Day 3

Day 3 – June 6, 2009

Before the birds began to sing, I awoke.  At an unreasonably early hour, my sister and I dragged ourselves to the gym.  The hardest part has always been getting there.  I find it so difficult to get out of the comfort of my bed – comforter, pillows and Cuddles (stuffed elephant since I was 11).  That combination really does not encourage me to leave and go anywhere, especially on a Saturday with no school, no work and one of my very few days with nothing to do.  This is where “discipline” comes into play.  After teaching Galations 5 to my Kids Club class, the fruit of the spirit lesson was still etched in my mind.  Off we went, joining all the others who were dedicated gym buffs with the body to proof.  As I ran on the treadmill – yes ran, a thought came to mind. I can do this Lando.  My mind began the chorus; my feet kept rhythm....  “I can do this”.  Sweat now poured down my face, and then I really felt encouraged. My body felt strong, and even the pain of moving this two hundred pound body on a slope was not a deterrent.  “I can do this” my mind continued to meditate on this phrase.  It was not just the “I” but it was who I knew was behind, before and beside me.  I believed the truth of the bible.  Paul wrote to the Philipians and told them that they could do all things through Christ who strengthens them.  I believed that for myself.  That was my promise as well.  “I can do this, because Christ strengthens me”.

Philippians 4: 13 (Amplified)

13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [g]infuses inner strength into me; I am [h]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].

Prayer:

Father, there is nothing that I cannot do with you strengthening. There is no challenge too great, or small that I will not be able to excel in, as you are with me.  Lord, this challenge to be healthy in my body and my soul I know I can do.  Lord your word is true and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.