I've noticed when I take time away from scripture, my heart and mind become irritable and I am not fun to be around. When I am consistent with my quiet times, my spirit feels lighter and I am more approachable. If I start my day with Him, I feel like some sort of radiance is pulsing through my veins, it's as if God himself is shining in my being, (even through my blood stream).
I've discovered similarities in other ways that I take care of this temple. Some weeks I am a consistent runner. The effort I put into my exercise brings a healthy glow to my countenance and I can feel a lightness in my step. (Running also brings about extra quiet time for prayer as well as pushing myself physically to run to that tree and then to that bridge and then to the next fence and then...)
Sometimes I can let myself get stressed out over all the "necessary" items I think I should worry about. This leads to me sitting on the couch surfing the web and vegging out on nothing of importance. Going for a run or picking up my bible can be one of the last things on my list, which is bad.
Today I was reading the book of Acts and I wondered if the disciples ever had sore throats or runny noses while doing the Lord's work. I know this was a silly thought to think but I honestly wondered if God gave them spiritual vitamin C, or if Peter had a cold while healing hundreds of people in Jesus name. I guess I'm thinking about the cold season and I'm sure that being human they had the strength to accomplish the Lord's work despite any ailments. I also wondered the other day if Peter cared that he was slower than John. John 20:4 "Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first."
I'm also trying to be disciplined in my running so I can keep up with the husband. He is very consistent in his quiet times and his running and I admire him for it. He does a great job leading by example and I am very blessed by the way he takes care of himself.
15 years ago
