Monday, September 11, 2017

Too Late to Turn Back?

Habits are hard to break. . .especially bad habits! Skipping breakfast, eating fast food daily, too much TV and other electronics, not making time for regular prayer and bible study, too much work, being too busy to hit the gym with regularity . . . all "habits" that can in one way or another lead to poor health and even poorer relationships. We cannot wait for the next disaster other shock to our lives to get us back on track. The next time just may be too late to turn back!
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.(1 Peter 2:9-12)
Now is the time to commit to a healthy diet. Now is the time to begin a regular exercise program. Now is the time to put priorities in order; God, family and work! It will bring mental, physical and spiritual challenges, but they are challenges can be met head-on and challenges that will bring about better health of mind, body AND spirit!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This summer, I started reading my Bible daily, and it's a really good habit and it really helps and I'm trying to break my other bad habits.

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