How many of you have started an exercise program knowing you really need it? You know it needs to be something that really gets your whole body in shape.
I just recently started a 90-day challenge to get into shape. I am really finding out what muscles I haven’t been strengthening. The older we get the more necessary this becomes. The muscles are a part of what holds our body together and when we are not keeping them in shape things can start falling apart. As we work those muscles it is a painful experience but as we keep going the benefits are immeasurable.
I have found this very challenging because of the damage that I have received from having Lyme disease but I am determined to keep going despite the difficulties.
When it comes to exercising all our muscles it takes making a decision. Do I really want a healthy body? Do I want to have more energy and stamina?
My boys love to hike. I’m not talking about a nice leisurely walk. I am talking about, “Let’s climb this mountain”. Because of my health condition it has been more difficult. But I have determination to become more fit. I do it with them now with difficulty. But I want to get to the point that I can do it with them and keep up with them.
As I am strengthening my muscles and stamina I am accomplishing a desire in my heart to be more fit and to spend time with the people I love doing what they love to do.
This made me think about other muscles that I want to strengthen. I want to strengthen my spiritual muscles. If we don’t strengthen them they will get weaker and weaker. And as we get older if we have not strengthened our spiritual muscles our lives will fall apart just like our bodies do without physical exercise.
Due to the fact that we all have the sin disease it makes it more difficult to strengthen our spiritual muscles. It takes determination. And believe me it will be painful. But what we have to think about is what are we accomplishing and why are we doing this.
Just like I want to strengthen my physical body so that I can have the ability to feel younger and do the things that my young people do, there is good reasons to strengthen the spiritual muscles.
Our goal is heaven, the most glorious place. The place where we can be reunited with those that have fought the good fight, finished the course, and have kept the faith. And the most glorious of all is to meet the One Who has done great things for us. The One who has made it possible to be in Heaven, Jesus. I am looking forward to that day.
Dear Father,
Thank You for Your love. Give us strength as we continue to draw closer to You. As we continue to strengthen our spiritual muscles, we need You. We cannot do this alone. Draw near to us.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Make sure to strengthen your spiritual muscles each day with spending time with God in the study of His Word and prayer.
Love you all.
What is your favorite part of the Bible to read? What other books have you read that have been a spiritual blessing to you?