Thursday, May 29, 2008

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Getting In Shape
 
The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.  Proverbs 20:5 
 
Any good flight instructor will tell you, 'Never make decisions when you're upside down. Get turned around; get your nose up and your wings straight - then re-chart your course.' The NEWSTART program in California offers a simple, easy-to-remember acronym for getting in shape. N - nutrition. Are you eating right? If not, you'll suffer chemical imbalances that will affect your health, your energy levels and your moods. E - exercise. God didn't create our bodies to be sedentary. Walking, even a mile a day, will dramatically improve your health. W - water. Are you drinking enough of it? (6-8 glasses a day). If not, your immune system becomes weak and your kidneys can't flush out impurities. You're setting the stage for sickness. S - sunlight. Light triggers two hormones responsible for preventing the blues. The 'feel good' serotonin and the 'good sleep' melatonin. That's why some people get depressed when the days are shorter and darker. T - temperance. Are you out of control in certain areas? It's essential that you submit your thoughts, your will, your emotions, and your appetites to God - daily. A - air. Are you getting enough fresh air? Inhaling deeply? Fully expanding your lungs? R - rest. You need a good eight hours to complete the three cycles of sleep necessary to rejuvenate your body. T - trust in God. Trust is the highest form of faith in Jesus Christ. It's simply believing that 'Everything is working for your good and God's glory' (Paraphrase Romans 8:28). Make up your mind today to get in shape!
 
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me GET IN SHAPE for you.  Amen
 

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  • Thursday, May 29. 2008 Sharon wrote:
    Tim, I really like your daily devotion. Sooooo often my friends and I discuss it (in person and online) and appreciate how very relevant it is. My sister in Indiana has her friends reading it. She says, "You Lutherans really have it together...".

    Thanks for it and for all you do.
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    1. Thursday, May 29. 2008 Anonymous wrote:
      Loved the content but the delivery had three mispronounced words..temperature instead of temperance means totally different things..just trying to be helpful
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