Yes, not all of us have that 'let's go workout' gene in our DNA but instead we have the 'let's go get something to eat' gene. Eating is enough of a workout for me in that it can make my heart rate go up to 140 at times. True, I feel rewarded after both exercising and eating but really which is more fun--eating obviously. When I say obviously, I'm referring to my jeans reaching their limit.
So what if we took a twist on this caption. ''I wish exercising 'my faith' was as easy as eating 'my blessings'.'' Hmm, how true is that? We have no trouble taking and enjoying what we are given but yet our trust in Him and giving back is not always an immediate response. Could you do without the blessings as much as you do without your faith? I think it's a symbiotic relationship between the two.
You will reap what you sow......and if I ever doubt that, my waistline reminds me. [Yes, I know I'm not the best example but we must look at ourselves before pointing the finger.]
You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful and insightful analogies! What a great comparison of exercising/eating to faith/blessings! Love that! And, so true, just as we must put in time and effort to keep ourselves fit physically, we must spend time with God to know Him better and receive all the goodness He has in store for us. Thank you, dear friend....love you, Twylia
ReplyDeleteWell you can blame me for your gene structure, you see I have been in hundreds of restraurants and never in a gym, not once. Dad
ReplyDeleteI was in Hebrews 11 this morning, reading how the saints of old did not see the promise but lived in it by faith. They knew that they were strangers and sojourners on this earth and that their true home was in heaven. They exercised faith in order to indulge in what lies ahead. Great analogy, Angie!
ReplyDeleteGood one, Angie! Have a GREAT day!
ReplyDeleteJana S.