There are several components involved in Fighting the Good Fight
of Faith. In the natural, a wise fighter knows his opponents strengths
and weaknesses. He has a plan of attack and he has positive people in
his corner to support him during his fight. All of the above are vital
components in obtaining victory in a fight.
For Christians, one component that's often overlooked in fighting the good fight of faith is taking proper care if the Temple of God, our bodies. Our bodies are the housing of our spirits while we are here on earth. The better we care for the vessel that carries our spirits, the more capable we'll be in fighting the good fight of faith.
As a boxer, what good does it do to take the time to learn your opponent's strengths, to formulate a plan and to have positive people in your corner, if you're too weak and malnourished physically to get up off the stool to fight when the bell rings?
Spiritual things + Physical thing = a Victorious Faith Fight...
Proper rest, nutrition and exercise are vital in our quest for victory in fighting the good fight of faith. Our bodies are so wonderfully made that they can take a lot of abuse and still perform pretty well for us. So well in fact that sometimes we aren't even aware that we may be abusing them.
I remember after college and on into my adult life going on only 3-4 hours of sleep daily. I was proud of the fact that I could get so much done because my body didn't require very much sleep. Looking back on it now, I can see how foolish that way of thinking was. Rest is a natural part of life and surviving on 3-4 hours of sleep day after day, year after year was abuse of the precious body that God gave me. If I was proud of what I could get done on only 3-4 hours of sleep, imagine how productive I could have been on 8-9 hours' sleep per day!
Likewise, nutrition is of utmost importance. Our bodies are only going to perform to the level and quality of the fuel we put in them. So what kinds of fuels are you putting into your body? Do you know how many calories you require per day and do you know how many you are taking in? Is your body sufficiently burning the calories you're taking in?
If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus smoking a cigarette; therefore most of us refrain from that practice. If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus leaving the bar with a designated driver because He had a few too many, so likewise we control ourselves in that area. If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus stuffing His face day after day to the point where he was overweight and battling high blood pressure, but somehow we don't have a problem indulging ourselves in this area.
And lastly, exercise cannot be overlooked. The medical industry has told us for years how beneficial daily exercise can be not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. I understand that time and convenience is a major factor in prohibiting us from getting proper sleep, good nutrition, and exercise but I want to encourage you to reexamine your daily routine and see if you can improve on these neglected areas.
You will find that with a spirit full of knowledge and understanding from Gods Word, traveling in a body that's in great shape, well rested and fully fueled, fighting the good fight of faith will bring certain victory!
For Christians, one component that's often overlooked in fighting the good fight of faith is taking proper care if the Temple of God, our bodies. Our bodies are the housing of our spirits while we are here on earth. The better we care for the vessel that carries our spirits, the more capable we'll be in fighting the good fight of faith.
As a boxer, what good does it do to take the time to learn your opponent's strengths, to formulate a plan and to have positive people in your corner, if you're too weak and malnourished physically to get up off the stool to fight when the bell rings?
Spiritual things + Physical thing = a Victorious Faith Fight...
Proper rest, nutrition and exercise are vital in our quest for victory in fighting the good fight of faith. Our bodies are so wonderfully made that they can take a lot of abuse and still perform pretty well for us. So well in fact that sometimes we aren't even aware that we may be abusing them.
I remember after college and on into my adult life going on only 3-4 hours of sleep daily. I was proud of the fact that I could get so much done because my body didn't require very much sleep. Looking back on it now, I can see how foolish that way of thinking was. Rest is a natural part of life and surviving on 3-4 hours of sleep day after day, year after year was abuse of the precious body that God gave me. If I was proud of what I could get done on only 3-4 hours of sleep, imagine how productive I could have been on 8-9 hours' sleep per day!
Likewise, nutrition is of utmost importance. Our bodies are only going to perform to the level and quality of the fuel we put in them. So what kinds of fuels are you putting into your body? Do you know how many calories you require per day and do you know how many you are taking in? Is your body sufficiently burning the calories you're taking in?
If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus smoking a cigarette; therefore most of us refrain from that practice. If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus leaving the bar with a designated driver because He had a few too many, so likewise we control ourselves in that area. If we close our eyes, most of us couldn't imagine Jesus stuffing His face day after day to the point where he was overweight and battling high blood pressure, but somehow we don't have a problem indulging ourselves in this area.
And lastly, exercise cannot be overlooked. The medical industry has told us for years how beneficial daily exercise can be not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. I understand that time and convenience is a major factor in prohibiting us from getting proper sleep, good nutrition, and exercise but I want to encourage you to reexamine your daily routine and see if you can improve on these neglected areas.
You will find that with a spirit full of knowledge and understanding from Gods Word, traveling in a body that's in great shape, well rested and fully fueled, fighting the good fight of faith will bring certain victory!
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