1 Corinthians 9:27
New King James Version (NKJV)
27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified
I need to discipline my body.... not only my physical body but also spiritual. Here is this verse looked at another way:
26-27I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.
WOW!! If I want to live the life God has for me I MUST keep my body conditioned AND my mind!
MY MIND NEEDS DISCIPLINED!!
I am learning I need to stay in control of my flesh! Somehow bring my flesh & mind into unity & stop spoiling my flesh! It does NOT need all the excess food I give it. I am learning to say, "NO!" to myself and "No Thank You!" to others. For a 5 foot tall small framed woman I should only be taking in 1200-1400 calories. What you don't think about is how many calories are in that extra specialty coffee, the mayo on your sandwitch, or the side of ranch you dip your fries in. Stop letting your flesh get it's own way!! I am changing my way of thinking this time around! I don't mean depriving myself either because that backfires for me. Have that bowl of icecream but only a serving NOT the entire container and work it into your plan! Exercize a little extra or cut back on something else that day!
I also need to keep my spiritual life in check especially for those stressful days when I just want to eat!
Stay close to God!!
Memorize scripture so it's embedded in my mind and ready to recite at the perfect time!
I need to discipline my body.... not only my physical body but also spiritual. Here is this verse looked at another way:
1 Corinthians 9:27
The Message (MSG)
26-27I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.
WOW!! If I want to live the life God has for me I MUST keep my body conditioned AND my mind!
MY MIND NEEDS DISCIPLINED!!
I am learning I need to stay in control of my flesh! Somehow bring my flesh & mind into unity & stop spoiling my flesh! It does NOT need all the excess food I give it. I am learning to say, "NO!" to myself and "No Thank You!" to others. For a 5 foot tall small framed woman I should only be taking in 1200-1400 calories. What you don't think about is how many calories are in that extra specialty coffee, the mayo on your sandwitch, or the side of ranch you dip your fries in. Stop letting your flesh get it's own way!! I am changing my way of thinking this time around! I don't mean depriving myself either because that backfires for me. Have that bowl of icecream but only a serving NOT the entire container and work it into your plan! Exercize a little extra or cut back on something else that day!
I also need to keep my spiritual life in check especially for those stressful days when I just want to eat!
Stay close to God!!
Memorize scripture so it's embedded in my mind and ready to recite at the perfect time!
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