I’ve been planning on starting an exercise routine for the past year… well truthfully, the past three years. I complain about the way my body looks, I’m sore, achy and flabby. It’s always “Next week I’ll start for sure.” Next week comes and it gets pushed back another week. I’m too tired, busy, lazy…whatever the reason, I always find an excuse. It’s not easy to start, but no one can deny the difference in the way you look and feel once you do.
Our minds also need exercise. They get filled with all sorts of “junk”. Our thoughts can be compared to the food that we put in our body. Constantly putting bad thoughts…(you’re not smart, you always mess up, what’s the matter with me, you will never be able to quit that habit, everyone would just be better off without me, your an addict you'll never change, I’m so ugly, I’m too fat) the list is endless.
The “food” that is supposed to be nourishing our minds, is actually doing the opposite. We fill our head with so many negative thoughts there isn’t room for the positive things. Our heads become “overweight”…they need exercise. We need to trim down our bad thoughts. The exercise that’s needed starts with making time FIRST thing in the morning to feed it with positive, uplifting things. Make an appointment, add it to your day planner, outlook calendar, whatever you need to do to start your MIND EXERCISE ROUTINE.
Have the Bible set next to your bed. Before you get out of bed, reach over and start reading. When you’re done, pray to the Lord to fill you with His love, patience and peace for the day. Pray for strength to do it again tomorrow.
Like exercising this will eventually become easier the longer you do it. Before you know it your mind is being filled with healthy, nourishing food. You’re no longer focusing on your shortcomings, problems, insecurities, hang ups and addictions. Your mind is finally in shape and you are able to reach your true potential. The Lord has called you for something better. START YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE TODAY!
Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until He comes and showers righteousness on you.
Hosea 10:12
That is sooo cute! I love that last picture! :D
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by from SITS to give you support. :) Have a great week.
Stopping by from SITS!! What a great way to start my morning, being encouraged by a Sister in Christ and reading a small bit of scripture! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a beautiful day.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I think today I really am going to workout. I have a huge market run though, so after that I wil do it.
Hope to hear how your exercise routine went TODAY!
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ReplyDeleteLots of food for thought there.
The picture of the child and his pet praying brought a big smile to my face!
I love this!! I am a fitness enthusiast and I know the hardest part for me was just getting started. Now, I can't imagine my life without it!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of your son praying, so sweet!! I love to hear my boys pray!
Stopping by from SITS, as well.
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is absolutely adorable!
hehe, the first picture is lovely and so funny!
ReplyDeletewish you a great day!
justyna
Stopping by from SITS you are so right and I love the pic of child and dog praying :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are terrific! and starting the day on a positive note is a really great idea!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by from SITS to say hi; hope you will do the same.