Get In Shape

The other day someone asked me if I felt alright. I responded by saying that I felt fine. Later in the day I began to wonder to myself how should I feel at this point in time of my life. I believe that I feel fine. I believe that I feel the way I should feel. But how do I know if I really feel the way I could feel?

Okay, okay I know that is some weird thinking, but that’s me. I am able to do everything that I do with no problems at all. But I do know that there are people my age that do things that I can not do such as run a marathon. I can’t do that and further more I have no desire to do that. All this did get me to thinking that maybe I should be doing more at this point in time of my life so I can stay healthy longer in life. I do know this, the old saying, “use it or loose it” is very true.

I know of people who are well into their 80’s and even some 90 year olds that still mow their lawns and still do gardening. These are people that run circles around most of us regardless of our age. They are truly inspiring people to know.

In a spiritual sense, how are you doing? Have you grown spiritually lately? Do you strive to grow spiritually on a daily basis? Think about these questions for a moment. Some of you may be saying what I said about my physical health, “how should I be doing?”

Well let’s ask some more questions. Is your understanding of scripture the same as it was last month, last year, five years ago or twenty years ago? Have you grown in your understanding of what God’s will is for your life? Are the weaknesses you had in your life a few years ago still weaknesses today? Are the struggles in your life still struggles today? Have you grown in your prayer life? Is your faith easier to share with others? Are you more willing to do good in the name of Jesus to those in need around you?

You see just as in your physical life you can know how you are doing spiritually. That old saying “use it or loose it” is also true about your spiritual life. So think about these things and develop a strategy for better spiritual health. Remember, your spiritual walk is a marathon and you should run the race to win. 1 Corinthians 9:24 “ Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” The writer of the book of James simply put it this way, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” So get with it! Get in the spiritual shape of your life. The reward is out of this world!

Love God. Go Love Others.