Recently, I was sitting in our sunny living room, the Mr. was in the kitchen frying up some bacon {oh yum!} and flinging {yet another} pizza dough into the air. We were having a homemade BLT pizza for a very late lunch/early supper.
I remember sitting there, soaking in the aroma of my favorite smell; bacon. It caused me to wonder if I'm doing a good job of taking care of the body I've been given. I hope I come across as someone who's active, health conscious, and eats well too. If not, then I went wrong somewhere. The Mr. and I are some of the most active people in our circle of friends. We run outside during the warm months, hike, bike, and go for long walks. We've remained relatively inactive during the winter months, up until this past year. We took on the challenge of P90X along with a co-ed volleyball league. I'd say we've nailed the term active on the head.
We also like to be conscious of what we put into our bodies. This one's a little harder for me because I could eat sweets all day long. If they're in the house I will find them and I will eat them. That's the unfortunate truth. I continually make a promise to myself that once the sweets are gone I won't replenish them. Big fail. Then I try and convince myself that I still eat healthy because I get my {mainly} fruits and {some} veggies into my diet. I almost feel like I'm lying to myself.
Sweets are something I'm guilty of eating too often. That's why in September of last year I went on a 30 day challenge where I cut them out of my diet cold turkey! I'm sensing another challenge coming on pretty quick, just to remind myself that I do have self control. The only other thing I've found that helps me get control of an area in my life is the word. This specific verse is something that I cling to.
When I read that verse I have a new understanding of why I need to be mindful of what I'm putting in this temple. There was a great price paid; Jesus' life. The very least I can do is honor Him with the body I've been given. Being active, eating right, and taking steps to be proactive about my health are just a few things I know He has called me to do.
What are some things you struggle with? There is freedom in sharing with each other.
