19Do 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; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
It’s so easy to get bogged down, to let devotions slip down on the list until you suddenly find yourself in a funk and realize—I haven’t been spending time in the WORD as I should. I’ve let my devo time slide—I’ve just been “too busy”. Please! I’ve had a rotten past couple days. Hmmm . . . could there be a connection.
This morning I sat down with my coffee and Bible and dove in again. Feeling God’s peace begin to wash over me. Why I wondered do I get so busy with things that don’t matter, why do I let them crowd GOD out of my life.
I’ve decided I really need to take better care of myself, spiritually as well as physically. This morning while praying for my kiddos (using The Power of a Praying Parent), I came across the verse at the top of this entry. One that of course I’ve known for years but after spending all day yesterday trying to come up with a legitimate excuse to not go to the gym it kinda jumped out at me.
I want to be healthy. I want to be (at least somewhat) trim and toned. I’ve grown increasingly disgusted at the Amy in the mirror. Even if I did one of the multiple fitness videos I have bought over the years it would be a vast improvement.
So I’m starting my NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS a little early, maybe by the time the New Year rolls around I will have developed a new habit or two.
1- I am putting GOD first. I will MAKE the time to have my DEVOTIONS and PRAYER time EVERYDAY
2- I will put as much into my marriage as I want out of it. I will make sure my husband knows with out a doubt I love him and he is a priority to me.
3- I will take the time to read bedtime stories and do DEVOTIONS with my children before bed. I will smother them with hugs and kisses so they know they are safe and LOVED
4- I will try to make better choices in what I eat—such as eating one lemon square instead of half the pan. ;) (OK so I was a little depressed and stressed out last night)
5- I will make an effort to exercise at least a couple times a week
