Our church is involved in a program called Engage the Word - a program that encourages people and families to get into God's word on a daily basis. It started Sept. 25 and lasts for 40 days.
Most of you know that I am involved in a weight loss competition. The first competition was April-July and the second one is August-November 15. In order to do well in this competition, I have had to change my exercise habits and the amount of food I eat.
These two things may seem to be completely unrelated, but I think they are directly related. To get my body in shape I have to work at it. I have to exercise EVERY DAY. If I miss a day or two, especially if I miss several days in a row, I quickly fall out of shape and have to work to get back to where I was. To get my faith "in shape" I have to work at it. I have to be in God's Word EVERY DAY. If I miss a day or two, especially if I miss several days in a row, I quickly fall out of the habit and miss out on the blessings God wants to give me.
This brings me to my point (yes, I have one). I am going to spend the month of October getting my body and spirit in shape, in an effort to make both of these things a habit, as well as to improve my spiritual and physical health. For the next 31 days I am giving up 2 hours of my day EVERY DAY. I plan to spend one hour each day in God's Word and one hour each day walking/jogging. I will post my progress as I go.
Join me in getting in shape!
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