Taking care of your body

It occured to me within the last couple months... While looking at the mirror and my eating habbits; I need to get in shape. Don't get me wrong. This thought hadn't occurred to me because I wanted to "look great" even though looking okay is a plus, but I started thinking about how its godly to be in shape. I never really considered that healthy eating habits and daily excercise was in fact glorifying to God, but I am now convinced otherwise. How exactly does eating healthy and physically taking good care of my body bring more glory to Christ?

1. Its a good witness. Being on the outside, looking in... I always admired someone who was serious about eating right and taking good care of their body because it showed their self discipline. Getting in shape isn't easy, its hard work... But now while I'm either running on the treadmill at the gym or doing crunches, I remember that i can't give up because its "not everything to be in shape," but rather, "Being in shape shows good character, self-discipline, and ultimately brings more glory to Christ (as long as pride is out of the picture)."

2. It helps prevent laziness. When a Christian is determined to take care of the body that the Lord gave them, they will work hard to get in shape, or exercise to maintain their physical fitness. A lazy person won't wanna do anything that makes them uncomfortable... And after you start feeling the "burn" your flesh really isn't feeling like going on.... As Christians, we represent Christ. A lazy person is not a godly person, and if we represent Christ, we must not be lazy! Feel the burn, embrace the burn, push past it! And continue on.....

3. It is a good witness to those who look up to you spiritually, even height wise, and in the future... Maybe even your kids! It sets a good example. I know when I am a mom (someday) I want to set a good example for my children by eating right and taking care of the body that Christ gave me.

Things to be careful of...

- . Looking good just to look good is feeding to the flesh and results in pride. Thats a bad witness.
- . Taking care of your body for attention. Also pride
- . Becoming obsessed with your body and what you take in. I remember the bible saying that it is not what you consume that makes you who you are.

And I'll be like bev and say, well! Thats my blurb on taking care of your body! =]

Set the example!