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Why’s It So Hard To Exercise (S:1)

By eliashib | Published: March 25, 2011

Almost a year later, and the post below still rings true.  Although, I can cheer the fact that I’ve become much more active than I was last year this time.  Progress, baby!  The race is given to those that endure.  I need you to join me in getting fit physically and spiritually.  Two is better than one right?  Stay tailored – er.

WHY’S IT SO HARD TO EXERCISE (S:1)

I’ve been planning for two weeks now to get up every morning and “ride” the elliptical in my den.  When my alarm clock goes off I don’t even hit snooze, I turn it off.  Next thing I know it’s 10 ’til 8 and I should be in the car heading to work, but I’m just rolling over and wiping “cat boogers” out of my eyes.

Building Christian character can be a strain sometimes, but it is necessary to "keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." – 2 Peter 1:8 NIV - Mike Waters

This morning I asked God why it’s so hard for me to get up and exercise; a question which kind of piggy-backed off of my question last night, “Lord, why do I keep praying, asking for Your forgiveness and then an hour later find myself failing in the same area?”  Why is being a Christian so hard?

If you know anything about lifting weights you know that a spotter is a necessity to reach optimal results.  A good spotter watches your form, encourages you, lightly assists with the last few reps that you’re straining to push out, and suggests additional weight & guides you to the next level of fitness.  I remembered all of that this morning when I opened my work inbox and saw Mike Water’s Joyful ‘toon for this week titled “Character Building.”

I laughed at myself because I actually could see me as the Christian trembling and sweating under the weight of faith, virtue and knowledge while the Holy Spirit is preparing to add temperance and patience.  But that’s the key, trusting the Holy Spirit as my spotter, knowing that though I may be getting tired and my muscles are wobbling if I just push on through; if I just get up and do it I’ll be okay.

Proverbs 24:16 says:

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again…

So, though I’ve been slacking and weary I just have to get up, dust myself off (and wipe the sleep out of my eyes), and try again.

originally posted 14 April 2010

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