I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.~ Psalm 139:14
Two weeks ago, the Sisterhood Ministry of my church sponsored a wellness walk. At 6:00 am in the morning, women and men of all ages met at the walking track. Though I dreaded getting up before dawn on a Saturday morning, I thought surely I could walk a mile. Well, I was humbled that day. I could only do a half of a mile before my body said no more. I went to the sidelines as I watched the elders of my church continue to walk with vigor. I was encouraged by them, but I was also saddened by the way I have let myself go over the years.
About a week later I had a dream that I was exercising. I was just moving my feet, but I was moving. In fact I woke up and started moving my arms in anticipation of the work ahead. I have been on a journey this week to regain traction, to regain my health, and and loving attitude towards myself. I'm doing it with the Lord's help. I am proud to say that I have got my heart pumping and limbs moving everyday this week. I am encouraged and I feel good. I thank God for it because He formed me and I want to take care of this body He gave me and honor Him.
As I think of the physical journey I am on I think of the spiritual one as well. I have been walking with God for a long time and I can't allow myself to become stagnant spiritually. I have to continue to move and have my being in Him. I have to work my faith muscles. I have to steady my mind and renew my thoughts as I trust in Him. I can not let it go now. Like my parents and elders of my church I have to remain active in my faith so I can do the work He has planned for me. The race is not over. There is work to be done.
Lord, thank You for spurring me to make a change in my physical body so that I can be spiritually fit to bring You glory. I thank You for the inspiration of others. I thank You for your grace and thank You for your strength. I thank You for You. In Jesus name. Amen
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