Why is it sometimes difficult to do the things that we know are good for us? Take exercise... rarely do I feel excited anticipation about the sheer act of exercise. I may be motivated by time with a friend or a kicking playlist that gets me moving or even some alone time (I am an introvert, after all), but the thought of the sheer act of exercise does little for me. BUT, the afterthoughts are GREAT. Endorphins are flowing, muscles are warm, I FEEL skinnier, even healthier. Reading God's word is often like that for me. Writing is also like that for me. Neither of which I do often enough.
God created us in His image, His complete image. Therefore all the components, the elements of our being are holy - I truly believe we are created to be spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. Maybe relational as well, but that does play into the emotional aspect. When we workout, we're focusing on the physical. When we read scripture or pray, we're strengthening our spiritual component. When we cry at a sappy overpriced movie, we're just plain dumb. The Greek playwrights would claim catharsis - or purging of emotions. There is validity to that and I'm not just saying that b/c I'm a girl! :)
So for the sake of my intellectual, spiritual and emotional health, I am writing tonight. Not because I have a great burning desire to pen a beautiful poem or write an inspirational essay, but simply b/c it is good for me, and God wants good things for me and you. I hope that you will do something good for you and bask in the peace of knowing that God wants good things for you b/c You are His and He loves you.
2 comments:
Well, you never FEEL like doing good things for you like working out. At least at first. I think those who are in a routine of doing it would say they crave it after a while.
Yes, I agree. Once it becomes a positive pattern, our bodies, souls, minds are drawn to what we need, what fills us up. Nutritionists say this is true for food. Oftentimes we crave what our bodies need. On the flip side, sometimes we crave things that we're allergic to, as well. We're complex creatures, aren't we?!
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