Day 12

Day 12

As in the body and in faith, we will build upon what already exists. Today we build on yesterday’s knowledge. Yesterday, I mentioned that balance is a key to Physicaly and Spiritual Health. We said that when we fail a little in one area, we need to exceed in another. Well, Men’s Health Total Fitness Guide 2009: Power Training calls this the “human factor”. I think that’s fitting. It says, “This factor is constantly changing based on fatigue, soreness, good days, bad days, etc.” Too true Mr. Remedios (the author)! Some days we feel great! Some days…not so much. The point is to balance what your body can do with what it does. Confused? Okay. If you normally run a mile a day, and because you were up too late last night, you feel like you can’t make it that mile, then DON’T. You still need to push yourself, but you don’t need to hurt yourself. On the contrary, if you got to bed last night, have been sticking to your workout regimen, and feel wonderful after running your mile today, then run more! If you usually do 15 pushups but aren’t tired after 15 today, do 20! You need to stick to the “overload principle” that we discussed. You still need to overload your body so that it can improve itself with whatever amount of effort that takes.

Spiritually, we have days that we feel we can do anything for the Lord. We could shout His name from a mountaintop. If you feel like that, then do it! If you feel the pressures of sin and the world crushing down on you, get some “rest”. Seek refuge in our Protector and don’t hurt yourself. Push yourself to find solace in a God who loves and renews you. Oddly enough, as simple as it is to come to God in a moment’s notice, so many of us have a difficult time giving Him control. Well get over yourself; push beyond yourself; push yourself into Him!