Are you ready to get in an hour of cardio? Run that mile? Maybe just start eating healthier? Read your Bible more? Reach your personal milestone? Are you ready to be the best you, so you can be the best for Him? Take the challenge and take it one step at a time! One day at a time! I encourage you to get stronger physically AND spiritually!
Go!
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