Have you ever been frustrated because you cannot seem to stay motivated long enough to consistently exercise and eat healthy? Do you feel like you have the discipline for a short time, but then fall back into old habits and quit caring because it feels useless? Here is a question for you to ponder.
How might things be if you decided to eat healthy and exercise as a way to honor God?
WHAT HAVE YOU GIVEN TO HIM?
As followers of Jesus Christ, there are things in our lives we have decided to give to Him such as finances, time, resources, marriage, children, work, etc. Why then, as women, do we sometimes try and take on the battle of our health and fitness by our own strength, discipline, and power?
HONORING HIM vs YOUR STRENGTH
Can you relate to one of these scenarios?
- You know you should get up and get in at least 30 minutes of exercise, but you cannot seem to find the motivation or desire to do it.
- You have had a stressful day, you are tired and frustrated, and you think you have earned the right to overindulge with “comfort foods.”
How do you think you might handle the situation differently, if you paused and asked yourself, “What is the best way I could honor and bring glory to God with my body right now?”
1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever, you do, do all to the Glory of God.”
God wants us to worship Him with our body. Deciding not to overindulge, eat out of emotions, and taking time to care for our body through physical activity can bring Him honor.
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me.”
God does not want or expect us to “try” harder on our own. He will give us strength to face the big things and the small things. Our health is just as important to Him as it is to us. Why not ask Him for strength that is not of our own so that we can eat healthy and exercise as a way to honor Him?
If you are ready to make a change and find the right motivation, I would love to help you make healthy living a part of your life. You can learn how to exercise and make the right food choices, in your busy world. Email me at crystal@yourfitnessdesigner.com to schedule a time for a for a free telephone consultation.
In Good Health,
Crystal
About Crystal Breaux
I seriously feel that you were watching me when you wrote this! Had the most incredible day at work. Ignored the donuts till late afternoon. Finally caved and started cutting off pieces of a donut telling myself I “needed” something to make it thru the next difficult meeting!
I am so glad it was right at the right time. God works inane ways
i love where you wrote, “God does not want or expect us to “try” harder on our own. He will give us strength to face the big things and the small things. Our health is just as important to Him as it is to us. Why not ask Him for strength that is not of our own so that we can eat healthy and exercise as a way to honor Him?” sticky notes! thank you, crystal! <3
Thanks coleen. Yes it is comforting to know he will give us strength in everything
I, too, like where you used the word “try”. The word tells us that we can do ALL things THROUGH Him who strengthens us. We have to ASK for that strength first. The Word also tells us that we have not because we ask not. Ask and Ye shall receive.
It starts with a CHOICE … a choice to ASK for that strength in Him, and a choice to just not exercise. A CHOICE to honor our temples…or not.