For those of you whom follow my rants each night, I'm sorry about the trend of late. I'm working, trying to stay in the Bible and also help out at church and home. It's not more difficult than what most men tackle, but I find that more often than not, I'm simply exhausted at the end of the day. Some of the fatigue of late has got to do with the way I've allowed my body to deteriorate. Poor eating habits and a sedentary work life are physically taking their toll. I almost never feel energized in the morning, nor after about 8:00 at night. I'm gaining weight at an alarming pace and it's beginning to become physically noticeable. And yet, what have I done to remedy this issue? Nothing.
Several people I know of at work (and at church) are involved in the P90X program. I've seen wonderful real world, tangible results and am beginning to feel the drive inside for a better life for myself physically. It's been tough to tell myself that I'm worth getting in shape for. I've often written off taking care of my body because of my eyesight, not being able to drive anymore, my teeth not being perfectly straight, and many more little defects. I feel unworthy of taking care of myself, which I know is a lie from the enemy, yet I lap it up like a dog does antifreeze.
Hopefully the motivation will be enough to prompt for healthier choices immediately and discipline will be forged, so the changes are lasting. I know I need to do something soon- for both physical and mental health. How can I give my best to my family, my job and the church unless something changes? How can I live God's best, if I don't make proper choices? I seem to forget that I'm not my own. I was bought at a price. And, I'm not handling this body with utmost care. I plan to change that.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (New International Version)
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
Good Night
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