A couple years ago, after I had my gall bladder removed, I had a real awakening to my eating habits and exercise habits. So I have changed a lot of the way I eat...some of which was forced by my body not handling fats well anymore. And I committed to walk three times a week.
I have loved being back in the states. Close to my home are some nice walking trails and I also love just walking around my neighborhood. Either alone or with Kailey. When I am alone, it is great spending time with the Lord. When I am with Kailey, we have some of our best talks:) So it is a win either way.
We also have a treadmill, but I prefer outside because I am forced to continue. With the treadmill, it is easy to stop. When I am on a trail or in the neighborhood, I am forced to continue.
This morning it is freezing outside, so after I took the girls to school, I hopped on the treadmill with a distance goal in mind. I also have a million things to do today, like cleaning the house, laundry, etc. It is a Monday for me. So halfway through, I was just going to stop, justifying that I would burn calories cleaning the house. But I was also listening to worship and felt even though I was really tired, I needed to push through. We never regret working out at the end of the day. And the Lord really related it to our walk with Him. When the going gets tough, we want to give up. Whether it is walking with Him in general, or doing something He has called us to do. And kid you not, the second half of my time flew by as I just focused on time with the Lord.
So many have walked away from the Lord because a "man" hurt them. It doesn't make sense to me. Don't give up on God just because a human hurt you. That is what humans do...they are imperfect. God is faithful. I am 45 years old and He has never failed me yet. Quite often when we get to that mountain, we want to give up. So many miss out on so many blessings from the Lord simply because they were not willing to fight the battle in the spiritual realm. Those of us who are seasoned in the Lord need to help those who are just starting out.
I do not say these words from a teaching. I say them because I have lived them.
Every church plant. Every building project. Every mission trip. Every adoption. Every sickness.
I have fought so many battles.
And sometimes I am just tired. I just want to stop. Coast for a while.
But every single time...I push through. And every single time, I have seen His promises fulfilled.
So, stay on the treadmill. Just focus on the Lord...He will give you a strength that you don't know where it is from.
