At the beginning of this week my oldest son and I began exercising. Keep in mind this is the first time I have done any substantial physical exercise in about 6 months. After the first day or two I was noticing notable levels of discomfort…in parts of my body that haven’t hurt for a while. The muscles that did not ache, however, just happen to be the ones that I typically use all day long, every day to get through my daily routine. But I do know that most of the soreness will subside after a few more days of staying with this routine. My body simply needed to be re-conditioned.
There are similar times when our spirits need the same conditioning. I find that when I’ve been able to spend some daily quality time with God, in prayer and in the Word, it gets easier the more consistent I can be. When I do allow myself to fall out of that daily practice, however, it’s always tricky for me to get back into it. Take a look at the wisdom within this passage…
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
Joshua 1:8 (NLT)
Thus, wisdom + consistency = achievement …simply stated! This week, may you remember to take your daily supplement of God's insight and love for your life...preferably after a meal.
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